Children of The Church

Friday, July 23, 2021

Our Curriculum Choices 2021-2022

Curriculum Plans for 2021-2022

Morning Basket (with Everyone):

Reciting the Morning Offering Prayer

Saint of the Day & Once Upon a Time Saints / Around the Year Once Upon a Time Saints

Read Aloud Book of Bible Stories/Catholic Mosaic

Baltimore Catechism with Angel Food Stories

Days of the Week/Months of the Year/Season/Weather

Ryan (11-12 years old 6^th/7^th Grade)

Mathematics:

Saxon Math 8/7

Religion:

Our Holy Faith Vol. 7: Messiah (TAN)

History of the Church (TAN)

Story of the Bible Old &New Testament (TAN)

Theology of the Body

English/Spelling/Writing:

Language of God: Level F (CHC)

My Catholic Speller: Level F (CHC)

Typing without Tears

Writing and Rhetoric: Books 7/8 (Classical Academic Press)

Reading:

Memoria Press 7^th Grade Literature Novels and Guides

· The Bronze Bow

· The Trojan War

Treasure Trove of Literature 3 (CHC)

· The Phantom Tollbooth

· The Endless Steppe

· The Door in the Wall

· Treasure Island

· The Hobbit

Geography:

Map Skills G (CHC)

Catholic Schoolhouse Geography

Science/Health:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 2 Science

(Botany, Astronomy, Chemistry, Sound and Light)

The Book of Trees; Exploring the World of Biology, Exploring the History of Medicine, The Book of Astronomy –(Memoria Press)

History:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 2 History

(Ancient History)

The Story of Civilization: Vol 1 & 2 (TAN)

(Textbook/Audio book, Video Lecture Series, Activity/Text books)

Living History Books

Spanish:

Spanish for Children Primer B (Classical Academic Press)

Art/Music/Enrichment:

Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory, and Practice: Level 2 (CHC)

Weekly Piano / Guitar Lessons

SQUILT/You are an Artist (Chalk Pastel)

Connor (10 years old) 5^th/6th Grade

Mathematics:

Saxon Math 8/7

Religion:

Our Holy Faith Vol. 6: King of Kings (TAN)

History of The Church (TAN)

Story of the Bible Old and New Testament (TAN)

Theology of the Body

English/Spelling/Writing:

Language of God: Level E (CHC)

My Catholic Speller: Level E (CHC)

Typing without Tears – Finished

Writing and Rhetoric: Book 7/8 (Classical Academic Press)

Reading:

Memoria Press 7th Grade Literature Novels and Guides

• The Bronze Bow

• The Trojan War

Treasure Trove of Literature 3 (CHC)

• The Phantom Tollbooth

• The Endless Steppe

• The Door in the Wall

• Treasure Island

• The Hobbit

Geography:

Map Skills G (CHC)

Catholic Schoolhouse Geography

Science/Health:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 2 Science

(Botany, Astronomy, Chemistry, Sound and Light)

The Book of Trees; Exploring the World of Biology, Exploring the History of Medicine, The Book of Astronomy (Memoria Press)

History:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 2 History

(Ancient History)

The Story of Civilization: Vol 1 & 2 (TAN)

(Textbook/Audio book, Video Lecture Series, Activity/Text books)

Living History Books

Spanish:

Spanish for Children Primer B (Classical Academic Press)

Art/Music/Enrichment:

Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory, and Practice: Level 2 (CHC)

Weekly Piano / Guitar Lessons

SQUILT/You are an Artist (Chalk Pastel)

Luke (8 years old) 3rd Grade

Mathematics:

Teaching Textbooks 4

Religion:

Our Holy Faith Vol. 3: Prince of Peace (TAN)

Story of the Bible Old and New Testament (TAN)

English/Phonics/Handwriting:

Language of God: B(CHC)

My Catholic Speller Level B (CHC)

Typing without Tears 2/3

Catholic Heritage Handwriting 3

Reading:

All About Reading Level 4

Our Friends in Other Lands (CHC)

Memoria Press 3^rd Literature/Guides

· Farmer Boy

· Charolette’s Web

· A Bear Called Paddington

· Mr. Poppers Penguins

· Homer Price

Geography:

Map Books Level C (CHC)

Science/Health:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 2 Science

(Botany, Astronomy, Chemistry, Sound and Light)

Plants: Wonders of Nature Set/Earth: Exploring Our Home/ Oceans: Mysteries of the Deep (TAN)

Behold and See 3: (CHC)

