Our Curriculum Plans for 2012-13

I guess we're already approaching that time of year when we plan for the next school year. I can't wrap my head around finishing THIS year! Whether you need ideas for curriculum or want a review, here is what we plan to use for 2012-13. Most of it we buy from Catholic Heritage Curricula at chcweb.com unless listed otherwise.


Grade 5 (Mikayla)

Math: Saxon Homeschool Math 6/5
English Grammar and Writing: Voyages in English 5 [loylapress.com]
Reading: Classic Novels [most found at Target $1]
Spelling: My Catholic Speller D
History: From Sea to Shining Sea, Map Skills E
Science: Behold and See 5, All Things Girl, The Care & Keeping of You [American Girl]
Music: MusIQ Homeschool piano lessons for PC [www.musiqhomeschool.com]
Art: Tea and Cake with the Saints (hospitality), Art with a Purpose 5
Religion (Catholic): Faith and Life Series 5, and A Catholic Garden of Puzzles


Grade 2 (Stanley)

Math: Saxon Math 2
English Grammar and Writing: Voyages in English 2 [loyolapress.com]
Reading/Phonics: Little Folks Readers and others
Spelling: My Catholic Speller A
Handwriting: New American Cursive Wkbk1 [memoriapress.com]
History: Our Fathers World (continents) [setonbooks.com], Map Skills B
Science: Behold and See 2, Science 2 for Little Folks
Music: MusIQ Homeschool piano lessons for PC [www.musiqhomeschool.com]
Art: Tin Cups and Tinder (outdoor fun), Art With a Purpose 2
Religion (Catholic): Faith and Life Series 2 (1st Holy Communion)

Kindergarten (Sabrina)

Math: Saxon Math K, I Can Find Numbers and Shapes
Phonics: Little Stories for Little Folks
Handwriting: Little Folks Letter and Number Practice, CH Handwriting K
Science: K Science [SetonBooks.com]
Music: (learning basics about rhythm and instruments, traditional songs)
Art: Weekly activities [on CatholicIcing.com]
Religion (Catholic): K Catechism [SetonBooks.com]

Preschool (Jonathan and Eddie)
They can do whatever their hearts' desire…



My Mom rocks! Git 'r Done!