2013-2014 Curriculum

2013-2014 Curriculum

Discipleship

Character Traits: Hubbard Cupboard Joyful Heart Character

http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/Joyful_Heart_Character_Definition_and_Verse_Charts.pdf

Tune Charts to help us remember the trait: http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/character_activities.html#CharacterTraitTuneCharts

Bible Memorization

http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/bible_memorization.html

Bible Portion to go with H.C. Joyful Heart

http://www.calvarycurriculum.com

Discipline

Organization/Planner

http://www.aplaninplace.net/

We have the Teacher edition for me (customized), Deluxe Student for 2^nd grader (customized),  and 2 Early Learner Planners.

Memory Work and Subject Focus: Classical Conversations Cycle 2

https://www.classicalconversations.com

Math: Core- Christian Light Math

http://www.clp.org/store/by_course/46

Reviews that sum up why we like CLE Math

http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/323423-if-you-have-used-both-saxon-and-cle-math-can-you-comment-on-the-differences

Math Facts: Classical Conversations Addition and Multiplication Flashcards

http://www.classicalconversationsbooks.com/maflset1adcl.html

http://www.classicalconversationsbooks.com/maflset2mucl.html

Pre-K

Core: Rod and Staff ABC Series

 http://info.milestonebooks.com/rod-and-staff/samples/preschool/

Literature: Five In a Row inspired activities and book list

http://greatday2learn.blogspot.com/2011/07/preschool-and-toddler-activity-plans.html

Kindergarten

Phonics and Reading: CLE Learning to Read

http://www.clp.org/store/by_course/172

Early Math/Letter Formation/ Critical Thinking: CLE Kindergarten II

 http://www.clp.org/store/by_course/171

Literature: Five In a Row inspired activities and book list

http://greatday2learn.blogspot.com/2011/07/preschool-and-toddler-activity-plans.html

2nd Grade

Handwriting: Memoria Press New American Cursive 1 and 2

http://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/penmanship/new-american-cursive

2^nd grader is almost finished with NAC 1 and will move into 2 soon.

Writing Composition  2^nd Grade (1^st 3 quarters): Essentials in Writing

http://www.essentialsinwriting.com/second-grade.php

Poetry Composition: Crafty Classroom Poetry Journal

http://www.thecraftyclassroom.com/HomeschoolPrintableWritingPoetry.html

Grammar/Spelling (2nd Grade): CLE Language Arts 1 & 2

http://www.clp.org/store/by_course/32

2nd Grader will finish LA 1 and then go on to LA 2 (We started CLE LA late last year after making the decision to switch from First Language Lessons.)

Independent Reading/Comprehension: Veritas Press More Favorites and 2^nd Grade Comprehension Guides

http://www.veritaspress.com/browse-by-grade/second-grade/literature.html

·  Danny and the Dinosaur

·  Encyclopedia Brown: Boy Detective

·  The Hundred Dresses

·  Mouse Soup

·  My Father`s Dragon

·  Now We are Six

·  Owls in the Family

·  Sarah Plain and Tall

·  Baby Island

 ·  Boxcar Children

·  Little House in the Big Woods

·  Little House on the Prairie

·  Milly Molly Mandy

·  Pinocchio

·  The Railway Children

·  Winnie the Pooh

Read Alouds: Booklist inspired by Classical Conversations Cycle 2

http://greatday2learn.blogspot.com/2013/05/rough-draft-table-of-literature.html

Discover

Science: Apologia Exploring Creation through Astronomy (2 days a week)

http://shop.apologia.com/61-astronomy

History: Story of the World Vol. 2 Middle Ages (2 days a week) (book, cd, and activity book)

http://peacehillpress.com/history-and-geography/story-of-the-world.html

Geography: Classical Conversations “The Core” by Leigh Bortins Ch. 8 suggestions/ Geo Trivium Tables

Tracing and continent blob maps

 http://www.halfahundredacrewood.com/2013/06/cycle-2-geography-resources.html

Geography Trivium Tables

http://www.classicalconversationsbooks.com/trtagecy2.html

Delight

Classical Conversations Extra Activities, Projects, plans: Sola Gratia Mom CC Cycle 2 Plans

http://solagratiamom.blogspot.com

Art Projects Video: Homeart Studio (K, 1^st and 2^nd year)

http://www.officialhomeartstudio.com

Arts and Crafts

http://www.abeka.com/ABekaOnline/ProductSearch.aspx?grade=&subject=ART&title=&sbn=

Outside the home activities

-        Classical Conversations Community Day (2 oldest) http://www.classicalconversations.com

-        3 hour once a week Athletics program (2 oldest)

-        Kids Khoir Fall and Spring (all three)

-        Junior Bible Quiz (2 oldest) http://nationaljbq.org

-        Ranger Kids/Mpact Girls (all three)

http://royalrangers.com/programs/advancement/rangerkids/

http://mgc.ag.org

-        Area co-op  once a week: park day and chess club (all three)

-        Field Trips all year:)

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