Journal of a Homeschooling Mom.

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TURN UP THE VOLUME!! Time for CHRISTMAS music!!!!

YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL SCHEDULE!
Sept 14-Oct 23, 1st Marking Period
Oct 26-Nov 6, Acad.Break!!
Nov 9-Dec 18, 2nd Marking Period
Dec 21-Jan 1,2010, Acad.Break!!
Jan 4-Feb 12, 3rd Marking Period
Feb 15-Feb 26, Acad. Break!!
March 1-Apr 9, 4th Marking Period
Apr 12-Apr 23, Acad. Break!!
Apr 26-Jun 4, 5th Marking Period
Jun 7-Jun 18, Acad. Break!!
Jun 21-Jul 30, 6th Marking Period
Aug 2-Aug 13, Acad. Break!!
Aug 16-Sept 24, 7th Marking Period

Introducing The Terrific Trio:

Miss Emily, 10 1/2 years old, 4th Grade

Mr. Tyler, 8 years old, 2nd Grade

Miss Claire, 6 years old, 1st Grade

Curriculum we are using this year!
*Math: Modern Curriculum Press
*Lang. Arts: First Lang Less-Ty/Claire
Spectrum Lang Arts-Em
Expl. the Code
H.O.P.-Ty and Claire
*Spelling: AVKO (Em only)
*Penmanship: HWWT
*History: Stories of the Pilgrims
*Science: Exploring Creation w/Zoology
*Geography: A Child's Geography
Reading:
*Spectrum Reading-Em/Ty
*Assigned Daily Reading
*Friday Enrichment Days w/HS Group
*Private Art Lessons-Emily

UPCOMING EVENTS!!
Nov. 19 "Homeschool event" at the Library
Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day!
Dec. 5, Tom's Birthday!
Dec. 13, Kid's Christmas Program
Dec. 16, IceCream Night at Awana!!
Dec. 17, "Homeschool event" at the Library
Dec. 25, Christmas!
Jan. 1, Happy New Year
Jan. 22, Winter Enrich. Days begin

What's the family doing in Awana this year?
Em: T&T, 2nd book
Ty: Sparks, 3rd book
Claire: Sparks, 2nd book
Mom: T & T Director
Dad: help as he can

A=Approved
W=Workmen
A=Are
N=Not
A=Ashamed
2 Timothy 2:15 "Do your best to to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth."

MOM IS READING THROUGH THE BIBLE!
This journey began Oct. 2009
OLD TESTAMENT
~~Genesis~~
~~Exodus~~
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1st Samuel
2nd Samuel
1st Kings
2nd Kings
1st Chronicles
2nd Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalms
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
NEW TESTAMENT:
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Romans
1st Corinthians
2nd Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
~~Phillippians~~
Colossians
1st Thessalonians
2nd Thessalonians
1st Timothy
2nd Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1st Peter
2nd Peter
1st John
2nd John
3rd John
Jude
Revelation

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Nov. 1, 2009 - History Update

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Well we've plugged through Mystery of History and I'll tell you, its not good. No one is enjoying it. I truly think the material is just over their heads so I'm putting it away for a few years...but now, what to do??? I dug through a box of books (my stash), to see what I had left for history and I came across two gems from Abeka Book Publications that a dear friend had given me that I had completely forgotten about! They are entitled "Of America, Vol's 1 and 2. " It is a US History study / reading program and it covers famous American citizens, and what it means for us to be citizens of the greatest country ever! They are all "stories" so I can sit and read them to the kids, there are famous poems in there too, like Paul Revere's Ride. What I will have them do is draw a picture of every story and compile a notebook of sorts. Also, Emily and Tyler will copy the vocabulary words as well. I'll keep ya posted on how it all goes. I'm so excited!

~Lori

Tell me what you think!

Nov. 1, 2009 - History was always fun...remember this...

Posted by Aunt Cher

Hi Lori,
I like how you are going to do history with the kids. Remember Mr. Duram? History was never as much fun as his classes. It's important to learn about the history of our great country...Way to go!

PS: Love the Halloween pic!

