We are a few weeks into our third year of homeschooling and things are going well so far. We are in a good rhythm and excited about a fresh, new school year.
Here are the basics we are starting out with this year. We also spend a good deal of time exploring the girls’ ever-changing interests, so who knows where this year will take us!
Math and Literacy
Delaney (age 7, second grade)
- Singapore Math 2A & 2B
- Math games & manipulatives
- Explode the Code Books 3, 4, and 5
- Daybook of Critical Reading & Writing (Grade 2)
Natalie (age 9, third grade)
- Singapore Math 3A & 3B
- Math games & manipulatives
- Spelling Power (we’re starting at Level C)
- Daybook of Critical Reading & Writing (Grades 3 and 4)
Both Girls
- Copy work for handwriting practice
- Reading chapter books – independently and aloud
- Poetry – reading & writing
- Journal writing
- Real-life writing: letters, lists, signs, etc.
- Writing projects of their choice – stories, family newspaper, joke books, etc.
Science
R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Earth & Space Level 1 (Pandia Press) – We are loving this so far! After creating my own units for two years, I am enjoying having things all laid out for me. There are lots of great hands-on activities, which we can supplement with books, further research, etc.
Ongoing:
Nature journals, outdoor photography
Exploring personal interests
Lots of nonfiction books, field guides, etc.
History and Geography
History Odyssey Middle Ages Level 1 (Pandia Press) – I’m going for a year-long history curriculum this year. This one pulls from various reading sources (including Story of the World) and activity books, along with providing extensive book lists for each lesson. We’ve only done one week of this, but so far the girls are enjoying it.
Ongoing:
Geography terms notebook
Reading picture book biographies
Map skills activities
We are using our weekly checklist system again this year, which seems to be the perfect amount of control for all of us. They set a goal to take Fridays off, and seem to be determined to make it happen. They are getting some great time management practice!
Hope your school year is off to a great start!
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