2014-2015 School Plans

This is a very tentative plan. I mean, it is only the end of June.

Family Studies:

r       Truthquest History (American, Exploration-1800)

r       Bible, continue Catherine Vos The Child’s Story Bible

Westminster Shorter Catechism

Scripture Memory Box, select scriptures

r       Literature: (Simply Charlotte Mason module 2)

Stuart Little by E.B. White

Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Five Children and It by E. Nesbit

The Jungle Books by Rudyard Kipling

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White (optional, reread for Lily)

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

Aesop’s Fables by Milo Winter

(Possibly Parables of Nature by Margaret Getty or Among the Farmyard People by Clara Dillingham Pierson; I’m still undecided and both of these would be more than just a literature reading as well.)

r       Poetry: Various selections of poetry for children (i.e., Rudyard Kipling’s Poetry for Young People)

r       Shakespeare: Tales from Shakespeare, Charles and Mary Lamb and/or Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit

 

r       Composer Study: Ludwig Van Beethoven and Wolfgang Mozart

r       Artist Study: Van Gogh and John Constable

r       Hymn Study: (Simply Charlotte Mason Group 1)

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Like a River Glorious

To God Be the Glory

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Crown Him with Many Crowns

O Come, All Ye Faithful

r       Nature Study: Outdoor-life, One Small Square: Backyard

r       Science: The Burgess Bird Book for Children by Thornton Burgess, How Birds Behave by Neil Ardley, various field guides and picture books

r       Handicrafts: Life-skills, bread baking, art/painting, usable crafts such as jewelry

r       Personal Development: Habit Training- Laying Down the Rails for Children: A Habit Training Companion by Lanaya Gore

Independent Studies:

Lily:

r       Math: Math-U-See Beta, continue to work on time and money

r       Reading: Continue readers, Treadwell, Elson, McGuffey, etc.

r       Copywork: Handwriting Lessons Through Literature: The Elson Primer and

A Reason for Handwriting

JJ:

r       Math: Math U See Primer

r       Reading: Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

 

      Copywork: Handwriting Without Tears

An Idea for a Week

I'm a planner. So, I'm already planning for next year. This is an idea of what I want the week to look like for my Kindergartener and first grader. This probably will not happen. I will have a three and two year old. I'll just be happy if we do anything. Again, this an idea.

Monday
Breakfast  Bible/Scripture Memory
9:00AM    Chores
9:30AM    Math
-11:30AM Reading
               Copywork
               Science
Lunch       Poetry
12:30PM- Free Time
1:00PM   
1:30PM    Free Time/Piano Practice
2:00PM    Literature Read Aloud
2:30PM    Habit Training
3:00PM-   Quiet Time
3:30PM    
4:00PM    Free Time
Tuesday
Breakfast  Bible/Catechism
9:00AM    Chores
9:30AM    Math
-11:30AM Reading
               Copywork
               History
Lunch       Picture Study
12:30PM- Free Time
1:00PM   
1:30PM    Free Time/Piano Practice
2:00PM    Literature Read Aloud
2:30PM    Nature Study
3:00PM-   Quiet Time
3:30PM    

4:00PM   Free Time
Wednesday
Breakfast  Bible/Scripture Memory
9:00AM    Chores
9:30AM    Math
-11:30AM Reading
               Copywork
               Science
Lunch       Poetry
12:30PM- Free Time
1:00PM   
1:30PM    Free Time/Piano Practice
2:00PM    Literature Read Aloud
2:30PM    Games/Puzzles/Color
3:00PM-   Quiet Time
3:30PM    
4:00PM    Free Time
 Thursday
Breakfast  Bible/Catechism
9:00AM    Chores
9:30AM    Math
-11:30AM Reading
               Copywork
               History
Lunch       Composer Study
12:30PM- Free Time
1:00PM   
1:30PM    Free Time/Piano Practice
2:00PM    Literature Read Aloud
2:30PM    Habit Training
3:00PM-   Quiet Time
3:30PM    
4:00PM    Free Time
Friday
Breakfast  Bible/Hymn Study
9:00AM    Chores
9:30AM    Math
-11:30AM Reading
               Copywork
               Geography
Lunch       Poetry
12:30PM- Free Time
1:00PM   
1:30PM    Free Time/Piano Practice
2:00PM    Literature Read Aloud
2:30PM    Art/Handicrafts
3:00PM-   Quiet Time
3:30PM    
4:00PM    Free Time
 
I apologize for the format. It would make more sense if I could do a table. Doing a table on blogger is hideous. This is a basic idea of what I want the kids to do for a week. During their "free time," I will be reading to the "little" littles, getting them ready for naps and/or doing chores and preparing meals.

