Welcome to the second year of homeschooling! This homeschooling curriculum is more advanced than public school; if you didn't begin homeschooling from the start with our program, then this year is approximately grades three and four. You can learn more about deciding what level to place your child in by reading my 'Welcome" post.
This homeschooling program operates on a quarter system and teaches all subjects. You can learn about the system and schedule HERE. Since everyone has different lives, we will provide the resources to use and leave it to you to build the schedule - -this is important because every child works at a different pace. We recommend buying a teacher's planner and taking a few weeks before the school year to pencil in (please use a pencil...you will regret it if you use a pen and need to adjust it down the road) the lessons. Use the books' tables of contents and natural stopping points to schedule the lessons. Don't cram too much into each week, but use what we suggest should be completed in one school year to help you decide how much and when.
The library will be an important resource for you this year as your child expands her reading abilities. Continue providing loads of books to read and look through. Remember to make time to read to your child in addition to allowing your child to read to you. We aim to make this program as free as possible by providing links to sites, free books, and worksheets, but many times you might find it easier to buy the textbooks we use...mostly because if you are like me, the printer is always out of ink.
Art and music should be very free flowing subjects. Many times you will find ways to incorporate art into the other subjects. For music, we recommend selecting an instrument and teaching your child how to play (or hire somebody or take classes, etc…). For art, you can supplement with lessons at your community center or just follow what we do.
Below are the subjects and the resources covered this year. The print versions are what we use in our house and can be purchased. The downloads are completely free and are often the PDF version of the print copies. If I couldn't source the PDF version, I have located a comparable text/workbook that will work for you. This is the easiest way to make it free for your family. You can choose to download it onto your computer and either print it out or simply read it like an ebook.
This homeschooling program operates on a quarter system and teaches all subjects. You can learn about the system and schedule HERE. Since everyone has different lives, we will provide the resources to use and leave it to you to build the schedule - -this is important because every child works at a different pace. We recommend buying a teacher's planner and taking a few weeks before the school year to pencil in (please use a pencil...you will regret it if you use a pen and need to adjust it down the road) the lessons. Use the books' tables of contents and natural stopping points to schedule the lessons. Don't cram too much into each week, but use what we suggest should be completed in one school year to help you decide how much and when.
The library will be an important resource for you this year as your child expands her reading abilities. Continue providing loads of books to read and look through. Remember to make time to read to your child in addition to allowing your child to read to you. We aim to make this program as free as possible by providing links to sites, free books, and worksheets, but many times you might find it easier to buy the textbooks we use...mostly because if you are like me, the printer is always out of ink.
Art and music should be very free flowing subjects. Many times you will find ways to incorporate art into the other subjects. For music, we recommend selecting an instrument and teaching your child how to play (or hire somebody or take classes, etc…). For art, you can supplement with lessons at your community center or just follow what we do.
Below are the subjects and the resources covered this year. The print versions are what we use in our house and can be purchased. The downloads are completely free and are often the PDF version of the print copies. If I couldn't source the PDF version, I have located a comparable text/workbook that will work for you. This is the easiest way to make it free for your family. You can choose to download it onto your computer and either print it out or simply read it like an ebook.
