Homeschool Curriculum 2011-2012 School Year
This is our 2011-2012 curriculum. Chances are pretty good it will change a bit by the end of the year, but for now this is what we are using. My senior is waiting to hear back on an internship position she applied for, so until we know we are keeping her schedule kind of light.
If you have any questions about our curriculum I’d be happy to share more about how and why we do what we do either in the comments or in a new post.
12th Grade
English: Comp 1 (Dual Enrollment)
History: Exploring Economics
Science: Exploring Creation with Physics (2nd Edition)
Electives: Piano, Personal Finance
Bible: Questioning Evangelism
10th Grade
Math: Chalk Dust Geometry
Science: Exploring Creation with Biology (2nd Edition)
Bible: Assumptions that Affect Our Lives
English:
- Lifepac Electives British Literature Complete Set
- Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book D
- Winston Word Works
- Daily Grams Junior/Senior High
Logic:
- The Fallacy Detective: Thirty-Eight Lessons on How to Recognize Bad Reasoning
- The Thinking Toolbox: Thirty-five Lessons That Will Build Your Reasoning Skills
History: Exploring World History
Foreign Language: (TBD)
Electives: Personal Finance
Art: Film Making (Adobe software, guidebook)
PE: Soccer
6th Grade
English
Vocabulary from Classical Roots
Basic Winston Grammar
Sequential Spelling Book 2
Math: Chalk Dust Basic Math
History: Veritas Press Old Testament and Ancient Egypt
Science: Exploring Creation with General Science, 2nd Edition
PE: Soccer
Art: Film Making
3rd Grade- Delayed Reader
Reading:
- Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Grade 2
- Explode the Code
- Reading Pathways: Simple Exercises to Improve Reading Fluency 5th Edition
- Handwriting Without Tears: Cursive Success
Math: Math 4: Teaching Textbooks
Science: Considering God’s Creation Student Workbook, Sixth edition
History: Veritas Press Old Testament and Ancient Egypt
PE: Soccer
Art: Various
Supplementing with lots of read alouds and hands on activities.
2nd Grade
English:
- Phonics Museum 1st grade Veritas Press (we have about 20 lessons to finish in the 1st grade book before we move on)
- Explode the Code
- Reading Pathways: Simple Exercises to Improve Reading Fluency 5th Edition
- Handwriting Without Tears: Cursive Handwriting
Math: Math Grade 2 Homeschool Kit (3rd Edition)
Science: Considering God’s Creation Student Workbook, Sixth edition
History: Veritas Press Old Testament and Ancient Egypt
PE: Soccer
Art: Various
Supplementing with lots of read alouds and hands on activities.
Kindergarten
English:
- Phonics Museum Kindergarten Veritas Press
- Explode the Code
- Handwriting Without Tears: Letter and Numbers for Me
Math: K5 Math (3rd Edition)
Science: Considering God’s Creation Student Workbook, Sixth edition
History: Beginning Geography
PE: Soccer
Art: Various
Supplementing with lots of read alouds and hands on activities.
Wow, that is quite a line-up….do you have a schedule for your days? I have three…and am still trying to find a good schedule. I know everyone’s schedule is different, but I enjoy learning from others….it truly does help to see how Moms handle their days.
You’re using Thinking Toolbox and Fallacy Detective! The authors of those books are good friends of ours!
I tihnk I had heard of TeenPact, but didn’t really know much about it. It sounds like an awesome experience. Do you have experience with it before this year? If so, can you give a little bit of information on it? Do you do any work throughout the year, or is it just the camps? I’ve a 13yo and a 16yo who I think could benefit from this.
Thanks in advance for any information you can provide. Feel free to email me privately if you like. Your curriculum looks great!
Jennifer
Jennifer,
I’ll have one of my older kids write up a TeenPact review for the website.
Toni
Thank you so much! I look forward to.reading about it.
Do you do history and science with 3 at a time?
I have never looked at the K5 BJU math before. I have previously used Horizon. Do you use the teacher’s edition or do you get by with just the student workbook? I know sometimes the TE has teaching suggestions in it. Also, do you use the manipulative they sell?
I’d love to see what a day in the life looks like with high school and kindergarten under one roof!
Wow! 6 children, I have only 2 and ((blush)) feel a bit overwhelmed at times. I have 4th grader and K4 this year. We are planning on using Time4Learning, spelling city and introducing some Unit studies from Amanda Bennett. Unit studies are pretty new to me, but I am thinking it will be something Fun to add and kinda break things up a bit.
Happy Homeschooling Everyone
Keri
I am currently homeschooling 5 of my 7 children. Grades 9, 7, 5, 1, Kindergarten. I am using a variety of resources with my 2 younger children. My main resource is LifePac. I am, however, using one Abeka book and the rest I am just doing on my own. My older 3 children are doing Switched on Schoolhouse. We love it!
Brandy