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Minimalist Homeschool | Year 1

Welcome to Year 1 for the Littles! Starting around 5 years old we start "homeschooling" our kiddos. Well, technically our 4 year old joins in with her 6 year old sister, but you get the point. ;) We run our year starting in September, breaking for all holidays, and ending in May. The summer is reserved for lots of outdoor play and family fun! We usually actively do 'school' 4 or 5 days a week - but are always learning through the experiences around us. Feel free to modify the plan to fit your family's needs!

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Be sure to get your FREE copy of our book to read before you get started! You can also pull up our suggested school supplies list HERE.

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Our kids are still so very young at this point, NOTHING is mandatory that they must accomplish. We keep our focus and emphasis on play and helping out along side the parents and older siblings at this age. This book HERE is a great resource to our outlook!

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Each week we have suggested daily tasks for various categories to cover focusing on READING | WRITING | MATH. Don't feel pressured to check off every item. Some weeks or even days they may be more into it than others. If it's a day they're not into it- that's ok! Let it go! We want to foster a love of learning to last a lifetime, forcing this work can set up a really negative outlook for years to come.

 

When they're not interested, focus instead on free play, including them in the work you are doing around the house, let them learn through real life experiences (grocery shopping, making dinner, counting out the money they got for a birthday or learning time while waiting for a special show to come on tv, etc...). 

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Below the core subjects are suggested topics for the ELECTIVE subjects. Keep a minimalist style in your scheduling - each day do just one of the elective projects vs. doing some of every elective each day. These projects are also recommended to be done as a family with all siblings (if applicable) while the daily core subjects are done independently with direct instruction from you.

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I suggest you take a peek at the links for the UPCOMING month ahead of time for anything you may need/want to order or pick up. Anything for the elective projects - we aim to do just one elective topic per day, so feel free to move them around for days that the project fits best or you're able to get the needed supplies (if applicable).

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Have fun above all! Any questions/issues/concerns - contact us at TheMinimalistHomeschool@gmail.com

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September 2017

SEPTEMBER

WEEK 1 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: We're going to start by reading in the New Testament with Luke's account of Jesus! Here's a great little intro video, click    HERE!  

- Read Luke Chapter 1 together as a family (we use NIV or ESV) - after you've read Chapter 1, let the kids journal about what they've learned. Little kids can draw a picture about the story they've heard, the bigger kids can draw a picture, write about what they learned or questions they may have.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Luke 1, p.216-219; Luke 2, p.221 & 224; Luke 3, p.225 & 231; Luke 4, p. 226 & 234; Luke 5, p.235

        - Watch What's in the Bible and The Bible Project Part I and Part II

  • Reading: Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons is a wonderful resource for teaching little ones to read. I would offer the lessons to your kiddo, but don't worry if they're not into it or easily frustrated. That's ok! They're still so young and reading will come when they're ready. :) Having adults and older children read to them and show a love for reading is the greatest foundation we can lay here. If they're not ready, try again in a week, a month, or longer.

- Let's start by reading Charlotte's Web! ​It's great to read a fun book and then watch the movie at the end, so that's what we'll do for most of these. Aim to read 1 chapter per day- morning or in the evening, doesn't matter. If you aren't able to read one day, no worries! Some days you may read 2 or 3 chapters- just move at whatever pace works for you and engages your little one!

  • Writing: Let's start by learning each letter and working on our penmanship. Sing the ABC Song together! 

- Handwriting Without Tears is a great workbook - but you can easily pick up a book of letter practice at any store, download some free ones, or make up your own in their journal notebook. Here is a video to help them visualize - Letter A. (Select the letter you're working on in the workbook..)

  • Math: Set up an account at Khan Academy, this will give them missions to work on to learn math skills from how to count up through high school. One of the best ways to learn beginning math concepts is through day to day life -- counting items, separating, asking what time it is, etc...

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: In the spirit of back to school & excitedly waiting for the season to make it switch into autumn, this week's baking project is apple shaped cupcakes! Yummm! Enjoy!

  • History: A Child's History of the World is our history text. It covers the history of the world in informational but fun stories that our kids can relate to and learn from. HINT: I buy most of my books (well, most everything I buy ;) from Amazon- but they have great used book options too! [If you have older kids: there is a book with more information for the big kids, feel free to skip this book and just read the other together.] Aim to read 2 -3 chapters each week. 

  • Science: Let's start off the year playing with eggs! A fun favorite is to submerge an egg in vinegar and watch it transform. See some fun egg experiments HERE!

  • Crafting: Fill out this back-to-school quiz! Draw a special picture on the back- these can be such fun keepsakes each year!

  • P.E.: Yoga is such a great and FUN activity that the whole family can enjoy! Put on something comfy, make some space on the floor, and be ready to listen, focus and stretch. No talking during the video- we must listen and follow the instructions of the story. Click HERE! 

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WEEK 2 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: We're continuing on through Luke, you probably read up through chapter 5 last week. (No worries if not, just start where you are!) Chapter 6 talks about the Sabbath. Do you guys remember and observe the Sabbath? We personally didn't fully observe it (and sometimes still struggle) but it's definitely a special command God gives us. I HIGHLY recommend 24/6 to dig into this topic a little deeper. Remember to take some time after each day's reading to add a page in their journal.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Luke 6, p.237; Luke 7, p.243; Luke 8, p.245-247 & 251; Luke 9, p. 252-253 & 256; Luke 10, p.259

- Let's continue reading Charlotte's Web, aim for 1 chapter per day but move at whatever pace works for you!

  • Writing: Sing the ABC Song together! 

- Complete a page each day of your workbook and watch the coordinating letter video. Letters may not be perfect, but that's just fine! It will come with time.​

- BONUS : Let your student revisit the letter(s) you've already covered on HERE!

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: Baked apple chips are such an easy and healthy snack, here's a great recipe!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World. we're starting to get into Ancient Egypt which is so much fun. Anytime you find a place of interest in the book, do a quick YouTube search of the place to get a better understanding of what it's like there. We LOVED taking a virtual journey down the Nile River!

  • Science: September is all about apples... and there's nothing better than volcano like explosions. Have fun making these Apple Volcanoes! Here's a little video on volcanoes (minus the apples).

