Schedule for Homeschooling Mom of 4

Lisa's Spring 2013 Homeschool Schedule

7-9     Up, Devotion & Breakfast

9-9:30  Bible & Memory Verses with all 4 kids

9:30-10 History and World Geography with 3 youngest kids

10-11 Language Arts with Bethany & Isaiah

11-12 Little ones do PE & I make & serve lunch

12-1 Math with Bethany & Isaiah

1-1:30 Science with Bethany & Isaiah

2-4 Housekeeping & go over older kids work

Monday- 6 10 minute clean ups & My Room

Tuesday-Laundry

Wednesday- 6 10 minute clean ups & Vacuum

Thursday- 6 10 minute clean ups & Kitchen

Friday-Finances & run errands

Saturday-Laundry

Fridays-  Meet with Hannah & Aaron and go over all work & make adjustments for the following week.

Rewards to be given daily for completion of school work and chores with a great attitude.

Friday-  Unschooling day.. Set out paints, put on classical music, write pen pals go on a picnic etc. 

Aaron's 8th Grade Homeschooling Schedule

2013 Course Syllabus for Aaron Jimenez Grade 8

Bible
Math
English
History
World Geography
Physical Science
PE
Chores

Bible
    Finish BJUP 8th grade
    Participate in Family Devotions

Math
    Complete Alex Beginning College Geometry
    Complete Alex Beginning Algebra
    (Work 45 minutes per day)

English
    Literature- read 20 pages per day & complete 5 book reviews
    Vocabulary & Spelling- Write Sentences & Make Vocab Cards
    Writing-Complete 1 essay per week
    Grammar-Review printed grammar rules

History & Geography
    Do US History and World Geography with Teacher
    Read about 3 Presidents per week (choose 1 for weekly essay)

Science
    Complete Abeka 9th grade Physical Science
    Answer 5 questions per section and include 1 illustration
    (Answers must be complete sentences and use proper grammar)

PE   
    30-60 min activity per day 4x per week
    This includes outdoor play

Chores

    Monday- Clean Room
    Tuesday- Clean Bathroom
    Wednesday- Clean Outside & Check all trashes
    Thursday- Clean the Garage
    Friday- Organize for 30 minutes


Daily:  Brush Dogs and care for dogs food and water needs.  Check the Kitchen Trash.  Check all your areas for neatness before free time and getting ready for bed.  Make sure you have everything ready to start school the night before.. Desk neat, pencils sharpened, and the next day’s to do list ready.

English Course Syllabus

Literature:      Read 20 pages per week or more
        Complete 5 Book Reviews
        Book Reviews are worth 100 points each
        Reviews must be typed and well written

Vocabulary and Spelling:        1 list to be completed weekly
                    Write a sentence for each word
                    Make study cards for words
                    Review on Fridays include spelling   
                    Each Word is worth 1 point
                    160 Words for 160 points
                    Each Spelling Test is worth 10 points
                    16 Tests equals 160 points

Writing:    Complete 1 essay per week
        Topic to be chosen from President or Science Book
        Each Paper must be at least 2 pages typed and
        Have 5 paragraphs
        16 papers at 50 points each equals 800 points
        Papers turned in 1 or more days early will receive
        Extra Credit of 10 points

Grammar:    Review all Grammar hand-outs
        Correct all grammar errors on essays and book reviews
        25 points for reading grammar review notes
        10 points per book review and essay corrected
        21 x 10 equals 210 points       

Isaiah & Bethany's Spring 2013 Schedule for 2nd & 3rd grade

Isaiah and Bethany’s School Schedule for Spring 2013

Bible
    Pray
    Read Bible Story or Wisdom with the Millers
    Verse Review

US History
    Read Section in US History Book or
    History Novel and do worksheets

Geography
    Review World Landmarks
    Do 1 or 2 pages in Geography Book

English
    Do CLP Workbooks & Reading
    Mom reads from a chapter book
    ETC/ Bethy Reads from Children’s Bible

Break for PE and Lunch

Math
    Workbooks
    Timed Tests
    Flash Cards

Science
    Workbook
    Mom reads science book of choice


Chores:

                Bethany                          Isaiah
Monday            Living Rm                 Play Rm
Tuesday            10m                         10m
Wednesday        Bedroom                 Bedroom
Thursday            Play Rm                  Living Rm
Friday                10m                        10m

Before Free Time and Bed Time make sure your room, the play room and your bathroom are neat.