Love, Aunt Cher

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Nov. 2, 2009 - We also did Mystery of History

Posted by Diane Blestx7

I had mixed feelings about it.. MY children liked it to some degree because the lessons were simple and short. But since I have some that can't note book it was bad in that respect.
We did about 9 lessons and then have picked up info from other programs as well. And I probably won't buy the second one in the series. I do think it was above their head.
And we need American History this year. I have yet to find any really neat American History programs.. I want to do study more about American beside wars and space programs... :( I want things like the Orphan Train, and some positive other beginnings... We are kind of winging it through the time line and when we find something interesting we stop and research. I also have allot of Historical Fiction books like Johny Tremains I read aloud. Jonnny Tremains does have a few words in it I had to add lib ... ha ha But over all it was a book my children enjoyed as a read aloud. Keep me posted about your history .... If you come across something you really like tell me about it ! Blestx7

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We live in a rural area in the state of Michigan. I am married to Tom and we have 3 kids: Emily, Tyler and Claire.
This fall, 2009, we will begin our 4th year of homeschooling and we love it. This year we are starting and trying "Year-Round School" with the the kids. We love Jesus and live to serve Him. This blog will be about lots of stuff and I hope you enjoy it. I love comments! ~Lori

Read-Alouds:
Stuart Little(currently)
Stories of Beowulf(bedtime)
Stories of the Pilgrims(for History)

Books the Kids have Read "for school," this school year..so far

EMILY:
*The BoxCar Children
*Itsy Bitsy and Teeny Weeny
*Harley
*The Talking Eggs
*Plain Fancy
*Sweet Dream Pie
*Nate The Great-Owl Express
*Nate the Great and the Fishy Prize
*Blaze and Thunderbolt
*Teach us, Amelia Bedelia
*Amelia Bedelia

TYLER:
*Hooked on Phonics Readers
*LLATL Red Readers (daily)
*Little Bear's Friend
*Lucky Little Bear
*Little Bear Asleep Under the Stars
*Lost in Little Bear's Room
*Emily's Birthday
*Frog and Toad all Year
*Henry and Mudge, book 1
*Henry and Mudge, book 2
*Henry and Mudge, book 3
*Henry and Mudge, book 4
*Henry and Mudge, book 5
*Henry and Mudge, book 6
*Henry and Mudge, book 7
*Henry and Mudge, book 8
*Henry and Mudge, book 9
*Henry and Mudge, book 10
*Henry and Mudge, book 11
*Henry and Mudge, book 12
*Henry and Mudge, book 13
*Henry and Mudge, book 14
*Henry and Mudge, book 15
*Henry and Mudge, book 16
*Morris the Moose
*Danny and the Dinosaur
*Henry and Mudge, book 22
*Henry and Mudge, book 26

CLAIRE:
*Hooked on Phonics Readers
*LLATL Blue Readers(daily)
*Dick and Jane Guess Who
*Dick and Jane Jump and Run
*Dick and Jane We Look
*The Deep Blue Sea
*The Lion and the Mouse
*I Read about Jesus
*I Learn about Jesus
*Dick and Jane Something Funny
*Dick and Jane Firehouse Field Trip
*Dick and Jane Go, Go, Go
*Dick and Jane Away We Go
*Dick and Jane We work
*Puppy Mudge Has a Snack
*Puppy Mudge takes a Bath
*Goodnight Gorilla
*Goodnight Moon
*How Many Fish?
*The Little Runaway
*I shop with my Daddy
*Biscuit finds a Friend
*Dick and Jane Rainy Day Fun
*Whose Footprints?
*Dick and Jane Christmas Story
*The Red Sled
*Mama's Little Bears
*Swing Otto Swing!
*Point Pip Point
*Little Engine Helps out
*Go Away Spot
*The Nose Book
*Digby
*The Cows are in the Corn

HOMESCHOOL
Our homeschooling adventures, struggles, ideas, etc....

FAITH/HOPE/LOVE
These are entries that deal with my walk with God, my family, etc..

HOMEMAKING
Things and tricks I find to help be a homemaker.

AWANA
Updates on how the kids are doing in our church's Awana program.

ADVENTURES WITH THE TERRIFIC TRIO!
Adventures we have on vacations or with family and friends.

MOTHERHOOD
My adventures as a MOM!

BOOKS & MOVIES
My thoughts and opinions on books and movies.

TOURETTE'S SYNDROME
Our journey with Tourette's Syndrome. Our son, Tyler has this neurological disorder.

Tourettes Syndrome Assoc.
Good info on Tourettes Syndrome

AboutHomeschooling
Info on homeschooling basics, ideas and state rules.

Michigan Homeschooling Laws
This document shows what Michigan requires for homeschoolers.

AWANA
Info on what AWANA is.

Whits End/Advent.in Odyssey
Listen to Adventures in Odyssey and what is happening in Whits End.

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