  • Crafting: Stamps can be made out of many different things, here's a fun project to make stamps out of apples! If the weather's nice- take this project outdoors! Less worry about mess, and some natural inspiration!

  • P.E.: Let's go on another Cosmic Kids adventure! This time we'll be journeying with Arnold the Ant! 

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WEEK 3 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Luke 11 starts with Jesus sharing with his disciples how we should pray, we know this as 'The Lord's Prayer'. Here's a cute video to watch, click HERE.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Luke 12, p.260; Luke 13, p.2261; Luke 14, p.2262-263; Luke 15, p. 2264-265

- Let's continue reading Charlotte's Web, aim for 1 chapter per day but move at whatever pace works for you! (We should be on Chapter 11-15, about half way through.)

- BONUS : How would you like to play a reading game together?

- ​Practicing their letters can be done many ways! Get some play dough and shape out the letters, draw them in the sand, line up objects or candies to make the letters, get hands on and look for these letters all around.

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: Friday is the first official day of fall, here's a delicious recipe for a super autumn themed treat!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World. What's in the Bible Genesis and Exodus are great shows that will discuss the Biblical timeline to go along with our reading. 

  • Science: Let's do leaf rubbings this week! What is special about the season of fall and what it brings? Each season in life is very special and brings about change- what seasonal changes are your favorites?

  • Crafting: Science can double as crafting, or you can add in an extra fall activity HERE if you'd like.

  • P.E.: Enjoy this week's Yoga Story, why yoga for kids? See more about that HERE.

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WEEK 4 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Luke 16 is continuing on with accounts from Jesus' life. Pause and discuss the things that Jesus points out as a good trait or a bad trait. What are some of these things? In our day to day lives, how can we adjust our outlook and actions to be more Christ like?

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Luke 18, p.266-267; Luke 19, p.275 & 277

- Let's continue reading Charlotte's Web, aim for 1 chapter per day but move at whatever pace works for you! (We should be on Chapter 16-20, we're almost done, next week we'll finish the book and enjoy watching the movie together!)

- Bonus : Pick a fun game to play!​

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: Glazed apple cinnamon bread for breakfast on a cool fall morning? Yes please! (add a tsp of pumpkin spice into your coffee while it brews too! Mmmm!)

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World. We're getting into the various Greek gods, David and Goliath. Studying into Genesis 6:4 and Enoch can give some interesting information and theory into these ancient giant beings. 

  • Science: Let's start a project to keep going into next month, sprouting Indian corn!

  • Crafting: Let's make some flour free, Apple Pie Play Dough! Not only will it smell like fall, but we can make some letters and numbers with it too!

  • P.E.: Here's this week's Yoga Story! 

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October 2017

OCTOBER

WEEK 5 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: We're finishing reading Luke this week. Chapter 22, verses 26-27 is such an important one. How can we apply this to our daily lives?

- Read Luke Chapters 21-24 together as a family (we use NIV & ESV) - after you've read 1 Chapter each day, let the kids journal about what they've learned. Little kids can draw a picture about the story they've heard, the bigger kids can draw a picture, write about what they learned or questions they may have.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Luke 22, p.279-280 & 282; Luke 23, p.283-284 & 286-289; Luke 24, p.291-293 & 296

  • Reading: You should be on Lesson 21 in Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. Offer the lessons to your kiddo, but don't worry if they're not into it or easily frustrated. That's ok! They're still so young and reading will come when they're ready. :) Having adults and older children read to them and show a love for reading is the greatest foundation we can lay here. If they're not ready, try again in a week, a month, or longer.

- We're finishing Charlotte's Web! Once you finish reading it, watch the movie [HERE and HERE]! This is a fun exercise to see what difference you find in the movie(s) from the book. Compare them with your kid(s), what version do you like best?

  • Writing: Do you have the ABC song down yet? Let's play a game to test our letter knowledge!

- Continue with a page per day in Handwriting Without Tears is a great workbook - but you can easily pick up a book of letter practice at any store, download some free ones, or make up your own in their journal notebook. Here is a video to help them visualize.

  • Math: Practice on Khan Academy, this will give them missions to work on to learn math skills from how to count up through high school. One of the best ways to learn beginning math concepts is through day to day life -- counting items, separating, asking what time it is, etc...

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: October officially kicks off the Season of the Pumpkin! Let's make these Pumpkin, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip Cookies this week! (The oatmeal makes them healthy right? ;)

  • History: A Child's History of the World is our history text. It covers the history of the world in informational but fun stories that our kids can relate to and learn from. HINT: I buy most of my books (well, most everything I buy ;) from Amazon- but they have great used book options too! [If you have older kids: there is a book with more information for the big kids, feel free to skip this book and just read the other together.] Aim to read 2 -3 chapters each week. 

  • Science: How's the corn sprouting project going? Isn't it incredible to see how perfect and intricate all these details and processes are? Yet God had everything perfectly balanced and timed when he crafted every single thing on the Earth.

- If you thought erupting apples were fun, let's apply the same science with pumpkins!

  • Crafting: We love switching up little details and decor around the home to welcome in each changing season. Here's a great project to make some lovely autumn window decals.

  • P.E.: Yoga is such a great and FUN activity that the whole family can enjoy! Put on something comfy, make some space on the floor, and be ready to listen, focus and stretch. No talking during the video- we must listen and follow the instructions of the story. Click HERE! 

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WEEK 6 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: We're moving into John this week. Watch these videos first, HERE and HERE. Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : John 1, p.227; John 2, p.228; John 3, p.229-231; John 4, p.232-234; John 5, p.236

- We're going to start reading The Trumpet of the Swan to our Littles this week! Aim for 1 chapter per day but move at whatever pace works for you! [An older sibling can read this to the younger sibling(s) if they're strong enough readers.] Here's a video of a swan 'trumpeting'.

  • Writing: Complete a page each day of your workbook and watch the coordinating letter video. Letters may not be perfect, but that's just fine! It will come with time.​ If they're eager for more, let them practice their names or copying words they find around the house (signs, labels, etc...)

- BONUS : Let your student revisit the letter(s) you've already covered on HERE!