10th Grade 2nd Semester Schedule (Note World History & Oceanography were completed for science & history 1st semester)

2013 Spring Course Syllabus
    For Hannah Jimenez Grade 10

Bible
Math
English
College and Career Planning
PE
Chores

Bible (1 hour daily)
    Finish BJUP
    Complete SAT Devotion
    Keep Prayer Journal Updated
    Participate in Family Devotions
    Complete 5 Service Projects

Math
    Complete Alex Geometry
    45-60 minutes per day


English
    SAT Prep 48 Lessons            480 pts
    5 Typed Essays                      250 pts
    5 Book Reviews                     250 pts
    10 Vocab Words Weekly       160 pts
    Grammar Review                    25 pts
    AP  Grammar/Comp Book    200 pts

College and Career Planning
    Read College Without Compromise
    Join College Board Website
    Make a College/ Career Path Plan
    Include necessary tests and dates

PE, Nutrition & Life Skills
    30-60 Minutes of exercise 4x per week
    Make daily time mgmt plan &
    Update the 1st of each month
    Help with menu planning & preparation

Personal Management
    Monday- Clean Room
    Tuesday-Clean Bathroom
    Wednesday-Clean Living Room
    Thursday-Clean Dining Room
    Friday-Organize for 30 minutes

Daily:  Check these areas for neatness before free time and getting ready for bed.  Make sure you have everything ready to start school the night before-desk neat-pencils sharpened-to do list ready.     
       

10th Grade English Syllabus

1.  SAT Prep
    48 lessons due (3 per week)
    Due every Friday
    10 pts for work completed
    (On time, Corrected & Completed)
    2 may be done for extra credit
                    480 pts

2.  5 Typed Essays for Portfolio
    Taken from SAT Test Prep   
    50 pts each
    Due last Friday of the Month
    (Extra 5 points if turned in early)
                    250 pts

3.   Read 100 Pages per week
    At least 1600 pages total
    5 Books Reviews
    Due last Friday of  the Month
    (Extra 5 points if turned in early)
                    250 pts

4.  10 Vocabulary Words Per Week
    Make Vocab Cards
    Study
    Review on Fridays with Teacher
    10 Points per week
                    160 pts

5.  Read All Grammar Print Outs
    Highlight and make notes
    Due January 14th
                    25 pts

6.  AP English Language & Composition
    1.      Read 2-3 chapters per week
        To be completed by Tues March 26th
        For a total of 100 points
    2.    Take online free practice test
        By April 10th
        For a total 50 points
    3.  Formulate a Study plan &
        Take AP English Test or
        Practice essays and prepare
        For Community College English
        Or Clep English
        For a total of 50 points                  
   
Total Possible Points

SAT Prep                480
5 Typed Essays       250
5 Book Reviews      250
Vocabulary Words  160
Grammar Review     25
AP  Projects           200
__________________________
                    1365 Possible Points

1228-1365        A
1092-1227        B
955 -1091        C
   

2012-2013 Core Curriculum Plan

Our 2012-2013 Homeschool Plan For Bible, Math, Phonics, Reading, English

Hannah 10th grade, Aaron 8th Grade, Isaiah 3rd Grade Aspie, Bethany 2nd Grade

Bible & Personal Growth:

Prayer, Read Proverb of the Day, Read from Wisdom and the Millers by Mildred A Martin, Work on Memory Verses (Charlotte Mason Pack 3) & Read Christian Biographies.  The first will be George Muller by Janet & Geoff Benge.

