2019-2020 Curriculum Choices

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)

1. 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
2. Math: Teaching Textbooks Geometry
3. History: Exploring America
4. Science: Apologia Biology
5. Health: Apologia Health & Nutrition
6. Personal Growth & Development: Career Studies class at co-op, The Enneagram Made Easy and Know Who You Are, Live Like It Matters
7. Logic: The Art of Argument
8. Fine Arts: Private Piano lessons
9. Bible: Family Bible studies and Reaching a Lost World

Lovebug (6th grade)

1. Memory Work: Claritas Classical Academy Cycle 4
2. Timeline: Classical Conversations
3. Grammar: Fundamental Grammar
4. Writing: IEW U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons
5. Spelling: Spelling Plus
6. Reading: Hero Tales Vol 1 and various assigned great books
7. Math: Math Mammoth 6 and Xtramath website
8. History: America the Beautiful
9. Geography: America the Beautiful and map drawing
10. Science: God’s Design for Science: Our Planet Earth and Properties of Ecosystems
11. Health: What’s In Our Food? Project
12. Art: Class at co-op
13. Music: Private Guitar lessons and Classical Music Theory & Appreciation
14. Bible: Family Bible studies and Claritas Classical Academy
15. Physical Education: Swimming and bowling league
16. Typing: Typing Pal
17. Coding: Coda Kid

Sunshine (4th grade)

1. Memory Work: Claritas Classical Academy Cycle 4
2. Timeline: Classical Conversations
3. Handwriting: Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Grade 4
4. Grammar: Fundamental Grammar
5. Writing: IEW Bible Heroes Writing Lessons
6. Spelling: Spelling Plus
7. Reading: Hero Tales Vol 1 and various assigned great books
8. Math: Math Mammoth 4 and Xtramath website
9. History: America the Beautiful
10. Geography: America the Beautiful and map drawing
11. Science: God’s Design for Science: Our Planet Earth and Properties of Ecosystems
12. Health: What’s In Our Food? Project
13. Art: Class at co-op
14. Music: Private Piano lessons and Classical Music Theory & Appreciation
15. Bible: Family Bible studies and Claritas Classical Academy
16. Physical Education: Swimming and gymnastics
17. Typing: Typing Pal

Dumpling (2nd grade)

1. Memory Work: Claritas Classical Academy Cycle 4
2. Timeline: Classical Conversations
3. Handwriting: Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Grade 1
4. Language Arts: Local private tutoring
5. Math: Local private tutoring
6. History: America the Beautiful
7. Geography: America the Beautiful and map drawing
8. Science: God’s Design for Science: Our Planet Earth and Properties of Ecosystems
9. Health: What’s In Our Food? Project
10. Art: Class at co-op
11. Music: Classical Music Theory & Appreciation
12. Bible: Family Bible studies and Claritas Classical Academy
13. Physical Education: Swimming and various outdoor activities