2007-2008 School Plans

Well, our new school year is upon us!
I thought I'd jot down the curriculum we are planning on using this year. We've just started so I'm still adjusting some things but here's where we stand right now!


All Together
Bible (during Breakfast)-
1. Read from the Child's Story Bible by Catherine Vos
2. Read NT chapter (Starting in Matthew) and discuss
3. Finish A Child's Book of Character Building Vol 2
4. Caitlin only- James- Kay Arthur Kids study
5. Personal Devotion, prayer, thankful journal time

Oratory Time
1. Hymn of the month
2. Memorize James 1
3. Review our box of old verses
4. Start memorizing States and Capitals


American History
1. Read aloud literature from Truthquest American History for Young Students Vol 1 (possibly will get to Vol 2 by spring)
2. Do craft kits from Hearts and Hands and Corps of Rediscovery
3. Do History Pocket activities

Science
1. Read portion from Apologia Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day
2. Orally Narrate
3. Make lapbook

Spanish
1. Elementary Spanish lesson and worksheet
2. Rosetta Stone- occasionally

Individual Subjects
Caitlin
1. Math- BJU Math 4
Quarter Mile Math Drills

2. Spelling- Write 5-8 sentences from dictation 2x/wk
Phongram Drill daily

3. Reading-
Books from Truthquest guide
Literature Rotation (fiction, biography, mystery, fantasy, poetry, science related, history related)
Book summary when finished

4. English- BJU English (includes grammar and composition)
illustrated journal
Wordly Wise

5. Music- Piano Practice

6. Typing- Typing Instructor for Kids


Grant
1. Math- BJU Math 3
Quarter Mile Math Drills

2. Spelling- write from dictation 5-8 new words 2x/wk
dictation- 2 sentences
phonogram drill

3. Reading-
Literature Rotation (fiction, history, science, poetry, biography, Pathway readers)
Book Summary when finished

4.English- Finish First Language Lessons
Illustrated Journal
Handwriting- Copywork of Psalm 139, American History Quotes, James 1, Spanish phrases

5. Music- Guitar practice

6. Typing- Typing Instructor for Kids


Jacob
1. Math- BJU Math 2
Quarter Mile Math Drills

2.Spelling- Write from dictation 5 words per day
Write from dictation 1 sentence
Phonogram drill

3. Reading- Pathway readers, other Early Readers

4.English- Finish First Language Lessons
Illustrated Journal
Handwriting- Copywork of Psalm 139, American History Quotes, James 1, Spanish phrases

5. Typing- Typing Instructor for Kids

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