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: Here's a fun, lazy morning breakfast treat! We always substitute our recipes with organic ingredients and scale back on the sugar. While we focus on healthy, well rounded foods for our meals-- a special time one day each week to bake a yummy treat is such a fun activity for our family!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World - Pause to Google or YouTube search the ancient lands and people we're reading about. It's a super easy way to give everyone a visual image of the things we're reading about. Here's a fun video about the evil Nebuchadnezzar and God's people- Rack, Shack and Benny! ;)

  • Science: Let's learn about the process that pumpkins go through when they decay - click HERE! You can save your post-Halloween Jack O' Lanterns to investigate if you want.

  • Crafting: Not much is prettier than the leaves changing color in the fall (if you live in an area where this doesn't happen- feel free to use artificial ones) - have fun preserving some leaves and making a leaf mobile, or simply string leaves with ribbon or twine and decorate your home!

  • P.E.: Let's go on another Cosmic Kids adventure! This time we'll be journeying with Alice in Wonderland!

- BONUS : Watch the original movie or the live action remake!

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WEEK 7 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: John 6 starts with Jesus feeding five thousand men with just five small loaves of bread and two fish. Here's more on where this happened.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : John 6, p.253-254; John 7, p.267

- Let's continue reading The Trumpet of the Swan, aim for 1 chapter per day but move at whatever pace works for you! (We should be on Chapters 6-10)

- BONUS : How would you like to play a reading game together?

  • Writing: Complete a page each day of your workbook and watch the coordinating letter video. You should have made it through all the letters now- but feel free to spend all the time you need on any letters that need some extra work.

- ​Practicing their letters can be done many ways! Get some play dough and shape out the letters, draw them in the sane, line up objects or candies to make the letters, get hands on and look for these letters all around.

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

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WEEK 8 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: John 11 is continuing on with accounts from Jesus' life.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : John 11, p.274; John 12, p.276; John 13, p.279-281

- Let's continue reading The Trumpet of the Swan, aim for 1 chapter per day but move at whatever pace works for you! (We should be on Chapters 11-15)

- Sign up for a free account and play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: Let your little one practice writing in their workbook, learning to print their name or copying words off of books, signs, etc...

- Bonus : Pick a fun game to play!​

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: One of my favorite treats around Halloween time as a kid was caramel apples! Here's a great (and easy) tutorial for making bite size caramel apples! Top with whatever you'd like!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World.

  • Science: Here's a fun, but kinda spooky sensory project! HINT : You might want to take it outside if the weather's nice! ;)

  • Crafting: It's fun to dress up for Halloween, play games and eat yummy treats - can you come up with your own costume? Bonus points if you can find the materials you need already in your house!

  • P.E.: Here's a fun little dance to work off some of that sugar, Ghostbusters!

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WEEK 9 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: John 16 is again going into the account of the end of Jesus' life. It's so sad to read about the death of Jesus, but really shows us just how deeply God's love for us is that he would send His only son to die for all of our sins. And we know, that although Jesus died on our Earth because he was partly man, he also rose from the dead 3 days later because he is God, our King of Kings! Can you imagine being one of the people that saw Jesus after he rose from the dead? Wow! How amazing that must have been!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : John 18, p.283; John 19, p.284 & 287-288; John 20, p.293

- Let's continue reading The Trumpet of the Swan, aim for 1 chapter per day but move at whatever pace works for you! (We should be on Chapters 16-20) You can finish the lat chapter this week if you'd like- if not, we'll finish it next week and watch the movie!

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: Complete a page each day of your workbook or practice printing their name and even family member's names if they'd like!

- Bonus : Pick a fun game to play!​

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

November 2017

NOVEMBER

WEEK 10 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: We're finishing reading John today and then move into Acts. Watch this episode of What's in the Bible, and The Bible Project HERE and HERE. After you've read 1 Chapter each day, let the kids journal about what they've learned. Little kids can draw a picture about the story they've heard, the bigger kids can draw a picture, write about what they learned or questions they may have.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : John 21, p.294-295; Acts 1, p.296-297; Acts 2, p.298-300; Acts 3, p.301; Acts 4, p.302-304

  • Reading: You should be on Lesson 46 in Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. Offer the lessons to your kiddo, but don't worry if they're not into it or easily frustrated. That's ok! They're still so young and reading will come when they're ready. :) Having adults and older children read to them and show a love for reading is the greatest foundation we can lay here. If they're not ready, try again in a week, a month, or longer.

- We're finishing The Trumpet of the Swan (if you didn't already finish it last week- otherwise catch up/finish now) Once you finish reading it, watch the movie! This is a fun exercise to see what difference you find in the movie(s) from the book. Compare them with your kid(s), what version do you like best?

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: Practice letter recognition with this game.

- Continue with a page per day in Handwriting Without Tears , download some free ones, or make up your own in their journal notebook. Here is a video to help them visualize.

  • Math: Practice on Khan Academy. One of the best ways to learn beginning math concepts is through day to day life -- counting items, separating, asking what time it is, etc...

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: November is a special month of thanks and gratitude. While we should always have an attitude of thanksgiving, this is a special time to really focus our hearts on this. Let's practice some pie recipes to pick a favorite for Thanksgiving dinner! Mini Apple Pies are a quick and easy one!

  • History: A Child's History of the World is our history text. It covers the history of the world in informational but fun stories that our kids can relate to and learn from. HINT: I buy most of my books (well, most everything I buy ;) from Amazon- but they have great used book options too! [If you have older kids: there is a book with more information for the big kids, feel free to skip this book and just read the other together.] Aim to read 2 -3 chapters each week. 

  • Science: Let's watch salt crystals form with this project HERE. HINT: You'll want to give these a few days to really form.

  • Crafting: This is a fun little project to do HERE, you could make one main tree and everyone in the family could add their thumbprints in different fall colors.

  • P.E.: Start adding this relaxing yoga routine in before bed. You could do it every night, or just use it for one special day (like Friday to unwind from a full week). Parents- you might really enjoy incorporating this! :)

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WEEK 11 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day starting in Acts 5. Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Acts 5, p.305; Acts 6 & 7, p.306; Acts 8, p.307-308; Acts 9, p.308-309 & 314

- We're starting Mr. Popper's Penguins this week! Read one chapter per day.

