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No.324: Advent School 2019

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One of the best things I ever introduced into our homeschool year is something I affectionately call Advent School.  We’ve been working steadily since mid-August and adding to that sports and extra-curricular activities…we’re all just tired.  I can see it in their attitudes and the quality of their work.  We all need a little break.

For our family, Advent School looks like lots of reading and lots of extras.  You know how you have the best of intentions, but your schedule never seems to allow for the extra baking sessions or consistent nature study or free-form art lessons?  This is what I try to aim for during this time of year: learning, creativity and memory making.  (We still complete our math lessons though, much to the kids’ disappointment, ha)  The kids are welcome to follow the rabbit trails that the season naturally invites.  It’s about as “unschooling” as I get!

In all honesty, this was the first year where I could feel a tangible transition.  My oldest two boys, now a teen and tween, weren’t as interested in the picture books and crafting like in years before.  They happily filled their time with drawing and novel writing and coding.  They had free rein of the kitchen and baked scones and cookies and even made us dinner a few times.  And this is good – really good! – but it felt weirdly bittersweet.  I still continue the yearly traditions for the younger ones, but whew.  Kids growing up is hard on a mama’s heart.

Here were our plans for this year:

ADVENT SCHOOL 2019
Whole Family Read Aloud: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
M (7th grade) Novel: A Christmas Carol
D (5th grade) Book: Truce
Read Every Night at Dinner: Advent Storybook

First Sunday of Advent: We put up the Christmas tree (just lights) and the Nativity (minus Jesus, of course) and brought out the Advent wreath with beeswax candles that the kids rolled.  We also re-instituted this tradition after a few years off.  (Thanks for the reminder, Rosie!)

Monday, Dec 2: We read Richard Scarry’s Best Christmas Book Ever and played the “board game” inside the book.
Tuesday, Dec 3: We read Merry Christmas, Strega Nona and then made chocolate pretzel bites.
Wednesday, Dec 4: We read Jolly Christmas Postman and the kids helped to label, stamp, and mail our Christmas cards.
Thursday, Dec 5: We read Country Angel Christmas and then baked star-shaped sugar cookies.
Friday, Dec 6: Saint Nicholas Day! We read St. Nicholas and The Bakers Dozen and then spent the day eating chocolate coins and trying out the different games from Lucky 13: Solitaire Games for Kids and The Ultimate Book of Family Card Games (books I bought secondhand for a steal!).


Second Sunday of Advent: We celebrated the Immaculate Conception with a big Sunday dinner, followed by decorating a gingerbread house.  We also put a few more decorations up around the house.


Monday, Dec 9: We got caught up on a few chapters of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and tried Turkish Delight.
Tuesday, Dec 10: We read Frosty the Snowman and Snowmen at Night and made snowball cookies.
Wednesday, Dec 11: We read Bear Stays Up for Christmas, chatted about hibernation and then went on a nature hike to find evergreen trees on our property.  We even foraged a piece to keep on our dining room table!
Thursday, Dec 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! We read Our Lady of Guadalupe and watched the animated video on Formed.
Friday, Dec 13: We read The Legend of the Poinsettia and then painted watercolor versions.


Third Sunday of Advent: We celebrated Gaudete Sunday with our 3rd annual gingerbread man decorating party!  A few more decorations went up around the house and the ornaments were put on the tree.


Monday, Dec 16: We read Ella Bella Ballerina and The Nutcracker and watched the ballet on Amazon.
Tuesday, Dec 17: We read The Night of Las Posadas and then drew Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus from Art for Kids tutorials.
Wednesday, Dec 18: We read I Spy Christmas and Can You See What I See? Toyland Express and then made a scene of our own to photograph.
Thursday, Dec 19: We read Merry Christmas, Curious George and made our own ornaments to add to the tree.
Friday, Dec 20: We will read Room for a Little One and celebrate the beginning of Christmas break!


Fourth Sunday of Advent: Wrapped gifts will go under the tree!

P.S. This probably seems like a lot for an already busy time of year, but has actually just become a part of our family culture.  Every family has their “thing” (my hat’s off to you, creative Elf on the Shelf mamas!) and this is ours.

