K5 (5 year old Kindergarten)
CORE SUBJECTS (daily):
Math: continue with RightStart Math (including games and manipulatives)
(Addition and Subtraction Songs CDs)
Phonics: continue with The Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading
(readers at current level, games—Boggle Jr., etc.)
Grammar: First Language Lessons (begin in middle of year)
Memorization: The Harp and the Laurel Wreath
Handwriting: continue with Handwriting Without Tears
Literature: (read-alouds/ books and stories on CD) Aesop’s Fables, A Child’s Book of Stories, Ben and Me, Little House on the Prairie, The Cricket in Times Square, Narnia series, The Borrowers, The Wind in the Willows, Winnie the Pooh, and other great chapter books. Jim Weiss story CDs, picture books, free reading, library story time….
Bible: DK Illustrated Children’s Bible, Big Truths for Little Kids
(picture books, Bible Songs and Verses CDs, Sunday School)
Spanish: continue with La Clase Divertida and private tutoring
SECONDARY SUBJECTS:
History: U.S. History using books, movies, games, coloring/activity pages, (celebrate holidays: Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving) Learn about presidents and statesmen. (Presidents Fandex, Abraham Lincoln CD, Books!) (U.S. History Songs CD, Wee Sing America CD, etc…) Memorize: Preamble to the Constitution, (Pledge of Allegiance, Statue of Liberty poem) The Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, God Bless America, and other quotes/poems/songs.
Geography: U.S. States and Capitals (Fandex, Songs CD, Great States Jr. game, states puzzles, books…)
Science: lots of books and videos from the library, simple projects and experiments,
classes through A.C. Gilbert House, field trips (OMSI, aquarium, Wildlife Safari, Zoo, etc.), Zoom on PBS
ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS:
Art Appreciation: Books! Artist videos from library. Art games (How to Use Child-sized Masterpieces, etc..). Visit art museum.
Music: Classical Kids CD series, Peter & the Wolf CD and video, Beethoven’s Wig CD, SFSKids.com, The Story of the Orchestra, concerts in the park, Nutcracker (or other ballet), other books and CDs.
Experience Music class through local conservatory.
Current Events: subscription to God’s World News
PE: Swimming lessons, visit parks often, soccer class with Uncle Ben, family swim nights, lots of outside play, bike rides…
EXTRAS
Children’s Play at community college, Children’s Performing Arts Series (parks and rec.), Pumpkin Patch, holiday celebrations, playdates…
Christmas: St. Nicholas Day Feast (European traditions), St. Lucia Day (family heritage traditions), Themed/Costumed Christmas Party, Tennesse Thunder Railroad, Storybook Land…
Everyday Life: health and nutrition, cooking/baking, chores, manners and etiquette, character training, game nights, ‘social studies’, free play, free reading
1ST GRADE
CORE SUBJECTS:
Math: (continue with RS Math)
Supplement with Singapore Primary Challenging Word Problems
Spelling/Phonics: The Writing Road to Reading (when finished with OPGTR)
Grammar: finish First Language Lessons
Memorization: (same as K5)
Handwriting: (continue with HWT)
Literature: Greek and Roman Myths, Black Ships Before Troy, The Children’s Homer, Detectives in Togas, The Bronze Bow, The Cat of Bubastes, and other books from or about Ancient History.
Daily: 30-60 minutes of history/literature/science reading, 30-60 minutes free reading, and fun fiction read-aloud during family time.
Bible: (same as K5)
Spanish: (same as K5)
SECONDARY SUBJECTS:
History: Ancient Civilizations: Story of the World vol. I and Activity Guide
Kingfisher History Encyclopedia, Usborne Encyclopedia of World History
Many books (story books, chapter books…), a few videos
(Roman Feast, Follow Summer Olympics in China 2008)
Geography: World Geography: World Geography Songs CD, Global Puzzle, Children’s Atlas, Children Just Like Me, Take Off (game), Children’s World Cookbook, Leagues & Legends (map skills book/ workbook), Places of the World (Bingo Game and Flashcards), picture books, videos…..
Science: Biology: books, videos, field trips, classes, experiments
Ant Farm, Gardening, self-contained eco system, Some Body (game)
Zoo, Aquarium, Tree Farm, Lambing Barns, Wildlife Safari…
ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS:
Art Appreciation: (same as K5)
Art: Draw. Write. Now
Music: (same as K5)
Current Events: (same)
PE: (same as K5) add swim team or martial arts.
EXTRAS:
(same as K5)
2nd GRADE
CORE SUBJECTS:
Math: (continue with RightStart Math)
Spelling: (same as 1st)
Grammar: Rod and Staff English
Poetry/Memorization: Harp and Laurel Wreath, and A Child’s Introduction to Poetry
Handwriting: (continue with HWT) add dictation and narration
Literature: Medieval/ Early Renaissance Literature: Canterbury Tales, Medieval Tales, Saint George and the Dragon, King Arthur, The Midwife’s Apprentice, The Edge on the Sword, Shakespeare for Children, The Young Person’s Guide to Shakespeare, Robin Hood, The Door In the Wall, Redwall, The Whipping Boy….
Daily: 60+ minutes of free reading in addition to History/Lit./Science reading and family fun read-aloud.
Bible: Sword Fighting (scripture memory book)
Spanish: Review, possibly Rosetta Stone computer program
**Latin: Prima Latina, and Lingua Angelica .
SECONDARY SUBJECTS:
History: Medieval/Early Renaissance: Story of the World vol. II and activity guide
Continue to use encyclopedias, lots of additional books and videos…
Host a medieval feast.
Geography: (continue with world geography)
Science: Apologia Astronomy
Astronomy and Earth Science: A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky, Geography For Fun Projects, weather charts, stargazing; field trips to an observatory, Oregon Caves, Crater Lake, Mt. St. Helens; books about astronomy and earth science.
ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS:
Art: same as 1st
Music: add piano/music theory lessons
Current Events: same as 1st
PE: same as 1st
EXTRAS:
Same as 1st
3RD GRADE
Continue in the same manner as 2nd grade, with these exceptions:
Latin: Latina Christiana
Literature: Books corresponding with history studies
History: Late Renaissance/Early Modern: (World History Encyclopedias)
Story of the World vol. III with activity guide
Children’s Encyclopedia of American History
Pioneer Sampler book with activities
Lewis and Clark expedition field trip
Thanksgiving feast!
Books, videos, activities…
Science: Real Science for Kids—Chemistry
books, experiments, field trips (OMSI)
Art: Art Fraud Detective (book)
4TH GRADE
Continue in the same manner as 3rd grade, with these exceptions:
History: Modern Era: (Encyclopedias)
LIFE Our Century In Pictures, Story of the World vol. IV with activity guide
Books, videos, activities, field trips…
Science: Real Science for Kids—Physics
5TH GRADE
Continue in the same manner as 4th grade with these exceptions:
Logic: Mind Benders and Red Herrings
Latin: Latina Christiana or Henle Latin
French: Rosetta Stone or Le Francais Facile
History: Return to Ancient Civilizations; begin creating timeline.
Geography: Mapping the World By Heart
Typing: Typing Instructor Deluxe
Music: Begin 2nd instrument or continue piano lessons.
Art: Cave Paintings to Picasso (book)
Life Skills: Life Skills for Kids (book)