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: Complete a page each day of your workbook and watch the coordinating letter video. Letters may not be perfect, but that's just fine! It will come with time.​(It's a lot of repetition now- showing them over and over the letters, the sounds, letting them write them down. If they want to practice writing their name or other various words, sometimes just the letters they want for pretend words, that's fine! Let them have fun with it!)

- BONUS : Let your student revisit the letter(s) you've already covered on HERE!

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: This week we're going to make a pumpkin pie, 100% from scratch! This is so fun and tastes AMAZING! Enjoy!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World - Pause to Google or YouTube search the ancient lands and people we're reading about. It's a super easy way to give everyone a visual image of the things we're reading about.

  • Science: Learn the science behind, and make your own butter!

  • Crafting: We're working on a couple projects to prepare for our special Thanksgiving feast. Let's make these candle holders - eating by candlelight is such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Maybe you can line these down your table and turn off the lights for dinner. We're also going to make a hand print Thanksgiving runner (like what we did for Halloween). Every year we can add to them- what a great heirloom this will be!

  • P.E.: Continue doing Goodnight Yoga before bed. You could do it every night, or just use it for one special day (like Friday to unwind from a full week). Parents- you might really enjoy incorporating this! :)

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NO SCHOOL | HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! We are so very thankful for each and every family we get to enjoy this project with. Praying for peace and blessings to you and your family! ♥

  • Enjoy your week off- hopefully you can show off some of your recent recipes and bake something special for your loved ones. Make sure to use the table runner, candles and leaf decor we've made over the past few weeks too!

  • Some Thanksgiving themed movies : Free Birds | Charlie Brown | Little House on the Prairie (not specifically Thanksgiving, but a great show for family time!)

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WEEK 12 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day starting in Acts 10. Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Acts 10, p.310-312; Acts 11, p.315; Acts 12, p.313; Acts 13, p.315-317; Acts 14, p.317-318 (top paragraph)

- Let's continue reading Mr. Popper's Penguins. Read one chapter per day. (You may have to review a little bit on the first 5 chapters that we read the week before Thanksgiving, reading chapters 6-10 this week)

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: Continue letting them practice their name or copy words down that they find around the house. If there's any letters they struggle with you can go back and do extra practice on those. We really want a strong foundation here so let them take their time.

- Bonus : Pick a fun game to play!​

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

December 2017

DECEMBER

WEEK 13 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day starting in Acts 15. Be sure to journal about what they've learned. Little kids can draw a picture about the story they've heard, the bigger kids can draw a picture, write about what they learned or questions they may have.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Acts 15, p.318; Acts 16, p.318-320; Acts 17, p.321-322; Acts 18 &19, p.322-323

  • Reading: You should be on Lesson 61 in Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. Offer the lessons to your kiddo, but don't worry if they're not into it or easily frustrated. That's ok! They're still so young and reading will come when they're ready. :) Having adults and older children read to them and show a love for reading is the greatest foundation we can lay here. If they're not ready, try again in a week, a month, or longer.

- Let's continue reading Mr. Popper's Penguins. Read one chapter per day. (You should be in chapter 11 now)

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

- We want to really give them some time to really get their individual letters down. They can also practice writing their name, copying words they see around the house, etc... there just isn't a huge push to force a ton of writing at such a young age.

  • Math: Practice on Khan Academy. One of the best ways to learn beginning math concepts is through day to day life -- counting items, separating, asking what time it is, etc...

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Crafting: Christmas time is the perfect time of year to really focus our hearts on Jesus. On giving. On kindness. This is a great project that the whole family can enjoy!

  • P.E.: Start adding this relaxing yoga routine in before bed. You could do it every night, or just use it for one special day (like Friday to unwind from a full week). Parents- you might really enjoy incorporating this! :)

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WEEK 14 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day starting in Acts 20. Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Acts 20, p.323; Acts 21, p.323-324; Acts 22, p.324; Acts 24, p.325

- Continue Mr. Popper's Penguins - we should be on chapters 11-15 this week! Read one chapter per day.

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: Complete a page each day of your workbook and watch the coordinating letter video. Letters may not be perfect, but that's just fine! It will come with time.​(It's a lot of repetition now- showing them over and over the letters, the sounds, letting them write them down. If they want to practice writing their name or other various words, sometimes just the letters they want for pretend words, that's fine! Let them have fun with it!)

- BONUS : Let your student revisit the letter(s) you've already covered on HERE!

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: Do you have a favorite family cookie recipe? Christmas is a fun time to make a special cookie and share with others!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World - Pause to Google or YouTube search the ancient lands and people we're reading about. It's a super easy way to give everyone a visual image of the things we're reading about.

  • Science: Here's some fun Christmas themed science projects! 

  • Crafting: Do you have a nativity set? What about making one? Here's a few ideas to pick from.

  • P.E.: Continue doing Goodnight Yoga before bed. You could do it every night, or just use it for one special day (like Friday to unwind from a full week). Parents- you might really enjoy incorporating this! :)

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WEEK 15: DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day starting in Acts 25. Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Acts 25, p.325-326; Acts 26, p.326; Acts 27, p.327-328 & 330; Acts 28, p.329

- Let's finish reading Mr. Popper's Penguins. Read one chapter per day. (You should be on chapter 15 but catch up if needed.) After you finish, watch the movie! What was the same, different? What version did you like best and why?

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: How many words can your little write? Let them try to show you how many words they remember from what they've copied over the past few weeks! 

- Bonus : Pick a fun game to play!​

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: It's the coziest season of all, enjoy baking yummy treats to share with your family, friends, neighbors and all! Let your littles bake for any get together's you may be having/going too- what a proud moment for them to genuinely contribute!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World.

  • Science: Try some fun Christmas themed science experiments- make sure to talk through what your kids think will happen vs/ what actually happens. Let curiosity run free!

  • Crafting: Get another plain table runner to make your Christmas themed family heirloom! How about a nativity style using the family's hand/foot prints?

  • P.E.: Continue doing Goodnight Yoga before bed. You could do it every night, or just use it for one special day (like Friday to unwind from a full week). Parents- you might really enjoy incorporating this! :)

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NO SCHOOL | Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! We are so very thankful for each and every family we get to enjoy this project with. Praying for peace and blessings to you and your family! ♥

  • Enjoy your week off- hopefully you can show off some of your recent recipes and bake something special for your loved ones. This season can try to turn our attention towards what we want, let's try to remember to follow in Jesus' footsteps and think of what we can GIVE instead.