No.311: This Week at the Farmhouse // vol.10

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WHAT WE LEARNED 

+ In Around the World, we started our Australia unit and read the first half of Mirror.  We also watched all of the Wild Kratt episodes on Australian animals we could find!

+ TJ has been asking for more math, so I picked up this workbook.  He is so serious about his work and loooves putting the gold star sticker on his page when he’s done. 

+ D (5th grade) is working on his Lincoln’s Last Days matchbook folder project and it’s turning out great! 

+ Overheard from my seventh grader: “My two favorite subjects are Vocab Roots and Fallacy Detective…but not math.” 

TEN THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR

a gorgeous tree decked out in orange leaves by our driveway
chilly mornings
putting away my flip flops and taking out my slippers
when the kids make dinner for me all on their own (a huge help!)
a clean kitchen
dainty twinkle lights
steady sales on Poshmark
a possible new opportunity for Mark
new shoes for all of the kids (thanks Mom and Dad!)
Lucy

IN THE KITCHEN

+ On the menu:

M: Mark and the big kids ate at an event, the little ones and I just had popcorn and PB&Js
T: beef and cheese taquitos
W: chicken caesar salads
Th: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
F: frozen pizzas

+ How much I spent on groceries: $282.47

GOOD THINGS

+ this shirt is too cute

No.306: This Week at the Farmhouse // vol.08 & 09

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WHAT WE LEARNED 

+ We took an unplanned mini Fall Break!  I surprised them with no school on Friday (a birthday gift to myself) and then we took Monday off for Columbus Day.  I didn’t realize it at the time, but it was exactly what I needed.  I came back to our schoolwork refreshed and ready to keep going. 

+ New read aloud: The Borrowers!

+ In Around the World, we learned about India.  We read and loved The Story of Little Babaji.

+ M (7th grade) is still plugging away at his Egyptian unit, but is struggling because he says it’s soooo boring.  He’s currently reading The Golden Goblet.  I have some research to do this weekend for ideas to make Ancient History a little more interesting. 

+ We got D a book called Coding for Beginners with Python for his birthday and it has been amazing to watch how much he’s learned already!  The book is informative without being overwhelming and shows what to do step-by-step.  His enthusiasm makes me want to learn to code too!

TEN THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR

a working oven
having the A/C officially turned off for the year
a new candle I’m obsessed with
warm and cozy sweaters
Sophie’s joy at the arrival of the most rainbow unicorn-y pajama set I could find
hearing P call me “Mummy” (I was Dada or Coco for a solid two years)
how excited the kids were for my birthday
my parents, who came to hang out with the kids while Mark and I had a date
two new bike-riders in the family (no training wheels!)
answered prayers

IN THE KITCHEN

+ On the menu:

M: Mark and the big kids ate out between activities, the little two and I just had popcorn and sandwiches at home
T: Taco Tuesday
W: breakfast for dinner – eggs, bacon and cinnamon rolls (from the bakery)
Th: Mark took us out for an early birthday celebration for burgers and fries
F: My Birthday! Mark and the big kids ate out between activities, the rest of us had popcorn and cereal at home

M: breakfast for dinner – pancake dippers and fruit
T: D’s birthday! he went out to eat with Mark and then we all celebrated with cheesecake at home
W: pasta and turkey meatballs with garlic bread
Th: harvest chicken skillet with rice
F: tomato basil parmesan soup and grilled cheese sandwiches

+ How much I spent on groceries for Week 08: $329.18
+ How much I spent on groceries for Week 09: $262.47

GOOD THINGS

+ love the idea of a “Share Table” at school
+ Morning daylight exposure tied to a good night’s sleep
+ Did you know that October is Fair Trade Month?  One of my favorite shops, Mercy House Global, is offering 20% off your entire purchase with the code: FAIRTRADEMONTH.  Get started on your Christmas shopping and support a great cause at the same time!
+ I bought these treats for Lucy and I think their mission is so cool: “Imagine a farmer’s leftover pumpkins after Halloween, apple pulp from a cider press, or lobster shells from a cannery. In the case of our treats, this unused food becomes an ingredient that is highly nutritious and ridiculously tasty.”

