2015-2016 Curriculum

The choices have been made and ordered. I cannot wait for everything to come in and get it all sorted into the 6 learning periods. I really do love what we do!

Language Arts

Reading Comprehension - Once again we are using the Literature Units from Confessions of a Homeschooler. These are the 6 books we will read and study together

Spelling - Spelling Power 

This will be done together using separate spelling words for both Sage and Aurora

Grammar -  Wordly Wise 3000 

Aurora will be doing this independently

Science - Evan Moor Daily Science and weekly experiments

Sage and Aurora will do this independently and then we will do the experiments together

 Social Studies - Expedition Earth

This will be done together. We really love Confessions of a Homeschooler Curriculum

Math - Math in Focus

Sage and Aurora will each do this independently with one on one help from me if needed

Handwriting - Handwriting Without Tears

Aurora is wanting to learn cursive.

Sage is being homeschooled full time but he will be participating in Occupational Therapy one day a week and in a STEM class twice a week. Aurora will be homeschooled full time this year and participate in fun enrichment classes one day a week.

We are so grateful for an amazing Charter School has helps our family learn in a way that is fun and best allows our children to grow as life long learners.

Literature Unit's

This year our main focus for Sage in Language Arts is Literature. We are using the Literature Unit Studies form Confessions of a Homeschooler. Sage picked out 6 books, one for each learning period. I am beyond proud of the choices he made. He could have picked easier kiddy books but he chose to read books that most kids don't read until late middle school or even High School.

Living Reference Books

In addition to our Social Studies and Science Curriculum we will be using what we call "Living Books" to help us review and study more about each subject.

 Social Studies

Our Fifty States- National Geographic

United States of America Talking Puzzle- Melissa and Doug

Science

The Incredible Machine- National Geographic

Atlas of the Human Body- Robert's College Anatomy Book

Reference Folders

Since we longer have a dedicated school room and no where to hang anchor charts I had to come up with an idea so the kids could still access them if they had a question or needed a reminder. After a few hours the Reference Folders were born.

 This one holds Math and Language Arts anchor charts.

This one holds our fold out World and U.S. Map and State 

Anchor Charts that we will use with the Road Trip U.S.A 

curriculum from Confessions of a Homeschooler.

2014-2015 Curriculum

Sage

Social Studies - Road Trip USA from Confessions of a Homeschooler

L. Arts - Literature Units from Confessions of a Homeschooler

Spelling/Grammar - California Excursions grade 5

Science - The Human Body

Math - Primary Mathematics (singapore approach) grade 5

Handwriting - Daily Handwriting Practice

Typing - Typers Island Typing Instructor

Aurora

                                                           

                           

L. Arts - California Excursions grade 2

Handwriting - Daily Handwriting Practice

Typing - Typers Island Typing Instructor

Math - Math in Focus grade 2

Social Studies - Road Trip USA from Confessions of a Homeschooler

Science - The Human Body

For Art we do KellyKits which can be found at KelleyKits.com

2013-2014 Curriculum

I have Sage's 4th grade curriculum all picked out.

Writing

Handwriting 

Social Studies

Science

We'll get a different kit each month

Language Arts

Math

We will also be reading every Chapter book we can get our hands on. I am beyond excited for the new year.

I don't have much to pick out for Aurora since most of her work is done on-site with a teacher but here's what she'll be doing at home with us in 1st grade.

Handwriting

Social Studies

In addition to Ancient Civilizations she be doing Native Americans and Life in Plymouth Colony

She will also be reading the Magic Treehouse books this year

For Art we will be using Kelly Kits

2012-2013 Curriculum

I finally had time to sit down and pick out Sage and Aurora's 2012-2013 curriculum. I'm really happy with this years choices and cannot wait for the school year to start.

Sage will be doing regular Homeschooling again this year with me at home. I really love the one on one time this gives us and he really thrives off of it.

Sage's Curriculum 

Math

Singapore Approach Math

Language Arts

Excursions Anthology

Science

Science in a Nutshell

Aurora will be participating in the A.I.M Program which means she'll go in two days a week from 8:30 - 2:30 and do all of her Language Arts, Math and Science with an actual class. It will be really good for her to be with the other kids since she is such a social butterfly and she needs the structure.

Aurora's Curriculum

Math

Singapore Approach Math

Language Arts

Excursions Anthology

Science

Science in a Nutshell

Both Sage and Aurora will be doing Social Studies at home. This year we will learn about the Native Americans and focus on one Tribe a month.

Social Studies

It's going to another great year of Homeschooling and we are all looking forward to it!

Second Grade Curriculum

I've been doing some research and on Wednesday I meet with my EP(educational partner) to order the curriculum I've chosen for the kids this next school year. I am so excited!

Grammar

Writing

Social Studies

Math

Reading/Phonics

Science

 Spelling