  • Some Christmas themed movies :

January 2018

JANUARY

WEEK 16 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day starting in Acts 26. Be sure to journal about what they've learned. Little kids can draw a picture about the story they've heard, the bigger kids can draw a picture, write about what they learned or questions they may have.

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Acts 26, p.326; Acts 27, p. 327-328 & 329; Acts 28, p. 329

  • Reading: You should be on Lesson 77 in Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. Offer the lessons to your kiddo, but don't worry if they're not into it or easily frustrated. That's ok! They're still so young and reading will come when they're ready. :) Having adults and older children read to them and show a love for reading is the greatest foundation we can lay here. If they're not ready, try again in a week, a month, or longer.

- We're going to read Stuart Little next! Read one chapter per day. 

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

- We want to really give them some time to really get their individual letters down. They can also practice writing their name, copying words they see around the house, etc... there just isn't a huge push to force a ton of writing at such a young age. Our youngest LOVES to copy out of her Bible and just write whatever she finds-- let them go for it!

  • Math: Practice on Khan Academy. One of the best ways to learn beginning math concepts is through day to day life -- counting items, separating, asking what time it is, etc...

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: I love baking when it's cold out! Especially if it's full of chocolate! ;) Try THIS! 

  • History: A Child's History of the World - Aim to read 2 -3 chapters each week, you're probably around chapter 48.  [If you have older kids: there is a book with more information for the big kids, feel free to skip this book and just read the other together.]

  • Science: Pick a science game to play!

  • Crafting: Most of us have a bit of cold weather right now-- here's some fun things to try when the weather is super chilly!

  • P.E.: Start adding this relaxing yoga routine in before bed. You could do it every night, or just use it for one special day (like Friday to unwind from a full week). Parents- you might really enjoy incorporating this! :)

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WEEK 17 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day starting in Romans this week! Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Romans p. 331-333​

  • Reading: Continue on to your next lesson in Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons if your little one is into it. Isn't it amazing seeing this come together for our Littles? If they're not grasping the lessons well, you can go back a lesson or two- or even give it a break if it's too much. There's plenty of time for them to gain these skills, don't worry if it isn't clicking (or interesting) them now.

- Continue Stuart Little - we should be on chapters 6-10 this week! Read one chapter per day.

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: We really don't push much here- if you're little still wants to practice letters- that's great! You can let them copy write out of any book they like, or even pick up a little workbook if they want to be doing more (we love THESE). But nothing is that big of a deal at this age to rush and push on them.

- BONUS : Let your student play on StarFall! 

  • Math: Continue on with Khan Academy practice. When that's done, pick a math game to play! 

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: I love a good thumbprint cookie- and they're SO easy! Here's one to try.

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World - Pause to Google or YouTube search the ancient lands and people we're reading about. It's a super easy way to give everyone a visual image of the things we're reading about.

  • Science: Most of us have a bit of cold weather right now-- here's some fun things to try when the weather is super chilly!

  • Crafting: I kind of like that all the leaves are off the trees now and we can really see the birds! This site has a few fun ideas for easy, DIY bird feeders. Pick one (or two) to try!

  • P.E.: Continue doing Goodnight Yoga before bed. You could do it every night, or just use it for one special day (like Friday to unwind from a full week). Parents- you might really enjoy incorporating this! :)

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WEEK 18: DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day continuing with Romans 6 this week! Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Romans p. 331-333

- Let's finish reading Stuart Little. Read one chapter per day. (You should be on chapter 11 but catch up if needed.) After you finish, watch the movie! What was the same, different? What version did you like best and why?

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: How many words can your little write? Let them try to show you how many words they remember from what they've copied over the past few weeks! If you've gotten a workbook, let them practice in that each day. Our 7 year old is doing THIS one currently.

- Bonus : Pick a fun game to play!​

  • Math: Continue on with Khan Academy practice.

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: Cold winter days + homemade bread = the best thing ever! These types of breads are super easy and practically fail proof for kiddos- give it a try!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World. You should be around chapter 52 now.

  • Science: Did you make a bird feeder last week? What birds have you seen? Bird watching can be such a fun thing to do- we have a really cool crane in our creek that we can see from time to time. Spend some time looking for birds and then see if you can identify what kind they are. You can even draw pictures of them and look them up online to see what they sound like and more!

  • Crafting: Here's some more bird themed crafts to try out!

  • P.E.: Continue doing Goodnight Yoga before bed. You could do it every night, or just use it for one special day (like Friday to unwind from a full week). Parents- you might really enjoy incorporating this! :)

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WEEK 19: DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day continuing with Romans 11 this week! Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Romans p. 331-333

- Let's start Dr. Doolittle! Read just 1 chapter per day, feel free to let an older sibling read too if they'd like!

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: Continue with your copy writing or workbook practice. You can also pick up some play doh or clay and let your little practice making their letters out of the dough! 

- Bonus : Pick a fun game to play!​

  • Math: Continue on with Khan Academy practice.

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: It's the coziest season of all, enjoy baking yummy treats to share with your family, friends, neighbors and all! Let your littles bake for any get together's you may be having/going too- what a proud moment for them to genuinely contribute!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World.

  • Science: Science is the most fun when it's a topic your kiddo(s) is/are interested in. After all, kids are natural scientists! Here's a collection of videos on YouTube aimed for kiddos to learn various topics. Let you kiddo(s) browse through here!

  • Crafting: Especially with it being cold & the kids being indoors more, my littles LOVE having a project to work on! PBS shares a bunch of fun ideas- pick one or two to keep busy hands occupied and imaginations can run wild! 

  • P.E.: Continue doing Goodnight Yoga before bed. You could do it every night, or just use it for one special day (like Friday to unwind from a full week). Parents- you might really enjoy incorporating this! :)

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WEEK 20: DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day finishing Romans 16 and then starting 1 Corinthians 1-4 this week! Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : Romans p. 331-333 & 1 Corinthians p. 334-335

- We're on chapters 6 through 10 in Dr. Doolittle this week. Aim to read just 1 chapter per day.