No.302: This Week at the Farmhouse // vol.07

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WHAT WE LEARNED 

+ D (5th grade) read Iron Thunder: The Battle Between the Monitor & the Merrimac as part of his Civil War studies.  It was a quick read and he really liked it. 

+ In Around the World, we went to Thailand!  Our favorite book from this country was Hush: A Thai Lullaby.  We also learned about the bumblebee bat, which only has a wingspan of five inches!

+ M’s (7th grade) Ancient History studies have been a little dry, so I tried to liven things up by having him “mummify” one of his brothers in toilet paper.  It definitely wasn’t a very academic activity, but the amount of laughter was 100% worth it.

+ We were gifted a set of Polydrons and while there was a bit of a learning curve, the kids figured it out and now are hooked!  They’ve been making 3D shapes galore all week.

TEN THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR

small room changes that have a big impact
my hard working football player
a fixed lawn mower (finally!)
when Lucy lays her head in my lap
hot cups of peach tea
crunchy leaves all over the driveway
pink sunsets
when P takes a nap
a book I can’t put down
our home warranty policy

IN THE KITCHEN

+ On the menu:

M: pasta and meat sauce with garlic bread and salad
T: breakfast for dinner – pancakes, bacon and Orange Julius
W: beans and rice kielbasa skillet
Th: pepperoni pizza
F: Mark brought home burgers and fries

+ G is for Granola, so we were going to make our go-to recipe, but our oven broke!  Always something.

+ How much I spent on groceries this week: $280.46

GOOD THINGS

+ Maybe this notepad will help me stay on top of the housework?

+ I’m considering doing this project for the cold weather months.

+ Have you heard of Rad Mail?  Looks like a fun monthly subscription.

No.299: This Week at the Farmhouse // vol.06

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WHAT WE LEARNED 

+ It was Padre Pio’s feast day on Monday, so we chatted a little about some of the cool things he is known for, including bilocation.

+ In Writing, J and S (3rd and 1st grade) wrote stories about what it would be like to take a trip to outer space.  Afterward, they created rocket ships (made from Pringles cans!) for their final drafts to slip into.  This turned out to be such a fun little project.

+ We scrapped our science plans for the week to check out the new chemistry set that Sophie got for her birthday. 

+ D (5th grade) finished reading The Perilous Road this week.  His final project was to create a comic strip showing how the main character eventually changed his prejudiced opinions.  He did a great job!

TEN THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR

seven years with our best girl!
a new milestone reached on the Amerithon Challenge
heart-to-heart talks with my big boys
falling leaves
being able to button a pair of jeans that have not fit for over six years!
a string of sales on Poshmark and ebay
watching the kids all play outside together before school
apple galette
a minor house repair that I did all on my own
wonderful news from a friend

IN THE KITCHEN

+ On the menu:

M: leftovers
T: S’s birthday! she had a special dinner out with her Dad and then we all ate cake at home
W: sub sandwiches and chips
Th: sweet and spicy glazed chicken thighs with red potatoes and green beans
F: shrimp stirfry

+ F is for “Fancy Flakes” aka cinnamon sugar tortillas cut to look like snowflakes

+ How much I spent on groceries this week: $307.37

GOOD THINGS

+ from the archives: Five Reasons to Send a Letter in October (time to get those cards ready!)

+ such a cute idea

+ Seaman High art students honor custodian with portrait – “The students describe Epperson as a humble, kind man who takes care of everyone without seeking any attention for himself.”

No.296: This Week at the Farmhouse // vol.05

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WHAT WE LEARNED 

+ Added a little fun into M’s (7th grade) Ancient Egypt unit with an escape room game.  It was tricky, but we had so much fun working together and were so proud when we finally “escaped” the tomb! 

+ I changed Sophie’s reading after watching her struggle for weeks.  She responds much better to phonics, so we’re going to go back to that.  I pulled out an old set of Sing, Spell, Read & Write readers and while the first ones are definitely too easy for her, I’m hoping it will help her confidence and get some momentum going.

+ In Around the World, we read The Tale of the Mandarin Duck and then they sculpted and painted mandarin ducks from Sculpey clay.  Sculpture has been a big hit so far this year.

