With 7 weeks of school behind us, I decided it’s high time share what we plan to accomplish in our homeschool this year. Last year we learned that studying as much together as possible was to the benefit of all, and that splitting the rest of the time with technology reinforcements made room for some much needed one-on-one time for both girls. As such, this year’s curriculum choices will reflect that.
You might also notice that I am not real specific about their grade level. That is because I generally tell others they are in the grade appropriate for their age, although much of their curriculum is actually intended for a grade older. The joy of homeschooling! We can choose the curriculum level appropriate for our children whether it matches their age or not!
For those of you new to homeschooling or looking for curriculum ideas, please do not be overwhelmed by this post. We do not do everything listed every single day and rarely “do school” for more than 3 hours a day. That said, I do hope it help
Ages: 7
Grade: 2nd/3rd
It’s hard to believe that my little Peanut is entering 2nd grade this year! Where has the time gone?! It seems like just yesterday she was starting preschool.
Language Arts
- English 3: Preparing to Build by Rod and Staff Publishers, Inc.
- All About Spelling 2
- Pentime 1 and Pentime 3
- Wordly Wise 3000
- Peanut will also read aloud every day from books relevant to our current science and history topic
Math
- Primary Mathematics Textbook 3A and 3B by Singapore Math
- Khan Academy 3rd Grade
- Flashcard Games
- Minute Math Quizzes
- Mind Benders 3
Age: 5
Grade: Kindergarten/1st Grade
Language Arts
- Phonics Pathways using these free lesson plans as our guide
- All About Spelling 1
- Pentime 1 and Pentime 3
Math
- Primary Mathematics Textbook 1A and 1B by Singapore Math
- Khan Academy 3rd Grade
- Flashcard Games
- Minute Math Quizzes
- Mind Benders 1
Together
Bible
- Memory verses from AWANA Clubs Sparks Book 1: HangGlider (alongside our church’s AWANA program)
- Memory verses from AWANA Clubs Sparks Book 3: SkyStormer (alongside our church’s AWANA program)
- Bible stories from the Child’s Story Bible
Late American History and U.S. Geography
- Smart About the Fifty States
- Kids Learn America! by Patricia Gordon and Reed C. Snow
- The Scrambled States of America Game
- State Notebook
- A lot of living books
Science
- Jonathon Park Audios
- Insight to Learning Earth Systems Kit
- Nature Notebook (printables coming soon!)
- NaturExplorer Studies including Wonderful Wildflowers and Delightful Decidious Trees
- Nature Walks
- A lot of living books
And all the Frilly Stuff (music, art, PE, Spanish, computers, etc.)
- Participation in our local homeschool choir
- Sewing School by Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle
- World’s Greatest Composers Books
- Music in Our Homeschool Courses
- Family Time Fitness Core 1
- Primaria Español Fácil 2
- ABC Mouse
- Creativity Express Online
- Atelier Art
Interested in Our Curriculum in Years Past?
Then check these out:
- 2012-2013 Curriculum (Preschool)
- 2013-2014 Curriculum (Pre-K)
- 2014-2015 Curriculum (Kindergarten and Preschool)
- 2015-2016 Curriculum (1st Grade and Pre-K)
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. (Luke 2:52)