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: How many words can your little write? Let them try to show you how many words they remember from what they've copied over the past few weeks! Continue on with your workbook practice if they're into it too.

- Bonus : Pick a fun game to play!​

  • Math: Continue on with Khan Academy practice.

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: Technically they're 'no bake' ideas, but here's some yummy snack recipes!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World.

  • Science: Let the kids all pick a fun game to play!

  • Crafting: I love eating by candlelight in the evenings, how beautiful (and easy) are these candles to make! Dollar Tree has some cheap candlestick holders too if you need them. 

  • P.E.: Continue doing Goodnight Yoga before bed. You could do it every night, or just use it for one special day (like Friday to unwind from a full week). Parents- you might really enjoy incorporating this! :)

February 2018

FEBRUARY

WEEK 21 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day starting in 1 Corinthians 5. Be sure to journal about what they've learned. Little kids can draw a picture about the story they've heard, the bigger kids can draw a picture, write about what they learned or questions they may have. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : p. 334-335

  • Reading: You have probably completed Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. If not, continue on with them if your Little One or try again later when they are interested. :) Having adults and older children read to them and show a love for reading is the greatest foundation we can lay here. If they're not ready, try again in a week, a month, or longer.

- We're on chapters 11 through 15 in Dr. Doolittle this week. Aim to read just 1 chapter per day.

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

- Print out these two sheets this week (HERE and HERE) or feel free to write them out yourself. Let your Little One work on reading the verses (help as needed), trace the verses and even write them on their own. 

- BONUS : You can practice memorizing these verses too! 

  • Math: Practice on Khan Academy. One of the best ways to learn beginning math concepts is through day to day life -- counting items, separating, asking what time it is, etc...

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: What would be better than teaching your kiddo(s) how to bake DONUTS!!! Here's a great kid-friendly recipe! 

  • History: A Child's History of the World - Aim to read 2 -3 chapters each week, you're probably around chapter 57/58.  [If you have older kids: there is a book with more information for the big kids, feel free to skip this book and just read the other together.]

  • Science: Pick a science game to play!

  • Crafting: Let's make these super fun (and easy) pinch pots! Great to use around the house-- or gift out! Click HERE!

  • P.E.: We know that exercise is important to a healthy life, and I love when  it's something we can do together. Put THIS video on for your kid(s) to do-- feel free to join in too! :)

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WEEK 22 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day starting in 1 Corinthians 10-14. Be sure to journal about what they've learned. Little kids can draw a picture about the story they've heard, the bigger kids can draw a picture, write about what they learned or questions they may have. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : p. 334-335

  • Reading: You have probably completed Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. If not, continue on with them if your Little One or try again later when they are interested. :) Having adults and older children read to them and show a love for reading is the greatest foundation we can lay here. If they're not ready, try again in a week, a month, or longer.

- We're on chapters 16 through 19 in Dr. Doolittle this week. Aim to read just 1 chapter per day. Once you finish the book, watch the movie(s)! Compare and contrast- what was the same/different? The 1998 movie HERE, the 1967 movie HERE. 

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: Print out these two sheets this week (HERE and HERE) or feel free to write them out yourself. Let your Little One work on reading the verses (help as needed), trace the verses and even write them on their own. 

- BONUS : You can practice memorizing these verses too!

- BONUS 2 : Let your student play on StarFall! 

  • Math: Continue on with Khan Academy practice. When that's done, pick a math game to play! 

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: If it has bananas it MUST be healthy... and acceptable for breakfast! ;) Here's a delish recipe to try! 

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World - Pause to Google or YouTube search the ancient lands and people we're reading about. It's a super easy way to give everyone a visual image of the things we're reading about.

  • Science: Explore some fun science topics on Discovery Kids! 

  • Crafting: Let's make some fun Ribbon Bookmarks! Perfect for our Bible, school books, and gifts! 

  • P.E.: We know that exercise is important to a healthy life, and I love when  it's something we can do together. Put THIS video on for your kid(s) to do-- feel free to join in too! :)

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WEEK 23 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day finishing 1 Corinthians 15 - 16 and starting 2 Corinthians 1 - 3. Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : 1 Corinthians p. 334-335, 2 Corinthians p.336-339

  • Reading: You have probably completed Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. If not, continue on with them if your Little One or try again later when they are interested. :) Having adults and older children read to them and show a love for reading is the greatest foundation we can lay here. If they're not ready, try again in a week, a month, or longer. 

- We're starting The Mouse and the Motorcycle this week! Aim to read 1 chapter per day.

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: Print out these two sheets this week (HERE and HERE) or feel free to write them out yourself. Let your Little One work on reading the verses (help as needed), trace the verses and even write them on their own. 

- BONUS : You can practice memorizing these verses too!

- BONUS : Pick a fun game to play!​

  • Math: Continue on with Khan Academy practice.

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: Our kids rarely get store bought candy, but this is a fun little treat with Sour Patch Kids added in! 

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World. If you cover any area of history that really sparks an interest from your kiddo(s)- feel free to follow that more instead of pushing on to something else. 

  • Science: Pick another topic from Discovery Kids to explore! 

  • Crafting: I am SO excited to make these- what a great and stylish craft! HERE'S the image, there isn't a full breakdown of steps but it looks pretty straightforward. 

  • P.E.: Continue doing the exercise videos (as a family is perfect!) Video 1 or Video 2.

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WEEK 24 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day continuing with 2 Corinthians 4 - 8 this week! Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : p. 336-339

- Play Teach Your Monster to Read! 

  • Writing: Print out these two sheets this week (HERE and HERE) or feel free to write them out yourself. Let your Little One work on reading the verses (help as needed), trace the verses and even write them on their own. 

- BONUS : You can practice memorizing these verses too

- BONUS : Pick a fun game to play!​

  • Math: Continue on with Khan Academy practice.

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: Our weekly baking doesn't have to be just desserts-- we can teach them to make meals too! Here's a great (and easy) recipe for dinner!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World.

  • Science: Science is the most fun when it's a topic your kiddo(s) is/are interested in. After all, kids are natural scientists! Here's a collection of videos on YouTube aimed for kiddos to learn various topics. Let you kiddo(s) browse through here!

