2011-2012 School Plans

The school bell was ringing around here this last week.  We have officially started.  We were all ready to follow a schedule, be productive, and get school rolling.  My philosophy is:  The earlier we start, the more days we can take off throughout the year.

Our crew for the year:  

Madeline - 3rd grade

Lydia - Kindergarten

Anna - PreK

Cora - Along for the ride

Reading

Lydia is still making her way through The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading. 
Madeline reads, and reads, and reads, and reads.  

Writing

Lydia and Anna are both working through the Zaner Bloser K Handwriting workbook. 

Madeline is learning cursive with the Zaner Bloser 3 Handwriting workbook.

Madeline will also be learning how to write with the IEW system through Classical Conversations.  They are using U.S. History Based Writing Lessons, Volume 1.  

Math

Lydia is starting Saxon Math 1.

Madeline is part way through Saxon Math 3.

Bible

We are all going through the Picture Smart Bible, New Testament.  We'll memorize various scripture passages with AWANA, and John chapter 1 with Classical Conversations.

History

We are galloping through early modern times with Story of the World Volume 3 together, and supplementing with library books and the SOW 3 activity book.  

Science

In Classical Conversations we'll be studying human anatomy and chemistry.  That is our base, with readings from Usborne books and other science sources.  

Grammar

Madeline will be participating in Essentials of the English Language through Classical Conversations.  This will be our first true crack at intensive grammar, and I'm a little nervous about it.  

Latin

Madeline is continuing with Memoria Press's Prima Latina.  

Classical Conversations

Every year in CC, I am learning how beneficial it is to use CC as the base of our academics.  If the girls really memorize all the CC work, they are cementing a firm foundation of knowledge.  CC covers math, science, history, grammar, geography, Latin and fine arts.  

Read Alouds

Dangerous Journey

Amos Fortune, Free Man

Carry On, Mr. Bodwitch

Johnny Tremain

Sign of the Beaver

The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Justin Morgan Had a Horse

Anne of Green Gables