TEN THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR

new homes for some of our outgrown clothing
open windows
five years with our TJ!
rearranging rooms and furniture to better serve our family
P’s long eyelashes
the healing of a bug bite on my leg after I had a weird reaction (nerve-wracking!)
new social opportunities for my big boys
laughing until I cry
pulling out just a few seasonal decorations
words of affirmation from my husband

IN THE KITCHEN

+ On the menu:

M: Mark and the big kids ate out between activities, the little two and I just had sandwiches at home
T: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
W: pork shoulder ragú over egg noodles
Th: TJ’s Birthday! chicken legs, homemade french fries and cake with strawberries on top
F: shrimp lo mein

+ E is for Eggs, so we made hard-boiled eggs

+ How much I spent on groceries this week: $321.57

GOOD THINGS

+ this website may help you get a little money back as you declutter your bookshelves

+ I really needed the financial encouragement in this uplifting podcast

+ Through the wonder of the Internet, I came across a video about a woman telling her friends and family that she was pregnant with her first child.  She was met with elation and tears and jumping up and down, which is so beautiful, right?  But it also made me sad for the watcher out there who may be pregnant with #4 or #5 or #9 and is met with quite the opposite reaction.  Those later babies are just as worthy of rejoicing as the first one!  All that to say, if you are pregnant with a baby that makes your family bigger than average: I see you, I’m thrilled for you and I will keep you in my prayers. XOXO

No.292: This Week at the Farmhouse // vol.04

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WHAT WE LEARNED 

+ New read aloud: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.  This is a middle grade fantasy based on Chinese folklore.  It’s a little outside of our comfort zone, but so far, so good!

+ New country in Around the World: Japan!  We read Crow Boy and had a really great discussion afterwards.

+ We learned how (and tried!) to make clouds come out of our mouths.

+ Highlight of the week: we had our first Family Adventure Field Trip of the school year!  Mark took the day off and we drove to our old hometown and went apple picking.  We always seem to plan outings when it’s boiling outside (that day had record-breaking temps in the 90s!) but between the breeze and the shade of the apple trees, we still had a fun time.

TEN THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR

Sophie’s toothy grin (another tooth lost this week!)
falling leaves
watching D teach Lucy a new trick
a new year of Trail Life for the boys
the taste of a crisp apple straight from the tree
reminiscing about memories from the early years of parenthood
finally getting some clear answers about why our lawn mower keeps breaking down
a good veterinarian
a successful surgery for Lucy
big bowls of popcorn

IN THE KITCHEN

+ On the menu:

M: Mark and the big kids ate out between activities, the little two and I just had cereal at home
T: cheesy beef enchilada tortellini skillet (not linking because the recipe needed too much tweaking to be worth making again)
W: Mark brought home fast food
Th: we had a huge lunch while we were out apple picking, so just snacked on popcorn for dinner
F: breakfast for dinner – eggs and homemade biscuits

+ D is for Donuts, using a funfetti cake mix and this pan


+ How much I spent on groceries this week: $220.40

GOOD THINGS

+ I love the idea behind these pencils
+ so excited to find this website

No.290: This Week at the Farmhouse // vol.03

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WHAT WE LEARNED 

+ We took Labor Day off, so only had school for four days this week.  We still fit quite a bit in!

+ Our final week of Chinese studies had us learn all about animals that live there.  The kids drew pandas with an Art for Kids tutorial one day and sculpted pangolins with Sculpey clay.  To top it off, we watched a Wild Kratts: China Adventure that featured all of the animals we learned.

+ Finished off our study of China with a special lunch.  I wish we would have had the time/money to take everyone to a traditional Chinese restaurant, but the freezer section from Walmart had to do.  Keeping it super real over here this week, hah.

+ In science, we discussed states of matter and watched this Youtube video.

