It’s our 8th year, friends!
I cannot believe it.
What started as a “we’ll take it one year at a time” venture has morphed into a way of life for which I am truly grateful. I absolutely adore the homeschooling lifestyle. Though some days I selfishly wouldn’t mind if I had the house to myself, the years are short, and so is my time with this crazy crew. Especially as we enter into the high school years, I’m keenly aware of how little time we actually have with our people. Angel is considering public school for her sophomore year, so I am truly going to savor every bit of time with her I can get. They grow up so darn fast, so I’ll happily soak up any time I can take advantage of.
Here is the outline of what we’re working with this year:
Angel (9th grade)
- English: Words Aptly Spoken Short Stories, Vocabulary Builder Workbook, assigned classic novels (The Scarlet Letter, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Giver, Uncle Tom’s Cabin), and Secrets of Great Communicators
- Math: Teaching Textbooks Geometry
- History: Exploring America
- Science: Apologia Biology
- Health: Apologia Health & Nutrition
- Personal Growth & Development: Career Studies class at co-op, The Enneagram Made Easy and Know Who You Are, Live Like It Matters
- Logic: The Art of Argument
- Fine Arts: Private Piano lessons
- Bible: Family Bible studies and Reaching a Lost World
Lovebug (6th grade)
- Memory Work: Claritas Classical Academy Cycle 4
- Timeline: Classical Conversations
- Grammar: Fundamental Grammar
- Writing: IEW U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons
- Spelling: Spelling Plus
- Reading: Hero Tales Vol 1 and various assigned great books
- Math: Math Mammoth 6 and Xtramath website
- History: America the Beautiful
- Geography: America the Beautiful and map drawing
- Science: God’s Design for Science: Our Planet Earth and Properties of Ecosystems
- Health: What’s In Our Food? Project
- Art: Class at co-op
- Music: Private Guitar lessons and Classical Music Theory & Appreciation
- Bible: Family Bible studies and Claritas Classical Academy
- Physical Education: Swimming and bowling league
- Typing: Typing Pal
- Coding: Coda Kid
Sunshine (4th grade)
- Memory Work: Claritas Classical Academy Cycle 4
- Timeline: Classical Conversations
- Handwriting: Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Grade 4
- Grammar: Fundamental Grammar
- Writing: IEW Bible Heroes Writing Lessons
- Spelling: Spelling Plus
- Reading: Hero Tales Vol 1 and various assigned great books
- Math: Math Mammoth 4 and Xtramath website
- History: America the Beautiful
- Geography: America the Beautiful and map drawing
- Science: God’s Design for Science: Our Planet Earth and Properties of Ecosystems
- Health: What’s In Our Food? Project
- Art: Class at co-op
- Music: Private Piano lessons and Classical Music Theory & Appreciation
- Bible: Family Bible studies and Claritas Classical Academy
- Physical Education: Swimming and gymnastics
- Typing: Typing Pal
Dumpling (2nd grade)
- Memory Work: Claritas Classical Academy Cycle 4
- Timeline: Classical Conversations
- Handwriting: Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Grade 1
- Language Arts: Local private tutoring
- Math: Local private tutoring
- History: America the Beautiful
- Geography: America the Beautiful and map drawing
- Science: God’s Design for Science: Our Planet Earth and Properties of Ecosystems
- Health: What’s In Our Food? Project
- Art: Class at co-op
- Music: Classical Music Theory & Appreciation
- Bible: Family Bible studies and Claritas Classical Academy
- Physical Education: Swimming and various outdoor activities
HI friend, I love looking at your list. You have a great space too, such lovely neutral colors!
Hi sweet friend! I always love seeing what other families are doing, too <3