Curriculum 2011-2012

HSLDA Homeschool Laws 2011-2012

If a parent decides to home school, he or she must offer 1,000 hours of instruction during the school year, with at least 600 hours in the basics, which will be in reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. At least 400 of the 600 hours shall occur in the home location. The school year is defined as beginning July 1 and ending the next June 30.

Required/Core Subjects 
reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science

(Tentative curriculum)

Time4Learning (started: May 2012)

Language Arts, Language Arts Extensions, Math, Science & Social Studies

Reading/Literature

Classics Reading Lists for Children
Kids Read

Public Library (Early Literacy, Programs and Events, Story Hour)
Kids Page

Summer Reading Club

BOOK IT!
National Reading Incentive Program

Mensa for Kids
Excellence in Reading Award Program

Language Arts

Phonics, Reading Comprehension, and Vocabulary Development
Grade 1 / 1st Grade Language Arts Kit 
Reading Eggs
 
Grammar & Writing Skills
Climbing to Good English 1 & Vowel Sounds Chart

Pen Pal

Mathematics 

Right Start Math
Life of Fred

Social Studies

History Museum
Homeschool Days

Family Ancestry/Genealogy
Ancestry.com

Science (including Nature Study)

Steve Spangler Science

The Magic House Children's Museum-Homeschool Days

Science Center

Physics Quest Kit 2011

Astronomy
Planetarium

Ornithology
Cornell University-All About Birds
Bird Slueth
Bird Slueth-Investigators Kit for Homeschoolers

Nature Study(see Science)

Xplor Magazine and Web-Site
Simply Charlotte Mason
Hours in the Out-of-Doors
Outdoor Secrets

The Outdoor Secretes Companion
The Handbook of Nature Study


Department of Conservation

Botanical Gardens

Electives 

Printing/Writing(Copy work & Transcription)

SCM Copy Work Ideas
Work Sheet Works
Penmanship Pro
The Amaz-Incred HW Worksheet Maker!

Composition/Narration(Oral, Written or Drawn Narration)
SCM Narration Ideas

Creative/Critical Thinking and Deductive Thinking/Reasoning Skills

Mind Benders® Book 2 Deductive Thinking Skill

Mensa Academic Skill Builders
Games, Activities, & Puzzles

The Critical Thinking Company
Building Thinking Skills; Math, Science & Soc Studies
Hands-On Thinking Skills-Critical Thinking

Poetry

Mensa for Kids
A Year of Living Poetically

Simply Charlotte Mason
Favorite Poems Old and New

Simply Charlotte Mason
How and What to Teach

Foreign Language

We Sign-ASL (American Sign Language)

Physical Education

Circus Arts
Out-of-Doors

Health/Nutrition/Fitness

The Biggest Looser

Life Skills

SCM"s List of Ideas

Character and Personal Development

Handicrafts

Woodworking
Origami 
SCM's List of Ideas

Visual Arts

Art Museum

Instrumental Lesson-Playing an Instrument

Dancing and Singing

Daily Singing (He LOVES to Sing!!!!)

Art Appreciation/Picture Study

Music Appreciation/Composer Study

Shakespeare

Enrichment Programs

Circus Harmony Arts (Oct-Dec 2011) & (Jan-Apr 2012)
1 1/2 hr class/1x week
                                 

Co-Op Classes with Homeschool Group-Random classes/times
(Spring 2012)

DS School of the Arts
(Fall 2011, Sept-Nov)
1 hr classes/1x week

  1 Circus Arts
  2 Art
  3 Space

  4 Music

Other

A Compehensive Guide for all subjects; Core & Electives
Simply Charlotte Mason Curriculum Guide

Home-ED-Expert
Specialized Curriculum Selection Process

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