I know this is not the most interesting post, but I am writing it for my own reference more than anything else.
Here are my curriculum ideas as of right now:
Anthony needs/enjoys being challenged in math and reading. So, I want to make sure our curriculum has strong math and gives him lots of reading practice.
Math U See - after some research, I think this program will be perfect for my smart and wiggly worms. I really like how the guy on the video explains the concepts, and I know that Anthony will too. I also believe Luke will do well with this program as well, when his time comes :)
Five In A Row I also want to make sure that our curriculum can easily be adjusted to include my younger 2 children. This curriculum seems PERFECT for that purpose. Also, it has tons of reading (of GOOD children's literature) and seems easy on me as far as prep time/materials/ etc. goes. At the same time though, there seems to be a lot of room to create fun activities and be inspired by the books themselves. I need that freedom and flexibility to do as much or as little as I want, without compromising the quality of the curriculum... if that makes sense. I have been looking through the teacher's manual, and am loving what I am seeing so far.
As I have been researching, and really thinking about my own philosophy of teaching, and our purpose behind homeschooling, I have really come to identify with the Charlotte Mason Method. Read more about it, here: What is the Charlotte Mason Method?
I also want to do some Bible every day as well, but am not sure if I will get something structured like the Bible Notebook and Reader from My Father's World or if something more relaxed would fit the bill nicely as well. I have a feeling the latter may be true. We could do a story weekly, and can work on writing through that. Who knows. I really don't want to over-think this.
Anyway, those are my thoughts so far. I do know that I do not want my children to be sitting doing busywork for hours a day. I want them to get outside and learn by living. I want to teach them how to observe their environment, and draw conclusions. I want to teach them to think critically, and how to find (and enjoy the process of finding) the answers to their questions. I also want them to continue to love books, and being transported to the world the author writes about.
I know that this upcoming year is going to be far from perfect, and am trying not to put too much pressure on myself. But I also know that it takes way more effort for me to plan something than it takes other people. So while it may seem like I am over-thinking, I need to do this so I can be prepared somewhat. I am so excited to start this!!!
I am also thankful to have some good friends who are going on this homeschooling journey with me. One of my best friends is starting this year as well!
Here are my curriculum ideas as of right now:
Anthony needs/enjoys being challenged in math and reading. So, I want to make sure our curriculum has strong math and gives him lots of reading practice.
Math U See - after some research, I think this program will be perfect for my smart and wiggly worms. I really like how the guy on the video explains the concepts, and I know that Anthony will too. I also believe Luke will do well with this program as well, when his time comes :)
Five In A Row I also want to make sure that our curriculum can easily be adjusted to include my younger 2 children. This curriculum seems PERFECT for that purpose. Also, it has tons of reading (of GOOD children's literature) and seems easy on me as far as prep time/materials/ etc. goes. At the same time though, there seems to be a lot of room to create fun activities and be inspired by the books themselves. I need that freedom and flexibility to do as much or as little as I want, without compromising the quality of the curriculum... if that makes sense. I have been looking through the teacher's manual, and am loving what I am seeing so far.
As I have been researching, and really thinking about my own philosophy of teaching, and our purpose behind homeschooling, I have really come to identify with the Charlotte Mason Method. Read more about it, here: What is the Charlotte Mason Method?
I also want to do some Bible every day as well, but am not sure if I will get something structured like the Bible Notebook and Reader from My Father's World or if something more relaxed would fit the bill nicely as well. I have a feeling the latter may be true. We could do a story weekly, and can work on writing through that. Who knows. I really don't want to over-think this.
Anyway, those are my thoughts so far. I do know that I do not want my children to be sitting doing busywork for hours a day. I want them to get outside and learn by living. I want to teach them how to observe their environment, and draw conclusions. I want to teach them to think critically, and how to find (and enjoy the process of finding) the answers to their questions. I also want them to continue to love books, and being transported to the world the author writes about.
I know that this upcoming year is going to be far from perfect, and am trying not to put too much pressure on myself. But I also know that it takes way more effort for me to plan something than it takes other people. So while it may seem like I am over-thinking, I need to do this so I can be prepared somewhat. I am so excited to start this!!!
I am also thankful to have some good friends who are going on this homeschooling journey with me. One of my best friends is starting this year as well!
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