TEN THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR

a relaxing three day weekend at home
a new houseplant
Labor Day sales that help me save a little money on clothing for my rapidly growing children
finally being done with dental appointments for awhile (what a nightmare…)
hot cups of coffee first thing in the morning
when Mark surprises us and arrives home early from a business trip
how much the kids love their puppy
seeing forward progress as we chip away at another student loan

cool breezes through open windows

artwork proudly taped to bedroom walls

IN THE KITCHEN

+ On the menu:

M: Labor Day! lasagna and salad
T: bacon ranch chicken and broccoli casserole over rice
W: pancakes and fruit
Th: taco salads
F: penne with shrimp, cream, and tomato

+ C is for Chocolate Chip Cookies, using my go-to recipe


+ How much I spent on groceries this week: $309.86
Purchasing a few more items for our emergency closet.  Winter will be here before we know it!

    GOOD THINGS

    + Just started this new book and enjoying it so far.
    + This dish soap scent smells so good.
    + I’m really enjoying this version of Adoro Te Adore.
    + Kanzi is a fair trade shop with lots of great gift ideas – I have my eye on this and this

    No.288: This Week at the Farmhouse // vol.02

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    WHAT WE LEARNED 

    + Week Two and we’ve already made a few changes:
    • Swapped out Oliver Twist for Around the World in 80 Days for M’s classic novel.  He was really struggling with OT and since I’d like to him to actually enjoy the classics someday, I thought we’d start with something a little easier.  Hoping to revisit Oliver next term.
    • J (3rd grade) begged and begged to be done with Explode the Code and I gave in.  Instead, he will have 15 minutes of silent reading, although that often has extended to 30-45 minutes.  He rotates between three different books and sometimes gets sucked into the story, losing all track of time.  Obviously, I love and support that.  

    + Around the World: we learned a little about traditional Chinese New Year festivities and made dragons.  We also watched a short video about how silk worms make silk – I was fascinated, but the kids were a little grossed out.

    + M (7th grade) learned about ziggurats in Ancient History this week.  Fun fact: did you know that the Tower of Babel is thought to have been built in the ziggurat shape?  His assignment was to draw one on his own and it turned out great!  His art has improved so much the last few years.

    + In Modern History, D (5th grade) and I watched an interactive battle map on the Battle of Shiloh.

    + Speech has become TJ’s favorite subject of the day!  (It may have something to do with the M&Ms too, hah)  This week, he practiced the ending M sound using the Speech Zone’s smash mat worksheets (that I laminated).  Say the word, eat an M&M!

    + Biggest surprise of the week: we had our first official Nature Study and it was a huge hit.  I planned to only be outside for maybe 10 minutes, but they wanted to keep exploring for close to an hour!

    TEN THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR

    M’s new “series” of super hero art, inspired by famous paintings
    open windows and a cool breeze
    6 sales from Poshmark and Ebay
    family card games around the dining room table
    a freshly laundered bed
    cinnamon raisin swirl sourdough bread
    finding new purposes for old things
    my blood pressure starting to drop (still high, but getting closer to normal range)
    a new book
    when Mark makes me laugh

    IN THE KITCHEN

    + On the menu:

    M: baked chicken tacos
    T: rosemary balsamic sheet pan chicken with bacon and apples and rice
    W: Refrigerator Clean-Out Night
    Th: sourdough waffles and grapes
    F: spicy southwest veggie frittata

    + B is for Blueberry Muffins, using this recipe from Eating on a Dime


    + How much I spent on groceries this week: $314.22
    A little bit higher than normal because I started purchasing a few items for our emergency closet.  Winter will be here before we know it!

      GOOD THINGS

      + from the archives: Five Reasons to Send a Letter in September (get those cards ready!)
      + on my less waste wishlist: unpaper towels
      + I stumbled upon this photography challenge and love the idea
      + so excited to try out my latest purchase
      + Why I’m Not on Instagram Anymore // she talked much more eloquently about her decision than I did!  As someone who has tried and then eventually quit two IG accounts, I can relate to so many of her thoughts.  I’m perfectly content to be in one space on the Internet with this little blog of mine.

      No.286: This Week at the Farmhouse

      “Instructions for Living a Life: Pay attention.  Be astonished.  Tell about it.” – Mary Oliver

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      WHAT WE LEARNED 

      + The first day of school went as well as to be expected.  There were some angry tears from my almost 5-year-old (because I wouldn’t do his school right.this.minute), a healthy amount of naughtiness from my toddler, and the dog only escaped from her playpen once.  First impression: it’s going to be a wild and CRAZY year.
      + My two oldest are much more independent this year and we all are loving that change.  They got their work done in record time and spent their afternoons coding, drawing, or practicing Spanish.
      + We tried to wrap our brains around the teeny tininess of atoms with this video.
      + Our first stop around the world is to China.  Highlights included: reading The Pet Dragon and then copying Chinese characters on their own, and reading The Story about Ping and drawing ducks with a tutorial from Art for Kids.