2013-2014 Year Overview

The following is an overview of our upcoming year. For those not familiar with Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education this may seem a bit much for a six year old. Keep in mind, lessons are short and only certain subjects are covered everyday.

Subjects	Topics	Resources
Math	Single-digit add and sub; calendar	Math U See Alpha, blank monthly calendar
Reading/Literature	Word Building CM based reading Beginner Reading practice	Delightful Reading CLL: Trumpet of the Swan Pinocchio All of a Kind Family The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh Five Little Peppers and How They Grew Mr. Popper’s Penguins The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Science		106 Days of Creation
Nature Study	--------------------	Handbook of Nature Study Grid and ebook
History	History for Little Pilgrims	History for Little Pilgrims, supplement with CLL
Geography	US	Study US map as we read, puzzles
Printing	Continue to copy letters in print Introduction to cursive strokes	Start Write
Composition	Oral narration
Bible	Gospels Scripture Memory and Catechism	Gospels and continue morning memory box
Poetry	Selected poetry at lunch (Milne, Stevenson)	A Child’s Garden of Verses When We Were Six
Physical Ed		Time outside
Drawing	Sketch	Drawing with Children Mona Brooks
Picture Study		John Singleton Copley Eduard Manet The Hudson River School: Cole, Church, Cropsey, Durand (American)
Composer Study	Symphony, Ballet, Opera	Bernstein’s Favorites, etc.
Instrumental Lessons	Piano	Tuesdays w/ Dr. Bart
Foreign Language	Spanish	Spanishtown.ca
Handicrafts	Life skills	Little Keepers of the home
Hymn Study	Hymn/month	(See Liberal Arts schedule)

                                                                                                                                               

Liberal Arts Schedule 2013-2014

Term 1:

q       Picture Study: Edouard Manet (French Impressionism)

o       Week of August 5: Concert in the Tuileries

o       Week of August 19: The Old Musician

o       Week of September 2: The Races at Longchamp

o       Week of September 16: The Fifer

o       Week of September 30: The Railway

o       Week of October 14: Le Bar au Folies-Bergere

q       Art: Drawing with Children by Mona Brooks

q       Composer Study: Symphony, Bernsteins Favorite Children’s Classicss CD

q       Piano: Dr. Bart Tuesdays

q       Hymn Study

o       August: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

o       September: When I Survey The Wondrous Cross

o       October: Holy, Holy, Holy

 

Term 2:

q       Picture Study: The Hudson River School: Cole, Church, Cropsey, Durand (American)

o       Week of November 4: Niagara

o       Week of November 18: Heart of the Andes

o       Week of December 2: Kindred Spirits

o       Week of December 16: Autumn – on the Hudson river

o       Week of December 30: The Oxbow

o       Week of January 13: Childhood, Youth, Manhood, Old Age (Thomas Cole series)

q       Art: Drawing with Children by Mona Brooks

q       Composer Study: Ballet, The Nutcracker

q       Piano: Dr. Bart Tuesdays

q       Hymn Study

o       November: A Mighty Fortress is Our God

o       December: Joy to the World

o       January: Alleluia, Sing to Jesus

 Term 3:

q       Picture Study: John Singleton Copley

o       Week of February 3: The Red Cross Knight

o       Week of February 17: Saul Reproved by Samuel for Not Obeying the Commandments of the Lord

o       Week of March 3: The Nativity

o       Week of March 17: Paul Revere

o       Week of March 31: Watson and the Shark

o       Week of April 14: The Death of the Earl of Chatham

o       Week of April 28: The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, September 1782

q       Art: Drawing with Children by Mona Brooks

q       Composer Study: Opera Introduction, Pet of the Met, other picture books, Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’

q       Piano: Dr. Bart Tuesdays

q       Hymn Study

o       February: And Can It Be

o       March: Crown Him with Many Crowns

o       April: It Is Well with My Soul