Layer upon layer of understanding creates ripples effects and changes in our education. As my children grow, natural shifts follow.
This year we will shift to a morning together time and more leveled science and history. This means more independent learning for my middle school children.
I like this painting. The mountains go on and on. Each year is a story, a mountain of beauty and experience.
Values:
Heart- music, poetry, story, art, nature study
Mind- math, science labs, composition, reading, digital literacy
Spirit- sit spot, gratitude, scripture passage, memory work, motto
Body- hydration, sunshine, sleep, work, nourishment, breath-relaxation, hygiene, safety
Social- problem solving, emotional intelligence, communication skills, awareness and kindness
Motto:
1. I am a child of God with power to think, create, act and love. Certainly God is with me.
2. I can become pure and proven through Christ. I choose to change my thoughts from things that harm or worry me to beautiful things.
3. I ought to be true to the kindred points of heaven and home.
4. I will do the right thing, even when it’s not what I want, this is my living sacrifice of heart and spirit.
Rise on the stepping stones of our old selves to higher things.
-St. Augustine
Morning Delights all together:
Morning walk or dancing, Storytelling with a few sentences, Picture Study-sketching, Poetry reading with copywork and memorization, Classical Music listening and singing a hymn or folk song, Nature idea with a word or concept in nature journal, Great Lives in Century book, Spanish phrase for the day, Wordsmith moment, Scripture Passage and Prayer.
Williams: math, practice instruments
Winona's
Learning to Read: Language Lessons
Writing Workshop
Journals
Study Hall: science and history
Specials
Monday: music
Tuesday: swim/technology class/poetry tea
Wednesday: cello/quilting
Thursday: Art
Friday: Nature
Studio School- Monday morning co-op
Book Club- age appropriate classes of Nursery Rhymes, Fairy Tales, Heroic Tale, Classics
Writing Workshop- Yearly rotation of Narrative, Persuasive, Expository
Science Lab- Yearly rotation of Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, Life Science
Math Club- arithmetic, geometry and applied math: games, activities
Global Studies- Yearly Rotation of Americas and South Seas, Europe and Asia, Middle East and Africa
Kinder Studio
Stories, puzzles, Movement, music, imaginative play, sensory experiences.
Adventures on optional Mondays
My treasures:
(Baby) Ruby: the beloved jewel
nap/feeding/activity/independent play/story and song
(3 year old) Emma Olive: a snuggly princess
puzzles, blocks, books, nursery rhymes, cutting, coloring, playdough, imaginative play, dancing, nature walk, snack time, quiet time.
(6 year old) Caroline: a tender free-spirited child
Beginning Language Lessons
Charlotte Mason Arithmetic series book 2
Grade 1 of minimalist math
Wild + Free Naturalist course
American Girls books
Exploring Technology- isprowt subscription
Swimming and Gymnastics
Piano
(9 year old) Cole: a driven grateful child
Intermediate Language Lessons
Grade 4 of minimalist math, chess
Nature Reader
Signature Series biographies
Mark Rober subscription boxes
Swimming and Basketball
Piano
(11 year old) Eli: a joyful leader
Advanced Language Lessons
Grade 6 of minimalist math and Pre Algebra
Great Lives Landmark series
Exploring Technology: Brilliant subscription
Swimming and Basketball
Gavel Club
Orchestra-cello
(12 year old) Della: a creative star
Jane Austen Writing Club
Mary Oliver Poetry Handbook
Art of Lively Writing
Algebra from minimalist math
Exploring the World of Science
The Story of The World
Photography and Canva
Swimming and Ballet
Violin- orchestra
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