Homeschool this year...2012

This year will be different. I do love Heart of Dakota but as I am new to homeschooling I want to try something different this term. I am heading toward a Charlotte Mason approach. This is how it looks:

Damon - 

Math - We are continuing with Math U See. This is a brilliant multi-sensory programme and the kids love it as well as understand it :)

English - We will return to Intermediate Language Lessons as I am more relaxed about this book now. Last year I wasn't too sure about it. I like the short lessons and different style of lessons. There will be variety in their week and appropriate challenges. It includes literature studies, letter writing, correct forms of speech and words often misused, vocabulary exercises, creating outlines for writing and talking, composition, reproduction and original work for oral and written work, observation lessons and much more. It is interesting and appeals to a child.

Bible - Scripture memorisation. Family bible study. Genesis through Deuteronomy and Ancient Egypt. Bible journal.

Science - Considering God's Creation. Science Journal.

Spelling - Dictation

Typing - BBC Dance Mat typing

PDHPE - Make brothers and sisters best friends. 

Picture/ Art study - Vincent Van Gogh (have to find a biography). Art journal.

Music Study - Sebastian Bach: The Boy from Thuringia by Judy Wilcox. Music Journal. Guitar.

Nature Study - Outdoor Secrets plus guide and weekly outings to observe and enjoy nature. Nature journalling.

Literature - Swiss Family Robinson

Free Choice: I have asked the kids to follow their inquisitiveness and interests for this. Incorporates all subjects including Australia studies. This is their personal project time.


We will not do all of this every day. Most of these lessons will be short and will be on different days, except for english, math and Bible as these will be done every day.

Adele - 

Math - Math U See

English - Primary Language Lessons

Bible - scripture memorisation. Family bible study. Genesis through Deuteronomy and Ancient Egypt. Bible journal.

Science - 106 Days of Creation

Spelling - Copywork

PDHPE - Wisdom of the Millers

Picture/Art Study - Vincent Van Gogh (have to find a biography). Art journal.

Music Study - Sebastian Bach: The Boy from Thuringia by Judy Wilcox. Music Journal. Piano

Nature study -  Outdoor Secrets plus guide and weekly outings to observe and enjoy nature. Nature journalling.

Literature - Narnia series.

Free Choice: I have asked the kids to follow their inquisitiveness and interests for this. Incorporates all subjects including Australia studies. This is their personal project time.

I am still considering what to do with Avril but I have enjoyed using Lesson Pathways and Starfall.com.


This term we are also doing drama workshops with the homeschool community.