2011-12 Curriculum and Schedule
High School, Middle School and K4. Wow. This year will surely test my homeschooling grit! (Like the others haven’t, right?) I’ve finally pinned down curriculum for the year ahead. We’re all really looking forward to diving into some new materials, as well as some of our comfortable oldies-but goodies.
I’ll get right down to business sharing the main curriculum for each kiddo. Remember, we NEVER do everything every day!
Mahayla – 9th Grade
Caleb – 6th Grade
Together
Eli – PK/K4
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We’re also jumping back into co-op this year where the kids will enjoy some fantastic classes once a week. (I’m teaching the logic/critical thinking class and have shared those resources here.)
| Mahayla | Caleb | Eli |
| Constitutional Law | Science Experiments | Preschool Fun |
| Biology Dissection Lab | Life Skills for Boys | |
| Logic/ Critical Thinking | Logic/ Critical Thinking | |
| Christian Character | Christian Character |
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Our daily schedule is always subject to change depending on projects, field trips, appointments, etc. – but here’s the tentative weekly schedule.
Schedule – Mahayla
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Foundations | Foundations | Foundations | Foundations | Foundations |
| Christian Character – Co-op | Practical Proverbs | Practical Proverbs | Practical Proverbs | Practical Proverbs |
| Algebra 1 | Algebra 1 | Algebra 1 | Algebra 1 | Living Math |
| Constitutional Law – Co-op | Writing | Spanish | Writing | Spanish |
| Logic/Critical Thinking – Co-op | Grammar | Formal Logic | Grammar | Formal Logic |
| History/ Literature | History/ Literature | History/ Literature | History/ Literature | History/ Literature |
| Biology Lab – Co-op | Biology | Biology | Biology | Nature Study |
Schedule – Caleb
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Foundations | Foundations | Foundations | Foundations | Foundations |
| Christian Character – Co-op | Bible Study/ Devo | Bible Study/ Devo | Bible Study/ Devo | Bible Study/ Devo |
| Saxon Math | Saxon Math | Living Math | Saxon Math | Living Math |
| Life Skills for Boys – Co-op | Writing | Grammar | Writing | Grammar |
| Logic/Critical Thinking – Co-op | Spelling | Spelling | Spelling | Spelling |
| Reading | Reading | Reading | Reading | Reading |
| Science Experiments – Co-op | History | Science | History | Science/ Nature Study |
Schedule – Eli Daily
AM
Primary Arts of Language Games/Worksheets
My Father’s World Science Activities
PM
Math and/or Art Activities
Bible Story and Literature Books
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Happy 2011-2012!
Sounds like you have the plan! We are also using MFW with my 4yo son, and TruthQuest History — thanks to Curriculum Choice Reviews! Well, I *think* we are using it. I can’t seem to let go of Mystery of History I and Ambleside Online! All three are amazing resources!
Thank you for sharing!
Great choices!! It looks like you’ll have your hands full. 🙂
Yes, all three are great! Even though I love using living literature, there’s definitely something to be said for a curriculum like MOH where you don’t have to search for books from the library or book sales if you don’t want to! (Can you tell book searches are bogging me down right now?? lol)
Love all the planning! We just started with Proverbs People 1 and we are loving it! Have a great year!
Looks like you really have it together! The choices for the kids are super. We dropped out of co-op this last year because of other issues. I also think my DD was a bit tired of it and needed a break. We use Teaching Textbooks and Time4Learning, so I don’t have to set up much in the way of scheduling–thank goodness! I am thinking I would like to check out Practical Proverbs. Keep us posted on how you like it.
Joyfully,
Jackie
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Love the inclusion of the schedules! I always wanted to thumb through MathArts, I’ll have to check back and see what you do with it.
Happy NOT Back to School! 🙂
Wow! I like how you wrote your post and it looks like you put a lot of thought into it! I am going to write a few things down for my son like Boyhood and Beyond.
Amy
What a great post- thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful year!
What great plans. I know you will make it a wonderful year.
Blessings,
Dawn
Thanks for sharing these wonderful choices. Looks like a great plan for your beautiful family! Enjoy!
Hi Cindy! I know this post was years ago, but I’m wondering if you liked using Apples 2 with your son. I have a 12 year old who has been through all 4 levels of AAR. He still needs review; so, did you like this book at that age? Thanks!
Sumer, Yes! I still love the Apples and Apples 2 books. I have plans to go through them with my 6th grader next school year. 🙂
Thank you!