  • Crafting: I LOVED making these when I was a kid-- and my kids love learning about stuff their parents did when they were young. Have fun making pony bead animals this week! (You can pick up the beads for super cheap in any local Big Box stores.)

  • P.E.: Continue doing the exercise videos (as a family is perfect!) Video 1 or Video 2.

March 2018

MARCH

WEEK 25 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day starting in 2 Corinthians 9. Be sure to journal about what they've learned. Little kids can draw a picture about the story they've heard, the bigger kids can draw a picture, write about what they learned or questions they may have. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : p. 336-339

  • Reading: We're on chapters 11 through 13 in The Mouse and the Motorcycle this week. Aim to read just 1 chapter per day. HERE'S a link to watch the movie - what was the same? DIfferent?

- Play a reading game HERE! 

- Print out these two sheets this week (HERE and HERE) or feel free to write them out yourself. Let your Little One work on reading the verses (help as needed), trace the verses and even write them on their own. 

- BONUS : You can practice memorizing these verses too! 

  • Math: Practice on Khan Academy or try out CK12 - it has math, science & more! One of the best ways to learn beginning math concepts is through day to day life -- counting items, separating, asking what time it is, etc...

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: Passover begins at the end of the month (more about it at the end of the March lessons) so let's learn to bake/cook some Passover goodies this month to try out and share with friends and family. Starting with THESE flourless cupcakes!  

  • History: A Child's History of the World - Aim to read 2 -3 chapters each week, you're probably around chapter 66/67.  [If you have older kids: there is a book with more information for the big kids, feel free to skip this book and just read the other together.]

  • Science: Pick a level of science on CK12 and read through, exploring the different topics. (You can look at their suggested grade level, or just browse through to find one of interest.)

  • Crafting: How neat would it be to work on something like THIS as a family project to display in the house during the season of Easter/Passover.

  • P.E.: We know that exercise is important to a healthy life, and I love when  it's something we can do together. Put THIS video on for your kid(s) to do-- feel free to join in too! :)

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WEEK 26 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: We're reading Galatians this week, aim to read 1 chapter per day, but squeeze in that sixth chapter one day too. Be sure to journal about what they've learned. Little kids can draw a picture about the story they've heard, the bigger kids can draw a picture, write about what they learned or questions they may have. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : p. 340-341

  • Reading: We're starting Fantastic Mr. Fox this week! (Get it FREE) Read chapters 1 through 5 - Aim to read just 1 chapter per day. 

- Play a reading game HERE! 

  • Writing: Print out these two sheets this week (HERE and HERE) or feel free to write them out yourself. Let your Little One work on reading the verses (help as needed), trace the verses and even write them on their own. 

- BONUS : You can practice memorizing these verses too!

- BONUS 2 : Let your student play on StarFall! 

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: The kids and I LOVE making unleavened bread during the week of Passover. Here's our recipe for you to try! We have had had it fresh with breakfast, with some lunch meant, cheese and veggies at lunch, with dinner, topped with sauce/cheese/pizza toppings like a bagel bite... you name it!  

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World - Pause to Google or YouTube search the lands and people we're reading about. It's a super easy way to give everyone a visual image of the things we're reading about. (Should be around Queen Elizabeth in the book by now)

  • Science: Continue with the level of science on CK12 you chose last week.

  • Crafting: Let's go through the week leading up to Jesus' death/resurrection with something like THIS. God planned each of his 7 feasts to all be fulfilled by Jesus, how were the spring feasts fulfilled?

  • P.E.: We know that exercise is important to a healthy life, and I love when  it's something we can do together. Put THIS video on for your kid(s) to do-- feel free to join in too! :)

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WEEK 27 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: We're reading Ephesians this week, aim to read 1 chapter per day, but squeeze in that sixth chapter one day too. Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : p. 344-345

  • Reading: We're reading Fantastic Mr. Fox (Get it FREE​) chapters 6 through 10 this week. Aim to read just 1 chapter per day. 

- Play a reading game HERE! 

  • Writing: Print out these two sheets this week (HERE and HERE) or feel free to write them out yourself. Let your Little One work on reading the verses (help as needed), trace the verses and even write them on their own. 

- BONUS : You can practice memorizing these verses too!

- BONUS : Pick a fun game to play!​

  • Math: Continue on with Khan Academy or CK12 practice.

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: These Resurrection Rolls are a favorite treat to make every Easter morning after we watch the sunrise. You can try them out this week if you'd like!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World. If you cover any area of history that really sparks an interest from your kiddo(s)- feel free to follow that more instead of pushing on to something else. 

  • Science: Continue with the level of science on CK12 you chose last week.

  • Crafting: Let's make some beautiful stained glass scenes to decorate our homes for the Passover/Easter season -- or what great gifts these could be too!

  • P.E.: Continue doing some exercise videos (as a family is perfect!) Video 1 or Video 2.

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WEEK 28 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day in Philippians this week! There's only 4 chapters, so you'll end up with one day off to pick your own area to read in. Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : p. 346-347

  • Reading: Continue on reading Fantastic Mr. Fox this week! (Get it FREE​) Aim to read 1 chapter per day, you should be in chapters 11-15.

- Play a reading game HERE! 

  • Writing: Print out these two sheets this week (HERE and HERE) or feel free to write them out yourself. Let your Little One work on reading the verses (help as needed), trace the verses and even write them on their own. 

- BONUS : You can practice memorizing these verses too

- BONUS : Pick a fun game to play!​

  • Math: Continue on with Khan Academy or CK12 practice.

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: Let's try out some matzah recipes - click HERE! Passover begins at sundown on Friday- then you can use some of the recipes we've learned this month next week! :)

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World. (Should be around chapters 72/73)

  • Science: Science is the most fun when it's a topic your kiddo(s) is/are interested in. After all, kids are natural scientists! Here's a collection of videos on YouTube aimed for kiddos to learn various topics. Let you kiddo(s) browse through here! Or continue on with your CK12 lessons.

  • Crafting: Jesus is alive indeed- let's make this beautiful project!

  • P.E.: Let's get outside and move! Click HERE!

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Starting Friday March 30th at sundown is the beginning of the Passover celebration! 

