Here is our 2017 Curriculum List
1. Fine Arts- Piano, Ballet (she takes lessons and practices daily at home)
2. Religion
3. Language Arts- Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Writing
4. Mathematics
5. Science/Social Studies (We study one subject per week)
6. Foreign Language- Sign Language (We always end our homeschool day with a singing video)
This is our third year homeschooling, and I cannot always reach all these subjects everyday. I am constantly juggling the mounting "to-do's" on my list between homeschool, housework and what I like to call... toddler management.
When we are having "one of those days" or struggling to finish everything, I cut it short. We get through whatever we can. And then, the next day, I just pick up where we left off. This concept of rotating subjects, versus shoving all the subjects into one day, has really blessed our lives. I no longer feel guilty when we can't squeeze it all in because I know tomorrow promises the opportunity to finish it. And my kids are happier and learning better when the pressure is off of them too!
EXAMPLE:
*We always try to begin the day with Fine Arts and end with Foreign Language. Those are the most fun for the girls. So you will see those almost everyday.
MONDAY- This was our first day of school, and it was hard getting everyone back into routine.
*Fine Arts Practice
Relgion
TUESDAY
*Fine Arts Practice
Language Arts
Mathematics
*Foregin Language
WEDNESDAY- This was our first time using Science curriculum. It didn't go over well at first and we spent alot of time exploring the new curriculum.
*Fine Arts Practice
Science
THURSDAY- Everyone was much more excited about school and ready to work this day.
*Fine Arts Practice
Regligion
Language Arts
Mathematics
*Foreign Language
FRIDAY
*Fine Arts
Science
Religion
Mathematics
*Foreign Language
... and this day we used the afternoon time to have free reading time in place of Language Arts since we didn't quite get to it that day.
In the past few weeks we have gotten alot more adapted to the schedule and most days we are fitting in all the subjects. Now our week tends to look like this
MONDAY
*Fine Arts Practice
Religion
Language Arts
Matematics
*Foreign Language
TUESDAY
*Fine Arts Practice
Science
Mathematics
*Foreign Language
WEDNESDAY
Religion
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
THURSDAY
*Fine Arts Practice
Religion
Language Arts
Mathmetics
*Foreign Language
FRIDAY
*Fine Arts Practice
Science
Language Arts
Mathematics
*Foreign Language
My thought is not to get to everything EVERYDAY. Our new science curriculum involves alot of reading and writing so I figure we are killing two birds with one stone when I need to. My main goal is for balance. What did we do the day before and what can I do to balance that out today?