      TEN THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR

      a new daily schedule
      butterflies everywhere I look, reminding me of my grandmother
      watching the kids climb trees
      a dairy-free alternative to ranch dressing
      excited shouts of joy when our science experiment worked
      reading aloud again
      air conditioning and fans (we had a heat wave this week!)
      how much D is enjoying flag football
      toddler giggles
      sleeping soundly at the end of the day


      IN THE KITCHEN

      + On the menu:
      M: dinner on the go! crunchy southwestern chicken wraps, PB&Js, chips, grapes and waters
      T: meatball subs and french fries
      W: refrigerator clean-out night
      Th: teriyaki beef casserole (which I won’t link to because it wasn’t very good)
      F: breakfast for dinner – waffles, eggs and fruit

      + A is for Apple Pie, using the recipe in the back of How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World


      + How much I spent on groceries this week: $296.36
      Mini frugal accomplishment: I did a little research on how much I should be spending on groceries for a family of 8.  I found this calculator, which says we should spend $315.50 per week or $1367.07 per month.  Happy to see that we generally already fall below that number, but I’d love to figure out ways to lower it even more.


      GOOD THINGS

      beautiful art print from the etsy shop, EpoqueGraphics, which sadly looks to be closed

      + This amazing veteran provides drinking water to people in need.  His current project is in Flint, Michigan.
      + With only five years left with our oldest, I need to read this new book.
      + I’m thinking about planting these around one of our trees this fall.
      + Also enjoying the few pages I’ve been able to read of this book so far.
      + This man quit his high-paying finance job to deliver excess food to people in need.

      No.283: Our 2019-2020 Homeschool Plan: Term One

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      If I could describe the 2018-2019 school year in one word, I’d say it was fine.  We went through the motions and the kids still learned quite a bit, but I just didn’t have that spark, that passion for teaching.  It was all just fine.  Bluh.

      This year, I have five students (!!) ranging from PreK to middle school and it seems like a turning point for me: I need to step up my game and take my job more seriously.  I believe that homeschooling is the best choice for us right now – my kids, especially the ones with learning disabilities, are thriving! – and I want to be better for them.  I started planning in July, spending hours brainstorming, researching, and preparing.  I know reality is never as perfect as I plan (story of my life), but I’m still excited and ready to begin.

      Below is my labor of love, the feast of ideas for the first twelve weeks:

      TERM ONE: AUGUST 19 – NOVEMBER 8



      MORNING BASKET
      FIFTH GRADE HISTORY
      Spine: Beautiful Feet’s Modern and US History program
      I stretch this guide into two years.  The first term is spent entirely on the Civil War.
      Books, Field Trips and Projects:



        EXTRAS FOR THE TWO OLDEST BOYS



        PRE-K-THIRD GRADE HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
        Trying something new this year!  For Term One, we are studying China, Japan, Thailand, India, Antarctica, Australia and Morocco.
        Books:
        • 7th grade: Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra
        • 5th grade: Teaching Textbooks 6
        • 3nd grade: Teaching Textbook 3
        • 1st grade: Abeka 1

        WRITING
        MIDDLE KIDS READING & PHONICS
        • J: Explode the Code Level 5
        • S: Explode the Code Level 2 & Beyond the Code 1 

        TJ PRE-K
        TJ has a speech delay and is a bit behind academically (if you can even say that about an almost 5-year-old!) but we’re plugging along at his pace.  I can’t wait to see how he progresses now that he has official “schoolwork” to do each day.

        SCIENCE
        To make my life easier, I decided to just do one science theme for everyone and adjust the work to their ages and abilities.


        CREATIVE EXTRAS
        Trying something new!  In the afternoon, they will have a list of activities that they are welcome to do.  These are open-ended and largely self-taught.

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