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Do you celebrate Passover? It's one of the seven appointed feasts God gave to his people in the Old Testament. You can learn more about it at the following links - our family takes this week (from this Friday through April 7th) off as our "Spring Break" to celebrate Easter and Passover.  What an amazing time it is to celebrate as a family the wonders of our Lord! 

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http://www.happypassover.net/christian-passover.html

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https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-every-christian-needs-to-know-about-passover-11628323.html

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https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/3921-his-final-footsteps

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The story of Passover, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFU5NrPgutA

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Christ in Passover, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBGz3k37kDE

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Jesus and the Passover, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-Vw4nk8sZ4

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HERE'S a fun mix of Passover activities and ideas too.

April 2018

APRIL

WEEK 29 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Read 1 chapter per day in the book of Colossians this week! Be sure to journal about what they've learned. Little kids can draw a picture about the story they've heard, the bigger kids can draw a picture, write about what they learned or questions they may have. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : p. 348-349

  • Reading: We're finishing The Fantastic Mr. Fox this week. Aim to read just 1 chapter per day. HERE'S a link to watch the movie - what was the same? Different?

- Play a reading game HERE! 

- Print out this scripture sheet this week (HERE) or feel free to write them out yourself. Let your Little One work on reading the verses (help as needed), trace the verses and even write them on their own. 

- BONUS : You can practice memorizing these verses too! 

  • Math: Practice on Khan Academy or try out CK12 - it has math, science & more! One of the best ways to learn beginning math concepts is through day to day life -- counting items, separating, asking what time it is, etc...

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: This lemon pie looks so delicious! Let's try it this week! Have you eaten a lemon before? Do you think this will be sweet or sour? Why? 

  • History: A Child's History of the World - Aim to read 2 -3 chapters each week, you're probably around chapter 74/75.  [If you have older kids: there is a book with more information for the big kids, feel free to skip this book and just read the other together.]

  • Science: Pick a level of science on CK12 and read through, exploring the different topics. (You can look at their suggested grade level, or just browse through to find one of interest.)

  • Crafting: I love when Spring arrives and we start to see more creatures out and about. How about making a bird house! 

  • P.E.: We know that exercise is important to a healthy life, and I love when it's something we can do together. Put THIS video on for your kid(s) to do-- feel free to join in too! :)

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WEEK 30 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: We're reading 1 Thessalonians  this week, aim to read 1 chapter per day. Be sure to journal about what they've learned. Little kids can draw a picture about the story they've heard, the bigger kids can draw a picture, write about what they learned or questions they may have. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : p. 350

- Play a reading game HERE! 

  • Writing: Print out THIS scripture sheet or feel free to write it out yourself. Let your Little One work on reading the verse (help as needed), trace the verses and even write them on their own. 

- BONUS : You can practice memorizing these verses too! What's been your favorite so far?

- BONUS 2 : Let your student play on StarFall! 

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: How about making a yummy afternoon treat! Let's try THIS soft pretzel recipe!

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World - Pause to Google or YouTube search the lands and people we're reading about. It's a super easy way to give everyone a visual image of the things we're reading about. (Should be around the Grench Revolution & Napolean in the book by now)

  • Science: Continue with the level of science on CK12 you chose last week.

  • Crafting: Pencils are constantly getting lost in our house-- so THIS pencil case to be kept with our school books is our project this week.

  • P.E.: We know that exercise is important to a healthy life, and I love when  it's something we can do together. Put THIS video on for your kid(s) to do-- feel free to join in too! :)

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WEEK 31 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: We're reading 2 Thessalonians and starting 1 Timothy 1-4 (do 2 chapters of Timothy per day on Thursday + Friday) this week, aim to read 1 chapter per day, but squeeze in those extras in 1 Timothy. Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : p. 351 & 352

- Play a reading game HERE! 

  • Writing: Print out THIS scripture sheet or feel free to write it out yourself. Let your Little One work on reading the verse (help as needed), trace the verses and even write them on their own. 

- BONUS : You can practice memorizing these verses too!

- BONUS : Pick a fun game to play!​

  • Math: Continue on with Khan Academy or CK12 practice.

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: Everyone needs to have a good, go-to brownie recipe! Let's try THIS one out this week, do you think it makes the cut as family fave?

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World. If you cover any area of history that really sparks an interest from your kiddo(s)- feel free to follow that more instead of pushing on to something else. 

  • Science: Continue with the level of science on CK12 you chose last week.

  • Crafting: Let's get outside and collect some elements from nature to use in this week's activity HERE! 

  • P.E.: Continue doing some exercise videos (as a family is perfect!) HERE.

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WEEK 32 : DO DAILY

  • Bible: Finish 1 Timothy this week, and then read all of 2 Timothy. (You'll end up with a little extra- either squeeze it in on one day or have a special reading time on Saturday too!). Remember to take some time after each day's reading (just a chapter per day) to add a page in their journal. ALSO- make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel where we'll be posting our family reading/discussion chapter by chapter!

- Refer to The Bible Made Easy for Kids : p. 352 & 353

- Play a reading game HERE! 

  • Writing: Print out THIS scripture sheet or feel free to write it out yourself. Let your Little One work on reading the verse (help as needed), trace the verses and even write them on their own. 

- BONUS : You can practice memorizing these verses too!

- BONUS : Pick a fun game to play!​

  • Math: Continue on with Khan Academy or CK12 practice.

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FAMILY ELECTIVES : 1 PER DAY

  • Baking: THESE are like the easiest things in the world to make- and ALWAYS a hit! If you need something to take somewhere for someone... this are a hit! We took them to all the nurses at the hospital & doctor's after baby #4 was born this year and they all went nuts! :) Enjoy making some for yourselves... and to share! ;) 

  • History: Read another 2-3 chapters of A Child's History of the World. (Should be around chapters 80/81)

  • Science: Science is the most fun when it's a topic your kiddo(s) is/are interested in. After all, kids are natural scientists! Here's a collection of videos on YouTube aimed for kiddos to learn various topics. Let you kiddo(s) browse through here! Or continue on with your CK12 lessons.

  • Crafting: I LOVE plants (I think it's genetic... my mom AND dad are both plant people) and I've always bought my macrame plant holders -- let's try making one of our own this week! Be sure to share on Instagram and tag @MinimalistHomeschool in it! 

  • P.E.: Let's get outside and move! Click HERE!

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