2011-2012 Curriculum

This year we are using:

Bible-
Bible Stories for Children
Supplemented with memory work using the Simply Charlotte Mason file box system and various printed color pages, mini booklets, etc.

We will also be working on memorizing:

• The books of the Bible
• The Lord's Prayer
• The names of disciples
• The 10 Commandments (in short form)

History and Science-
We are back to Tapestry of Grace this year for History. 

Since we did not get all the way through as well as I had hoped, we are repeating Units 3 and 4 of Year 2.  I am planning to let each week take two weeks to complete.  If we finish faster, I will just order Year 3 and move on.

We had a change of plans and instead of Apologia Science: Botany, we are going to do Apologia Science: Zoology 1 this year.  I am planning for it to take all year.  If it doesn't, we will move into Zoology 2.  I made the change because of Isabel's love for all things animals right now.  Especially the show Wild Kratts on PBS. (Isn't that one of the greatest things about homeschooling?!)

Math-
We are sticking with Saxon this year.  Finishing Math 2 and digging into Math 3.  Ava is also going to make a slow start at Math K. 

Phonics/Reading/Grammar-
We are making a switch this year to everything Rod & Staff.  Ava will do Level 1 of the Phonics and Reading, Bels will do Level 2.  Bels will also we doing Rod & Staff Grammar and free reading.

Spelling-
We are trying out Sequential Spelling this year.  It will be our first year with a formal spelling program.  I am feeling good about Sequential Spelling as it came so highly recommended by many homeschoolers I know.

Spanish-
We are using Rosetta Stone for spanish.

Piano and Ballet-
We are continuing with Bels in piano this year and both girls in ballet.  They love these classes and we have seen such a benefit of both.