2009-2010 1st Grade Homeschool Plan Version 1.0 (Subject to change based on life.)

After much prayer and review here is our official plan of record for the 2009-2010 school year. I wanted share this with the great folks at The Homeschool Lounge who have been a source of inspiration and support during our homeschool journey. Please click over to find the one of the best homeschool resources on the web.

Like everyone our challenge for this school year will be doing more with less money in a new location. However with some creative planning, sharing, swapping, re-purposing and fieldtrips I think it is going to be a year full of adventure. We will also be using Sue Patrick's Workbox System.

Also note that while technically TS is a first grader we will included some activities that are designated for 2^nd grade and above during this school year.

Core Curriculum

• Five-in-a-Row
  

Read Alouds

• TS choices from the library which right now includes the following series:
  
  • The Magic Tree House
    
  • Transformers DK Level 4
    
  • The High-Rise Private Eyes
    
  • Henry and Mudge
    
• Five-in-a-Row read alongs
  

Phonics

• Hooked On Phonics 2^nd Grade
  

Grammar

• Scott Foreman's Online Grammar
  

Handwriting

• Handwriting Without Tears 1^st Grade Printing Book
  
• TV Teacher for drawing Scenes
  

Math

• Horizons Math 1s Grade
  
• Stuart J. Murphy Math Start for Visual Learners
  
  • Collecting Data
    
  • Area
    
  • 3-Dimensional Shapes
    
  • Rounding
    
  • Subtracting
    
  • Regrouping
    
  • Timelines
    
  • Understanding Halves
    
  • Symmetry
    
  • Addition Strategies
    
  • Comparing Numbers
    
  • Calendars
    
  • Probability
    
  • Perimeter
    
  • Making Predictions
    
  • Counting by 2s, 3s, 4s
    
  • Measuring
    
  • Tally
    

Art

• Five-in-a-Row
• Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Master’s

Music

• Classics for Kids Composer of the Month
  
• Local music venues
  
• Locate a drum class
  

Bible and Character Development

• Five in a Row Christian Character Bible Study Supplement
  
• Gotta Have God: Cool Devotions for Boys Ages 6-9
  

Geography

• Five-in-a-Row
  
• Lapbook in Virginia and Washington DC
  

Science & Nature

• Five-in-a-Row
  
• Fieldtrips to zoo, aquarium, natural science museum and nature walks
  
• Co-op
  

History

• Start Family Tree and timeline study
  
• Fieldtrips to historic venues
  

PE

• Tae
  Kwon Do
  
• Sports Galore Class
  

Fine Motor Skills

• Lego Creative Building
  
• Activities found at
  
  • My Montessori Journey
    
  • Skill Builders
    
  • Homeschooling The Chaotic Family

Our primary record keeping will be using Lapbooks with the exception of History which will be notebooking with the goal to turn it into electronic media for a family resource.