These two are doing most of their work outside of the Morning Basket time on their own. They are much more capable of getting things done without my help these day. I write their work to be done in their planners and they check it off as they go. They have weekly and daily assignments …
Fourth Grade Curriculum 17/18
I just have the one forth grader this year. He will have the option of being grouped with the younger kids for Literature if he wants, but that will entirely be up to him on a day by day basis. I write his work to be done in his planner and he checks it off …
First Grade and Preschool Curriculum 17/18
There are a few things my first grader is doing that my preschooler will not be joining in on because of ability. However, I like to keep the kids grouped as much as possible because it is a better use of time and it helps the days flow more smoothly. These are in addition to …
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Morning Basket 17/18
I got the idea for a Morning Basket from some Charlotte Mason homeschoolers I came across. We have used similar methods, but this is the first year we are giving it an official name and an actual basket. Morning Basket work is so ideal for large families. We do a lot of our work together. …
Pregnancy Update- Baby Seven
I realized that I haven't talked much about this pregnancy and the plans and how things are going. I figured an update was in order. So far, this pregnancy is completely normal and boring. Boring pregnancies are the best. Nothing is at all out of the ordinary. Daisy (that would be the baby's name) is …
2016-2017 Homeschool Curriculum Review
We haven’t yet moved into our next school year, but the planning for next year is coming along. This past year was our 7th homeschooling year. We had 4 official students and 1 who insisted on jumping into the fun with us. (Preschoolers do that from time to time. Sometimes they want to participate. Sometimes …
Lenten Family Devotion Week Seven
What you’ll need this week: This week, we’re making a wreath, adding a bit each day. For the wreath, you can pick up a twig wreath at a craft store very inexpensively. You can decide if you’ll just make one wreath for the family or if each person will make their own. (They can always …
Lenten Family Devotion Week Six
This week you will need: Day Thirty-one: toilet paper Day Thirty-two: old magazines, catalogues, newspapers, etc., white school glue, scissors, card stock Day Thirty-four: canvas or canvas board and paint Day Thirty-five: copies of the coloring page Day Thirty-six: large piece of chip board, paint, drill, twine Day Thirty-One: Monday: Lazarus Read John 11:1-44 OR …
Lenten Family Devotional Week Five
Week FiveThis week you will need: Day Twenty-six: sticks from your yard, twine Day Twenty-seven: baking soda, grape juice concentrate, paint brushes, paper, water Day Twenty-eight: cotton balls, paper, and glue for the alternate craft Day Thirty: stones you can write on, chalk marker Day Twenty-five: Monday: Peter’s Confession Read Luke 9:18-20 Discussion: - Why …
Lenten Devotional Week Four
This week you will need: Day Nineteen: Art supplies Day Twenty: Foot washing supplies OR bubble bath supplies Day Twenty-one: clear bottle or jar with lid, vegetable oil, food coloring, glitter(optional) Day Twenty-two: pink square paper (for origami) Day Twenty-three: fish & bread for dinner, construction paper, glue, and glitter Day Twenty-four: blue Jello cups …
