Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Our Kindergarten Curriculum

By June 1, 2009, John will have completed the following:

Math: Saxon grade 1 (5 lessons/week)
Memorizing Classical Conversations (http://www.classicalconversations.com/Foundations.htm) Cycle 3's math songs (24) (daily)

Language Arts: First Language Lessons for the Well Trained Mind by Jessie Wise, Level 1
(3 lessons/week)
Spelling Workout Level A by Phillip K. Trocki (1 lesson/week)
Read 10 books/week

Science: Memorizing Classical Conversations Cycle 3's science songs (24) (daily)
My Body Book by Patty Carratello (lesson/week)

Social Studies: Memorizing Classical Conversations Cycle 3's history songs (24) (daily)
Memorizing and locating States, Capitals, and Prominent
Geography of U.S. (daily)
Story of the World Vol. 3 and 4 by Jessie Wise (4 times/week)
Memorizing Veritas Press World History Timeline (4 times/week)
Monthly letters to Sponsor children in Peru and Malawi and pen-pals in U.S.

Art: Life-sized human body made out of sail material and other fabric (once per week)
Draw the U.S. map with States, Capitals, and Prominent Geography (trace daily)

Music: Hymns for a Kid's Heart by Wolgemuth and Tada (daily)

Physical Education: Walks and/or outside playtime (daily)
Basketball league (twice/week)
Swimming lessons (twice/week)
Correct posture and mechanics (daily)

World Languages: American sign language with memory work (3 times/week)

Bible Study: The Life of Moses in BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) (once/week + daily)

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