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Getting everyone ready for another homeschool year, always puts my organization tools to the test. Particularly in a large family. I try to do as much group, or family style learning as I can. I think it’s more dynamic for the kids and makes life a bit easier for me. Of course I do have to account for different learning styles and levels.
Last fall when we moved from Michigan to Florida, we modified our studies a bit until January. In January we started our full curriculum which was Tapestry of Grace. In December we will finish year 3 of Tapestry of Grace and then go on to Paths of Progress from Geography Matters. We liked TOG for a great number of reasons, but I believe Paths of Progress will be a better fit for our family. The younger kids will then do Five in a Row – vol.4 {excited to be doing FIAR again – yay!} Here’s a peek at my FIAR Pinterest Board.
It also goes without saying we do lots of little things each week to enhance our homeschool learning and plenty of great field trips.
Here are the plans for our year:
Jacob 8th Grade
Seton Religion {also altar serving}
Teaching Textbooks
Tapestry of Grace/Paths of Progress
Spelling
Essentials in Writing
Fortuigence – My Fortuigence Review!
Nancy Larson Science – supplemented with Intellego Unit Studies and Homeschool Astronomy
Extracurriculars: Baseball/Golf/Tennis
Jonah 6th Grade
Seton Religion {also altar serving}
Teaching Textbooks
Tapestry of Grace/Paths of Progress
Spelling
Explode the Code
Handwriting
Essentials in Writing
Nancy Larson Science
Extracurriculars: Lacrosse/Golf/Tennis
Sarah 5th Grade
Seton Religion {she does Religion 6 with Jonah}
Teaching Textbooks
Tapestry of Grace/Paths of Progress
Spelling
Handwriting
Essentials in Writing
Nancy Larson Science
Extracurriculars: Tae Kwon Do and Tennis
Anna 9 years old {I adjust for some special needs}
Seton Religion {reviewing with younger kids}
Math U See
Tapestry of Grace/Five in a Row – vol. 4
Hooked on Phonics
Explode the Code
Spelling
Handwriting
Nancy Larson Science
Extracurriculars: Gymnastics and Tennis
Leah 8 years old {I adjust for some special needs}
Seton Religion – Sacrament Prep year! We will use many supplemental resources
Hooked on Phonics
Five in a Row – vol. 4
Time 4 Learning
Handwriting
Nancy Larson Science
Extracurriculars: Horse Riding and Tennis
Levi 2nd Grade
Seton Religion – Sacrament Prep year!
Hooked on Phonics
Tapestry of Grace/Five in a Row – vol. 4
Handwriting
Nancy Larson Science
Extracurriculars: Baseball and Tennis
What are you using in your homeschool this year?
Looking for more tips and ideas for your homeschool year?
Be sure to check out The Big Book of Homeschool Ideas – you won’t want to miss it!
Dawn says
Have a wonderful school year. You always have great ideas.
Blessings, Dawn
Jen says
Thanks Dawn! Hope you have a wonderful school year too 🙂
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Jacquelin says
Hope you have an awesome year! Your choices look great and I am interested in reading your Fortuigence review.
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Pam says
LOVE that photo of all of you together. What a great looking bunch you are.
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Jen says
Thanks Pam!
Elizabeth says
Thanks for sharing your Holy Communion Prep, that is on my radar!!!!
Love all you shared!!!