*Hannah will also be doing a personal devotion each day-including Bible Truths by Bob Jones University Press for 11th Grade, read "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" and keeping a prayer journal.
*Aaron will also be doing a personal devotion each day-including Bible Truths for 8th Grade and reading selected books including "Do Hard Things" by the Harris Brothers .

Greg will be going through the Book of Acts during evening devotions with the kids approx 3x per week.

Math:

Hannah: Math (50) Elementary College Algebra
              Math (60) Geometry (Both courses at Victorvalley College for Dual Credit)

Aaron:  Teaching Textbooks: Algebra 1, Assorted Logic Puzzles and Chess

Isaiah:  Christian Light Publishing books 301-310 Note: these books are much in concept like Saxon but much less time consuming to teach!  Daily Flash Card Drill and Chess.

Bethany:  Christian Light Publishing books 103-110, flashcards and hands on math play.

Phonics & Reading:

Hannah:  Will be choosing literature based on her SAT for Christian Student Preparation Guide and will be expected to complete one book review each month.  Hannah loves reading all kinds of literature and a book is never far from her hand so I've chosen to allow her much freedom of choice in this area.

Aaron:  Will be reading and reviewing books based upon US History experiences this year. For certain this will include Rifles for Watie and Biographies of famous Americans.

Isaiah & Bethany:  Will be enjoying great books from regular Library trips and US History reading in books such as "Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims", "Pedro's Journal," "Matchlock Gun" and many more!

For Phonics Isaiah will have 1 on 1 tutoring for as long as he needs-right now we are working through "the Reading Lesson" and next we will perhaps do "Phonics Pathways"  it is a bit of hit and miss but we will keep plugging along until he is a proficient reader!  Both Children will be doing regular narrations and notebooking as well  as going through Sing, Spell, Read & Write Level II Grand Tour workbooks.

English:

Hannah will be completing English Writing Assignments from her SAT Prep Guide (about 1 per week), Doing Grammar, Spelling and technical skills through Christian Light Publishing English I for High Schoolers.

Aaron will be doing "Writing Trails in American History"  based upon the Excellence in Writing Program methods.  He will be using Christian Light Publishing for 8th grade English for Spelling, Grammar, Vocabulary and Technical Skills.

*  We have been doing this for a long time :0)  Please remember what works for us may not be what works for you!  We like to keep things as simple as possible and really believe that "Less is often More"  in that we would rather learn more from actually doing than just reading books-so we try not to get so bogged down with curriculum that we can not just pick up and experience life as it is happening!

2012 Homeschooling Schedule

• 7:30 Mom & Kids up...  Mom get ready & do devotion.. Kids have cereal & do am list
• 8:30 Start School..  Mom do Bible, US Geography & Read about Animal of the day
• 9:30 Spend an hour with Isaiah doing Math, Phonics & Reading
• 10:30 PE & lunch for Isaiah & Aaron-Do Phonics, Math & Reading with Bethany
• 11:30 PE & lunch for Hannah & Bethany.. laundry, clean-up for Mom
• 12:30  Science & read aloud to Bethany & Isaiah and finish any work for the day
• 1:00  Check on Big kids, do spelling tests, memory verses and planning
• 2:00  Mom & Kids finish chores on list (10 min in 6 rooms)
• 8:00 Dad does devotion with the kids-Mom checks work & straightens up & preps for next day
• 9:00 All kids prayed over & tucked in..  Big kids can read or draw in their rooms until 10

This is the basic plan for our school days and it has been going pretty smooth so far.  I had to change some subjects for Bethany & Isaiah as they just took too long to complete.. so for now Saxon Phonics & Saxon Math have gone on the shelf and we have switched to Abeka Math & flash cards & Starfall and Adventures in Phonics and lots of reading aloud for phonics & reading..  I really like the Charlotte Mason approach with Isaiah & Bethany.. doing no more than 20 min on one subject and then changing to something completely different. 

