The Excitement of a New Journey

A snapshot into our new homeschool classroom

The board our Dad built for us

The view coming into our classroom

kids computer and my desk

The beginning of our reading area

Two of the kids desks with their work boxes behind them

Our calendar area

One of the maps that is ready to hang on the wall

A glimpse of our curriculum

Our work boxes- to keep us organized and to instill some independence



 

Our curriculum for 2013-2014

4th Grade

Bible- My Father's World and Community Bible Study (Romans)

Reading- McCall Crabbs Standard Test Lessons in Reading

Selected Chapter Books (Book Basket)

Grammar- Rod and Staff Building Christian English-Level 4

Writing- Writing Strands Level 3

Spelling- Spelling by Sound and Structure

Handwriting- Cursive Instruction

Math- Math U See Gamma

History/Geography- My Father's World Exploring Countries and Cultures

Science- My Father's World Exploring Countries and Cultures 

Art- Drawing with Children

Music- Confessions of a Homeschooler-Composers

PE-Rec Soccer

 

2nd Grade

Bible- My Father's World and Community Bible Study (Romans)

Reading- McCall Harby Test Lessons in Primary Reading

Selected Chapter Books (Book Basket)

Grammar- Rod and Staff Building Christian English-Level 2

Spelling- Spelling by Sound and Structure-2

Handwriting-Cursive Instruction

Copywork- My Father's World

Math- Math U See Beta

History/Geography- My Father's World Exploring Countries and Cultures

Science- My Father's World Exploring Countries and Cultures

The Complete Book of Animals

Art- Drawing with Children

Music- Confessions of a Homeschooler- Composers

PE- Rec Soccer

 

1st Grade

Bible- My Father's World and Community Bible Study (Romans)

Reading- McCall Harby Test Lessons in Primary Reading

My Father's World- 1st Grade

Bob Books

Grammar- My Father's World- 1st Grade

Spelling- Spelling City

Handwriting-Manuscript Instruction

Copywork- My Father's World

Math- Math U See Alpha

History/Geography- My Father's World 1st Grade

Science- My Father's World 1st Grade

Art- Drawing with Children

Music- Confessions of a Homeschooler- Composers

 

Kindergarten

Bible- My Father's World and Community Bible Study (Romans)

Reading- My Father's World- Kindergarten

Spelling- CVC Words/ Sight Words

Handwriting-Manuscript Instruction

Copywork- My Father's World

Math- Math U See Primer

History/Geography- My Father's World- Kindergarten

Science- My Father's World- Kindergarten

Art- Drawing with Children

Music- Confessions of a Homeschooler- Composers

 

 Our playroom off the classroom.  This will hopefully provide enjoyment for our little ones during school time

 

These are the two verses I have been praying over as I prepare for our first homeschooling year.

"The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit."

Proverbs 21:5

"Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts."

Psalm 90:12

 

God is leading us and our experiences as we work through our first year homeschooling.  He has designed me and our kids and will fulfill His purpose in our house to bring the honor to Him alone.

-Taken from the book "Homeschooling at the Speed of Light"