Home-school Curriculum

Pre-K Curriculum 

Five in a Row
An Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading by Susan Wise Bauer

Math:
Earlybird Kindergarten Mathematics Textbook A  by Singapore Math

Religion:
Kindergarten Catechism for Young Catholics by Seton Press



Kindergarten Curriculum

Memory Work:
Classically Catholic Memory (whatever level the bigger kids are on)
Grammar/Spelling:
Modern Curriculum Press Phonics Level A &B

Handwriting:
Handwriting Without Tears:  Letters and Numbers for Me
Handwriting Without Tears:  My Printing Book

1A Singapore Math Teacher Text, Textbook, and Workbook


Religion:
Kindergarten Catechism for Young Catholics by Seton Press

History:
Story of the World Textbook & Activity Book (whatever level the bigger kids are on)


1st Grade Curriculum
Classically Catholic Memory: Alpha Year

English:
First Language Lessons by Jesse Wise

Spelling:
Spelling Power/Understanding the Logic of English

Writing:
Handwriting Without Tears

Math:
Primary Mathematics Textbook , Workbook, and Teacher's Manual 1B by Singapore
Primary Mathematics Textbook , Workbook, and Teacher's Manual 2A by Singapore
Intensive Practice 1A

Religion:
Seton Religion 1

Science: (may change this in future-too labor intensive, possibly Life Science RSO)
The Kingfisher First Animal Encyclopedia by John Farndon and Jon Kirkwood (August-November)
The Kingfisher First Human Body Encyclopedia by Richard Walker and Roy Palmer (December-February)
Green Thumbs: A Kid's Activity Guide to Indoor and Outdoor gardening by Laurie Carlson (March-May)

History:
Story of the World 1  (textbook, activity guide, and teacher's manual) by Susan Wise Bauer
The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia by Charlotte Evans
The Usborne Internet Linked History Encyclopedia

Art:
Drawing With Children

Music:
piano lessons

PE:
soccer and basketball (maybe t-ball)
 
2nd Grade Curriculum
Classically Catholic Memory: Beta Year
Grammar/Writing:
First Language Lessons  (Part 2) by Jesse Wise
English from the Roots up: Volume 2 (flash cards)

Reading:
The Courage of Sarah Noble- MP Literature Guide and Workbook
Mr. Popper’s Penguins- Memoria Press Literature Guide and Workbook

Spelling:
Spelling Power

Science:
REAL Science Odyssey Earth and Space 
Rock and Mineral Kit

Math:
Primary Mathematics Textbook , Workbook, and ~Teacher's Manual 1B by Singapore
Primary Mathematics Textbook , Workbook, and Teacher's Manual 2A by Singapore
Extra Practice 1 & 2 by Singapore
Intensive Practice 1B by Singapore

History:
Story of the World 2 (textbook, ~activity guide, and test book) by Susan Wise Bauer
The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia by Charlotte Evans
The Usborne Internet Linked History Encyclopedia
CCM Maps and Timeline Cards

Health:
The Care and Keeping of You (American Girl)

Religion:
Seton Religion 2
CCM Beta

Languages:
German Saturday School
Latin-Classically Catholic Memory Beta Year (Teacher’s Manual) & English from the Roots up:  Volume 2 (flash cards)

Art
Discovering Great Artists by Kim Solga and MayAnn F. Kohl

Music:
Piano Lessons 1 hour/week (practice 15 minutes/school day)

PE:
soccer, basketball, and, golf


3rd Grade Curriculum
Classically Catholic Memory: Gamma Year
Grammar:
First Language Lessons 3 (workbook and teacher’s manual) by Jesse Wise 

Writing:
Handwriting Without Tears: Cursive 

Reading:
Charlotte’s Web and Memoria Press Literature Guides and Workbooks
Lassie and Memoria Press Literature Guides and Workbooks

Spelling:
Spelling Power/Understanding the Logic of English

Science:
REAL Science Odyssey Chemistry

Math:
Primary Mathematics Textbook , Workbook, and ~Teacher's Manual 2B by Singapore
Primary Mathematics Textbook , Workbook, and Teacher's Manual 3A by Singapore
Extra Practice 2 & 3 by Singapore
Intensive Practice 2B & 3A by Singapore

History:
Story of the World 3 (textbook, ~activity guide, and test book) by Susan Wise Bauer
The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia by Charlotte Evans (already own)
The Usborne Internet Linked History Encyclopedia (already own)
CCM Maps and Timeline Cards

Health:
Proper Manners and Health Habits 2 (Seton)

Religion:
Seton Religion 3
CCM Gamma

Languages:
German Saturday School
Latin-Classically Catholic Memory Beta Year (Teacher’s Manual)
Prima Latina (CD, workbook, etc.) Memoria Press

Art  
Sew and Go

Music:
Piano Lessons 45 mins/week (practice 20 minutes/school day)

PE:
soccer, basketball, and golf



4th Grade Curriculum
Classically Catholic Memory: Delta Year
Grammar:
First Language Lessons 4 (workbook and teacher’s manual) by Jesse Wise 

Writing:
Composition: Fable Stage I (Student book and DVD)  by Memoria Press

Reading:
(finish Lassie)
King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table Memoria Press Literature Guides and Workbooks

Spelling:
Spelling Power/Understanding the Logic of English

Science:
Elemental Science: Physics

Math:
Primary Mathematics Textbook , Workbook, and ~Teacher's Manual 3B by Singapore
Primary Mathematics Textbook , Workbook, and Teacher's Manual 4A by Singapore
Extra Practice 3 & 4 by Singapore
Intensive Practice ??? by Singapore

History:
Story of the World 4 (textbook, ~activity guide, and test book) by Susan Wise Bauer
The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia by Charlotte Evans (already own)
The Usborne Internet Linked History Encyclopedia (already own)
CCM Maps and Timeline Cards

Health:
Janice Van Cleave's Food and Nutrition

Religion:
Seton Religion 4
CCM delta

Languages:
German Saturday School
Latin-Classically Catholic Memory Beta Year (Teacher’s Manual)
Latina Christiana(CD, workbook, etc.) Memoria Press

Art  
Sew and Go
Ginger Himes DVDs
Drawing with the Right Side of Your Brain

Music:
Piano Lessons 45 mins/week (practice 20-45 minutes/school day)


PE:
soccer, basketball, and golf