Livingstone Mouse by Pamela Duncan Edwards & Henry Cole

I find great joy in discovering lesser known children's books with delightful illustrations and a great story line..  This would be a great Five in a Row type book to consider..  Livingstone Mouse presents many interesting animals and insects to explore such as the click beetle, cockroaches, a cricket, a raccoon, rats, a bat and of course mice..   Livingstone the famous explorer of China could be studied while enjoying this book.  Also, this would be a great time to explore the 5 senses of smell, taste, sight, feeling & sound as many are characterized in this lovely book.   I love the play on words regarding "China".  Hope you investigate this book with your little ones..  Would  love to hear about one of your favorites..

Using Technology for His Glory

Several Months ago a very precious friend of mine invited me to a Bible Study-Accountability group via text.. I was grateful for the invite and didn't realize how life-changing such a small thing could be!  I was living about an hour from our church and unable to leave my babies at this stage in my life to attend a Women's Study.  I prayed and asked God to fill the emptiness I was feeling regarding this..  His Answers are beautiful beyond my imagination..  So M-F after doing my devotion I started texting my 2 precious friends about what I had studied.  They also texted me  about what they had studied..  I get a 3 fold dose of the Word every morning from these two beautiful ladies..  I started thinking maybe others would benefit from such a sharing of the Word.. so I included others who maybe weren't used to reading the Word every day.. and then some  other friends as God laid them on my heart.. and then my own precious teen daughter.  The most wonderful blessing occurred when my teen daughter started texting the Word to me each day...  I have been doing this for several months now and have learned so much  from my beautiful texting buddies <3  Not only that.. we have been only a text away when a need for prayer has arisen.. and when I don't receive a devotion in the morning I know that I need to be praying.. and asking if everything is ok..  My love for the Word and fellowship has grown and I am grateful!  Please Consider starting a circle of precious texting or even facebooking  friends to help keep you in the Word and fellowship!  Truly it has been a precious treasure! 

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Isaiah’s & Bethany’s 2011 Summer Reading

Isaiah’s & Bethany’s 2011 Summer Reading List

The Early Reader’s Bible as told by V. Gilbert Beers        10
Wild Baby Animals Polar Bear Cubs by Ruth Owen         9
Pebble Plus Venus by Thomas K Adamson                        4
Wild Baby Animals Tiger Cubs by Ruth Owen                  9
Just For You! By Christine Leeson                                    9
Wild About Animals Raccoon Cubs by Ruth Owen          9
All About Pets Birds by Helen Frost                                  2
All About Pets Dogs by Helen Frost                                  2
Pebble Plus Pluto by Thomas K Adamson                        4
Pebble Plus Avalanches by Mari Schuh                            5
Baby animals Seals Focas by Alice Twine                        3
Pebble Sea Turtles by Martha E H Rustad                       4
Pebble Plus Beavers and Their Lodges
    By Martha E H Rustad                                                 4
Pebble Plus Wildfires by Matt Doeden                            4   
A+ Books Pyramids by Nathan Olson                             9   
A+ Books Animal Patterns by Nathan Olson                  8
Pebble Books Chimpanzees by Helen Frost                    4
The Horse In Harry’s Room by Syd Hoff                       7
Watch Animals Grow Fawns by Anne Wendorff           4
A Visit to the Police Station by Patricia J Murphy         7
Danny and the Dinosaur go to Camp by Syd Hoff         9
Nat Geo Kids Great Migrations Butterflies                    9
Black Spiny-Tailed Iguana by Natalie Lunis                  9
Wild Baby Animals Squirrel Kits by Ruth  Owen         9
Nat Geo Kids Ants by Melissa Stewart                         9
The Sweetest Spring-Disney Princesses                        8       
               

Hannah's book report: The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane

     The Red Badge of Courage will take you on a journey through the eyes of a youth named Henry Fleming, who is a young soldier going into battle in the American Civil War. At first Henry is selfishly proud and cowardly, but as the chaos of the battle progresses, he finds himself growing in courage, humility, and maturity.   This book was very well written and wasn't overwhelming to read. It succeeded in taking me to the action of the  Civil War and showing me what it was actually like to face & feel the desperation of War,  unlike a textbook. I believe that this is the perfect book to read for teens who are studying the Civil war or just for a great read.

