This is the independent reading schedule for students in form 4, which is grades 9 and 10. Reading is only part of the learning process. Make sure your student is practicing the following: And last, students should be discussing these topics with others. This can be with other teens and a tutor in a community, … Read more
History Form 3+ Form 3 includes students who are ages 12 to 14. The following books can be read aloud to the whole family or read independently by a student who is able. The Awakening of Europe by M.B. Synge Includes World History Chapters 1 through 26 are read in Cycle 2, and then the rest … Read more
Form II includes students who are ages 9 to 12. The following books can be read aloud to the whole family or read independently by a student who is able. A Castle with Many Rooms by Lorene Lambert Christian Worldview Includes World History Lined Up with Memory Work A Castle with Many Rooms is published by Simply … Read more
Form I includes students who are ages 6 to 9. It is sometimes broken down into Form IB (6 to 7 year olds) and Form IA (7 to 9 year olds). The following books can be read aloud to the whole family or read independently by a student who is able. There is no history … Read more
Habit training involves life skills and character training. Some of the books and concepts will overlap, because these subjects, like so much of life, are interconnected. Cycle 2 Character Term 1 Put Off: Haste Put On: Attention, Attentiveness, Prudence Term 2 Put Off: Laziness Put On: Diligence Term 3 Put Off: Impatience, Irritability Put On: Patience Term … Read more
This is really a basic checklist for going through the Claritas Publishing Cycle 2 memory work. You’ll need to purchase their guide to see the contents of the memory work.
Enrichment consists of the following subjects: The Cycle 2 Composers are: The Cycle 2 Poets are: The Cycle 2 Artists are: The Cycle 2 Handicrafts are: You can download the pdf files at the STAR Store Composers Term 1 Composer: Sergei Prokofiev Links are to Spotify. Week 1: Romeo and Juliet Op. 64 Act 1 Dance … Read more
This is the independent reading schedule for students in Form 4 (grades 9-10) and above. Excellence in Literature Introduction to Literature by Janice Campbell Excellence in Literature Handbook for Writers by Ian Johnston and Janice Campbell Short Stories: Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Vern A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain Treasure Island by … Read more
Reading aloud is one of the very best things about homeschooling! So often, people underestimate the educational value of gathering the children together to hear a story. This is not “extra,” in addition to the “important” subjects. This, besides Bible, is one of the most important things that a family can spend their school day … Read more