Homeschooling

We use an eclectic approach with carefully chosen curriculums and a unique writing approach. 

I have both James (5th grad) & Lauren (2nd grade) working on the same material.  James is doing more intense studies and writing assignments than Lauren but they are still learning the same information. 

• Math:  Math U See (Zeta for James) and (Gamma for Lauren)
• Reading:  various books from the library (from animals and aircraft to biographies and Hank the Cow dog) – at least 30 minutes a day
• Latin:  Memoria Press, Latina Christiana I
• Writing:  Practice writing stories, book reports, poems, reports, etc.  We work on various writing techniques, spelling, punctuation, etc.
• Bible:  Studying character traits from within the Bible (i.e. humility, gratefulness, honesty, etc.).  They then write every few weeks a report on what they’ve learned (either through poems, drawings or reports). These then go into their Character Journals.
• American Government:  We’re using the elementary version from American Heritage (it’s free!)
• Apologia’s Exploring Creation:  Flying Creatures of the 5th Day