I did some cleaning up yesterday. Went through old workbooks and papers, reorganized, started putting down some thoughts and ideas on paper. I think I've firmed up our schedule for the school year.
I'm excited, and a bit worried though. Am I trying to do too much this year? I've got 3 in school now. I think our years of a 'couple of hours a day' of school just may be over!!! Krypto really needs more of my time to strengthen his writing. He's been so independent in so many of his subjects, just flying through them; but, I know he's not the strongest writer, and I want him to be able to get those thoughts out on paper, not just verbally. This will take time, and I do have a plan. Gwangi is finally reading, independently too...I think he will be my easier student this year! Sissi is doing Kindergarten; but, she already knows all of her letters and their sounds, she is chomping at the bit to learn how to read this year, just like her boys....again, this takes time. I've got it planned ;)!
The Key - a (T) means we do it together, an (I) means the work is done independently, (M) means they do it with Mom.
I learned many years ago, to try to do as many things together, as you can, AND, to do 'Mom work' with the youngest to the oldest, as much as you can. SO, we do start our day with music, when they are fresh; but, then you'll notice that the older two have Independent work, while I work with the youngest, then I go to the next child, and end the morning with the oldest.
We'll plan to start our day about 8:30, stop about 11 for lunch. Back at it around noon, and be done between 2 and 3. The whole afternoon is done together...so, I'll list each child's morning first, then will list our joint afternoons just once, at the bottom.
So, here we go...on to the schedule...and don't worry, over the next few weeks, I'll take pictures, do reviews, and update you all on the different things we're doing this year.
Morning School
Krypto - 4th Grade
Violin (M)
Proverbs, Prayer, and Pledges (T)
Bible and Devotional (I)
A Reason for Handwriting C and copywork from the Bible (I)
Math U See - Epsilon (I)
Logic (I)
History Reading and Writing (I)
Book Review and Writing Review (M)
Sequential Spelling - Volume 2 (M) - found this after 2 other curriculums that didn't work well for us...you always start at the beginning, so we're only in Volume 2.
First Language Lessons - Volume 4 (M)
Writing with Ease - Volume 3 and 4 (M) - didn't start this series until he was almost in the 2nd grade...so we're halfway through volume 3.
Gwangi - 2nd Grade
Piano (M)
Proverbs, Prayer, and Pledges (T)
A Reason for Handwriting T (we're transitioning to cursive this year) (I, some M to get him started at times)
Explode the Code Phonics 4-6 (I)
Math U See - Beta (I)
Ordinary Parent's Guide to Reading, 2nd half (M)
First Language Lessons - Volume 2 (M)
Writing with Ease - Volume 1 (M)
Sequential Spelling - Volume 1 (M)
Pick 3 Fun Books, Drawing, Logic, etc or play with Sissi (I)
Sissi - Kindergarten
Proverbs, Prayer, and Pledges (T)
Explode the Code Phonics C, 1, and 2 (M)
Ordinary Parent's Guide to Reading, start from beginning (M)
A Reason for Handwriting K and A (M)
Pick 4 Fun Books, Kumon, etc. (M/I)
Pick 3 Activities from her Grab Bag (I)
LUNCH
Afternoon School - All done together
Bible - M-What's in the Bible, T-R&S Bible Book, W-F Character Lessons, Read Alouds
Science - MWF - Fall we'll do AIG's "The Human Body" and in the Spring AIG's "Inventions and Technology" OR "Machines and Motion"
Art - T&R - Artist Series and "Come Look with Me"
History, Geography, Church History, Worldview, Fine Arts, Literature - Tapestry of Grace, Year 3
QUIET TIME :)
Ahhh, a day well planned...now, let's see how it goes on Monday, shall we?!
Any thoughts from the peanut gallery? How are you all planning your days this year?
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