All Cycles: Language Arts and Literature

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Language Arts Books If you are teaching your children using Charlotte Mason’s methods and including narration, dictation and copy work, there is really no reason to use an additional spelling or handwriting program. With this in mind, I have not scheduled a full syllabus of language arts materials.  Instead, I have listed some phonics/reading programs … Read more

Homeschooling a Child Who Fights It

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Each child is so unique. Even if children share the same genetics, their learning styles, preferences and personalities can be so different. Being blessed with a child who loves worksheets, soaks everything up quickly and learns to read just before the age of five can boost a mom’s confidence. And on the flip side of … Read more

Cycle 2 Science: Nature & Animals Form 2+

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Choose one or two books from the list below for whole-family or independent reading, if you’d like to cover this subject. The “Look About You” Nature Study Books, Book II by Thomas Hoare This book is scheduled at a pace of one chapter per week for Week 15 through Week 24. Fins, Feathers, and Faith: Wisdom from … Read more

Cycle 2 Science: Nature Projects

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Form 1 Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots by Sharon Lovejoy This book is scheduled for Terms 3 and 4 and is spread over all four cycles. I chose Terms 3 and 4 because, if you begin school in late Summer or early Fall (with Term 1), the gardening activities in this book will make most sense … Read more

Cycle 2 Science: Nature & Animals Form 1+

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Choose one or two books from the list below for whole-family or independent reading, if you’d like to cover this subject. Mother West Wind, Volume II by Thornton W. Burgess This volume contains all four “Mother West Wind” stories that are scheduled during Cycle 2. You can purchase this volume, or find the stories individually. There is … Read more

Cycle 2 Science: Ecosystems Picture Books Form 1+

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Picture Books, Form 1+ (or, whole family read aloud) The following books are not included on any of the PDF schedules. You may want to look for these books at a public or church library or purchase used or new copies. If you like to keep careful schedules, you could schedule one picture book per week or read … Read more

Cycle 2 Science: Ecosystems Form 2+

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 Choose one or two books from the list below for whole-family or independent reading, if you’d like to cover this subject.   The Good and the Beautiful Ecosystems Additional books and resources available as well. To go through these books at the pace suggested by The Good and the Beautiful, make sure to use two … Read more