For the 2017-2018 school year we are trying something new, MTH. For those that use MTH, this post may be helpful to you. The first step in our home education journey for the new school year was having our classes approved. By doing so, we can be refunded up to a certain amount on nonreligious home education items.
O- 5th grader
Period 2- Math
Charlotte Mason Institutes-The Alveary. Student will use the lessons plans and books outlined. Student will increase her mathematical skills by utilizing Ray's Practical Arithmetic, First Lessons in Geometry, Paper Sloyd for Primary Grades, and Number Stories of Long Ago- but it not limited to its use. Resources also include graph paper notebooks to complete work. Math games, books, and manipulatives may also be used. Family yearly membership to the Alveary will be used.
(We will be using the Charlotte Mason Institute's The Alveary for all our courses. It has book lists and lesson plans for several subjects including math. I needed to include the membership for one of our courses so I can be reimbursed for it. For math itself, we will be following Charlotte Mason and they way she did math. I'm still learning about this.)
Period 3- Language Arts
Alveary-She will read various genres of literature. These include but it not limited to fantasy, fiction, classics, historical fiction, instructional, classics, poetry, mythology, non-fiction, biography, Shakespeare, Plutarch. Grammar (Junior Analytical Grammar) and Latin (Minimus) to gain a better understanding of the foundation of the English language. Handwriting skills refined through calligraphy. Resources include but not limited to calligraphy instruction books, writing books/paper, pens.
(Charlotte Mason is literature rich so most of our funds for this class period will be spent on books. We will use Junior Analytical Grammar and Minimus Latin this year. We will also take a calligraphy course to improve fine motor skills and handwriting.)
Period 4- Science
Alveary-Nature study by observation-write/draw findings.Visit Thanksgiving Point, Red Butte, local canyon, National Parks. Science topics in botany, weather, eng/tech, & geology-curriculum by Nicole Williams at Sabbath Mood Homeschool. Resources include but not limited to nature lore books, field guides,watercolors,color & drawing pencils, science books, supplies for experiments, weather station, nature drawing & journaling books, and binoculars.
(My original class description was very long until I found that it could only be 500 characters--not words but characters. We will focus on nature studies, which includes nature journals, drawings, drawing pencils, colored pencils, water colors, field guides, and visits to Thanksgiving Point, Red Butte Gardens, a local canyon, and National Parks. My funds won't cover everything but I wanted to lists anything that I might possibly use.
We will study specific topics in botany, weather, technology/engineering, and geology using the curriculum through Sabbath Mood Homeschool. I plan on purchasing a home weather station and having my children log the data. This class will be used for both my daughters.)
Period 5- Tech/Entrepreneurship
Student make & grow things for local kid entrepreneurial fair. 1st semester-make items by sew, knit, & crochet. Design logo & packaging, creating marketing & advertising. 2nd semester-study plants, plant seeds inside w/seed trays & grow lights. Resources include but are not limited to sewing supplies/books, fabric, patterns, crochet hooks/books, knitting needles/books, yarn, seeds, seed trays, potting soil, grow lights, gardening books.
(I'm excited about this. A whole class on handicrafts- sewing, knitting, and crochet. And gardening!)
Period 6- P.E./Health (3rd Party Provider)
Swim lessons
L-2nd Grader
Period 2- Math
Alveary Lesson Plans-Student will increase her mathematical skills by utilizing Ray’s Arithmetic, Strayer Upton Practical Arithmetic, First Lessons in Geometry, Paper Sloyd, and Number Stories of Long Ago- but it not limited to its use. All books mentioned with the exception of Strayer Upton are in the public domain, books will be printed and bound at a copy center. Resources include graph paper notebooks. Math games, books, and manipulatives may also be used.
Period 3- Language Arts
Alveary-Student will read genres of literature to improve fluency in reading. These include but not limited to fantasy, fiction, historical fiction, non-fiction, instructional, classics, poetry, fairy tales, mythology, Shakespeare, folk songs/playground chants & rhymes, biography, picture books, early readers. She'll listen to books with Audible to improve skills. Multimedia will be used to enhance learning through Amazon Prime. She will also practice handwriting with beginning italic & cursive.
(Same as "O" , L will use many different books. I included Amazon Prime- I have a student account so I pay a lot less than others, and Audible to listen to books. I may or may not include both for reimbursements, but I wanted the options.)
Period 4- History
Alveary- She will read various history books, study artists, and music for a rounded history approach in World History, Ancient Greece, U.S, Utah history. Resources include but not limited to history books, artist picture portfolios, classical music, Utah’s Inspired History textbook, Mormon Pioneer Dances: 31 Authentic Dances of Early Saints, Book of Centuries.Geography will be used to explore countries/states from history books. Resources include but not limited to GeoPuzzles, Map drawing books.
(This will be used for both my daughters. World history, American History, Ancient Greece, and Utah history will be taught. I also have included picture study portfolios, classical music, and geography. Geography will be map focused. I also have Mormon Pioneer Dance book/DVD included in the description so I can have that reimbursed. Some may say it's religious but it is folk dances so considered Utah history.)
Period 5- Tech/Entrepreneurship
Student would like to make and sell clay creations at a local kids entrepreneurial fair. Tools required will included polymer clay, clay tools, and books- Clay Characters for Kids by Maureen Carlson, The Polymer Clay Techniques Book by Sue Heaser.
(This was in The Alveary. I think she'll have a blast with this one!)
Period 6- P.E./Health (3rd Party Provider)
Swim lessons
Tech Allowance
There will be funds allotted for an allowance to purchase things like Internet, printer paper, electronics, etc. There isn't much that I need but I made a list of ideas.
Chrome Book
Spanish curriculum (books and such needed for it)
Spanish lessons
Classical music mp3 (should be covered under history- see above)
Picture Study portfolios- Vermeer, Constable, David (should be covered under history-see above_
Alveary
(Remaining $49 from custom-built class)
Swim pass (if not doing swim lessons)
E music class
Symphony tickets
Ukuleles
Guitars
E Spanish class
Thanksgiving point pass (included in Science description)
French curriculum (books and such)
Violin Lessons
Drawing books (Included in science description)
Drawing supplies (Included in science description)
Art class
Met Opera On Demand
Theater tickets
Salt Lake Connect Pass
Applied music- 150 Folk songs to sing (included in 2nd grade LA description)
The Book of Playground Rhymes and songs (included in 2nd grade LA description)
Mormon pioneer folk dancing (included in history description)
Piano music books
Violin Music books
Voice singing books
Jump ropes
Chinese Jump ropes
Cat’s Cradle
Hale Center Youth season tickets- $40 adult, $30 child.
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