We start each day reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, singing a song, and having family prayer. Afterwards, we start “school” with math as I find my kids do better with it first thing in the morning. In the younger grades, we study science and history on alternating days. At this age, school work REALLY starts to increase. After lunch, our third graders continue with school work until finished.
These are books and products we have used in our home at this age.
Life Skills
- 21 Rules of This House
- Uncommon Courtesy
- Student Planner (at this age we start to really teach the importance of staying organized and keeping track of one’s work, and time)
Phonics/Reading
- Explode the Code (if still needed)
- The Boxcar Children Books
- The Little House on the Prairie Books
- The Magic Treehouse Books
Handwriting
- A Reason for Handwriting, Cursive
- Just Write, Book 1
- Blank journal (child writes sentences)
Language Arts/Spelling/Vocab
- Learning Language Arts through Literature, The Yellow Book
- Wordly Wise 3000, Book 2
- Wordly Wise 3000, Book 3
Math
- Singapore Math
- Quarter Mile Math
History
- I Love America, Part 2
- Early American History A Literature Approach
Science
- Apologia Exploring Creation with Astronomy
- Apologia Exploring Creation with Botany
- Apologia Exploring Creation with Zoology
- Christian Kids Explore Biology
- The Wonders of God’s Creation
Health
- Proper Manners and Health Habits
Art/Music
- 20 Art Lessons
- Alfred Piano Course
- Recorder
Foreign Language
- Powerglide Junior Course
- Signing Time
PE/Physical Education
Park days, swimming, organized sports, dance, bike riding, walks, and lots of outdoor play keep our kids in shape!