Hannah's Book Review on Jesus Freaks by dc Talk and The Voice of the Martyrs

"Jesus Freak".  You've probably heard this term before, but what does it actually mean to be a "Jesus Freak"?  The Devotional, Jesus Freaks, written by dc Talk and The Voice of the Martyrs, will teach you what it is to be one.  You will read the stories of many believers who stood up for their faith in Jesus Christ.  Some stories are quite shocking:  Including Christians being attacked by wild animals for the amusement of others, two young girls being shot by their own pastor, and many being killed by their own families for their faith.  The stories will open your eyes to how good we have it here in the United States.
    
 The devotional goes over why we believe what we believe, how to see these heroic martyr deaths in God's eyes, and how to show love to our enemies and persecutors.  There are also specific prayers for persecuted Christians and their countries.
    
This book impacted my life by giving me a new view on my faith.  I asked myself  how I would respond if I were one of the Believers in these stories.  I have known  that Christian persecution existed, but I have never thought deeply about what life would be like if I were being attacked and hated for my beliefs.   It also encouraged me not to ever be ashamed of God or His Gospel, and to share His love with others.
    
I recommend this book to teens and adults who want to be impacted greatly by those who have given everything for the cause of Christ.  I believe this devotional will encourage you to be a stronger believer and a witness of God's love.



 

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Cardboard Testimonies

A great List of 1000 Books for children divided by age and type

I was searching for a list of classics for Hannah to pick from and found this great list of reading materials I thought I'd share :0)  Happy Reading!!

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Teaching Phonics

What a journery teaching Phonics has been for my little Isaiah & I..  He has to learn each step slowly and sometimes in several different ways..  This has challeneged my teaching skills greater than anything I have previously encountered.  At age 5 Isaiah was learning his letters and all the sounds they made and really struggling to write anything that resembled a letter.  We worked thru Explode the Code A,B,C & listened to all the sounds of each letter on StarFall.  He tried so hard yet each step and letter mastered was painful and slow for him.  We did flash cards, games and wipe on wipe off books for writing practice.  We have continued to plug away using Sing, Spell , Read & Write, Spectrum Phonics, Explode the Code and Hooked on Phonics over the last 3 years.  After much work Isaiah can now write all of his letters and numbers, knows all of his letter sounds and can read many three and four letter words.  Today we start out with reading the Beginner's Bible together. He reads a page, I read a page & Bethany reads a page. Next we listen to Bible songs and play with blocks or math toys and let him emotionally prepare for the day ahead.  We go on to do JUMP math a new math in simple steps that is great for the struggling learner, then we read and work on Hooked Phonics 1st grade Orange box.  Then read from Abeka Health.   Isaiah needs a break so he listens to Patriotic Songs and practices jumps, hops, skips and other feats of daring :0).  Next we do Abeka History and then Spectrum Phonics grade 1.  After another few minutes play time we do Explode the Code book 2 and read a couple books about his favorite topic:  science.. we have learned about insects and volcanoes, how cars work  & the planets among other things.  All the kids take a nice long PE Break and have lunch.  After lunch we read lots of stories together and rejoice because we've put in a faithful day of school.  It is sometimes very hard to be a homeschooling parent to a struggling learner.  Slow and steady at the pace that reaches your child has been what works for me.  Along the way Bethany age 5 has gone thru each step with her big brother and has learned to read well.. so I am greatful for that <3
Galations 6:9  And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

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How He Loves Us - Kim Walker / Jesus Culture

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