We've been going through a transition in the Loving Learning Homeschool. Last fall, I finally wiped the dust off a book from my shelf that was long overdue....my Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola. Since then, I've been taking ever chance that I get to read, read and read everything I can get my hands on to become more familiar and equipped to transition our family into a new type of learning experience.......actually, make that a "semi-new" type of learning experience. Because, as you might recall, the CM Companion had rekindled something I'd loved about motherhood from the beginning......reading aloud to my children and taking the time to go out and appreciate the beautiful creation God has given us...the process of learning was finely hidden within our daily routine of simply doing life together!
Now, I'm coming back home to my Charlotte Mason philosphy again!! =] It's funny, back when my kids were babies, I didn't know I had a "philosophy". But, I'm happy to say that I've pinpointed one now. It seems to help guide our direction now. I've become a regular subscriber to the simplycharlottemason website. I love reading their weekly articles, and taking advantage of all of the wonderful resources they've accumulated. Many of the material we'll be digging into this coming year were ordered from their website.
I really love it when everyone starts sharing their schedules and books and curriculums. It's fun to see how other homeschooling families do things. So, I thought I'd record ours here as well....
For All Four ~
Community Bible Study, studying the Pentatuch (Wkly on Thursday mornings)
Daily Devotions, Bible Reading and Memory Verses
Mystery of History 2 - History, Geography, Bible; we will be meeting with friends monthly to do extra activities together; yahoo also has a MOH2 group great for ideas and support
Wall of Fame Timeline
Art Appreciation/Picture Studies - going alongside MOH2; using various books from the library and The Story of Art
106 Days of Creation Studies - SimplyCharlotteMason; enriched with various science experiement books; includes Nature Study projects
Considering God's Creation - for added older children projects
Story Starters, by Karen Andreola - for creative writing and narration
Spelling Wisdom 1 and 2 - copywork and vocabulary
Typing
Poetry - Studying Robert Louis Stevenson, Lewis Carrol, Christina Rossetti and Robert Frost (2 per semester, once a week), writng poetry
Literature - read aloud and individually; 55 Classroom Classics (Pathways Pub.); Books Children Love (Elizabeth Wilson), All Through the Ages (Christine Miller)
Power Verbs Spanish - we do as a family
Color the Classics (Composers)
Beginning Public Speaking, by Communicators for Christ - Wednesday's for 11 weeks
Gym Class - Wednesday's for 11 weeks
For Briar ~
MathUSee - Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1
Junior Analytical Grammar
Writing with Style
Penmanship/Cursive
Health Quest LifePacs - 5 units throughout the year
Thanks for sharing your schedule and what curriculum you're using. I, too, love to hear what others are doing. I'm going to put you as one of my friends, if you don't mind.
Hi! My name is Deborah, and I want to thank you for taking a moment out of your busy day to visit Home For Him. I hope in some small way that you find encouragement and ideas for not only your homeschooling experience, but also your walk with God. I live in Kentucky with my Honey of 17 years, our three adventureous kids, and our small zoo of two dogs, a cat, a bird and three reptiles. Together, we have a heart for serving, and a love for studying God's Word and learning about His creation. Welcome to our world!
The Serious and Organized One ~ "Bri Guy" likes to read, play soccer, listen to music, build bionicles, collect pocketknives, hang out with friends, go to CBS, and be with family.
The Creative Dreamer ~ "Sissy Lou" likes to write on her blog, love on her pets, rides horses, scrapbook, read, play soccer, be with her girlfriends, and study the Bible.
The Extreme Goof ~ "Con Man" likes to do math, play football and soccer, snowboard, make people laugh, build bionicles, play with his dogs, play with friends, build forts, and go to small group at church.
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