Living Science Books to Enhance Study

History:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 2 History (Ancient History)

The Story of Civilization: Vol 1 & 2 (TAN Books)

(Textbook/Audio book, Video Lecture Series, Activity/Text books)

Living History Books

Spanish:

Song School Spanish (Classical Academic Press)

Art/Music:

Art Masterpieces: Nature Collection (CHC)

Weekly Piano Lessons

SQUILT/You are an Artist (Chalk Pastel)

Peter (5/6 years old)- 1^st Grade

Mathematics

MCP Mathematics Level A

Religion

Catholic Mosaic Booklist and Activities

Our Holy Faith Vol 1: Good Shepard (TAN)

Story of the Bible Old and New Testament (TAN)

English/ Phonics

All About Reading Level 1 and 2

My Very First Catholic Speller (CHC)

Catholic Heritage Handwriting 1 (CHC)

Reading

Before Five in a Row Booklist and Activities

Little Stories for Little Folks (CHC)

Story Time Treasures/ More Storytime Treasures (Memoria Press)

· Caps for Sale

· Make Way for Ducklings

· Little Bear

· Frog and Toad

· Billy and Blaze

· Blaze and the Forest Fire

· The Story About Ping

· Keep the Lights Burning Abby

· Stone Soup

· Miss Rumphius

· Little House (My First Books)

Science

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 1 Science

(Botany, Astronomy, Chemistry, Sound and Light)

Plants: Wonders of Nature Set/Earth: Exploring Our Home/ Oceans: Mysteries of the Deep (TAN)

Behold & See 1: On the Farm (CHC)

Living Science Books to Enhance Study

History:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 2 History -Ancient History

The Story of Civilization: Vol 1& 2 (TAN)

(Textbook/Audio book, Video Lecture Series, Activity/Text books)

Living History Books

Spanish:

Sing Song Spanish (Classical Academic Press)

Art/Music

Making Music Praying Twice

Weekly Piano Lessons

Memoria Press 1st Grade Enrichment /Art Study

Art Masterpieces: Childhood Collection (CHC)

SQUILT/You are an Artist (Chalk Pastel)

Simon (3/4 years old) – Preschool

Mathematics

I Can Find Numbers and Shapes (CHC)

Religion

Catholic Mosaic Booklist and Activities

Who Am I? (CHC)

Story of the Bible Old and New Testament (TAN)

English/ Phonics

Alphabet Books (Memoria Press)

I Can Find Letter Sounds (CHC)

Reading

Before Five in a Row Booklist and Activities

All About Reading : Pre Reading

My Book House: In the Nursery (CHC)

Bedtime Stories (CHC)

Art/Music

Catholic Icing - Catholic ABC's Crafts

Making Music Praying Twice

Art Masterpieces: ABC Collection (CHC)

SQUILT/You are an Artist (Chalk Pastel)

Andrew (2 year) -Nursery School

Reading Stories, Cuddling, Playtime and hopefully taking a few naps so that we can have some time to focus on more structured lesson time!

Sarah (Baby)

Cuddling, Sleeping, Eating

Read aloud /Extra Books / Studies

· D’Aularies Greek Myths

· Famous Men of Rome (Memoria Press)

· The Trojan Horse

· Aesop’s Fables

· Detectives in Togas

· The Golden Goblet

· Son of Charlemagne

· Famous Men of Middle Ages

· Adam of the Road

· The Sword and the Stone

· Joan of Arc

· Tales from the Odyssey (Mary Pope Osborne)

Sunday, August 9, 2020

First Day of School 2020-2021

We are ready and excited to start another school year! It certainly is a strange time for education with the COVID-19 and we are feeling really blessed that we have our comfort of homeschooling as we go into our 8th year! The boys are growing leaps and bounds both in size and in knowledge! As I have gotten more comfortable and relaxed with homeschooling the boys have really been able to help lead our schooling with their interests and strengths. We are excited to spend our year studying American History this year and the boys have picked out unit studies for science including birds, insects, and Human Anatomy. The boys all thrive with math and I am to the point that I have to look ahead to remember how to multiply fractions and do pre-algebra! They love to study music and art and the four oldest boys are all enjoying piano lessons. We have been studying Spanish and enjoy learning a new language together. Most importantly we love reading! Peter is learning to read this year and we spend a lot of time reading together and individually! We have a special year with lots of sacraments coming up; Confirmation for Ryan and First Reconciliation and First Communion for Luke. We love the opportunity to practice our Faith and learn more about the Church and the liturgical season and Saints throughout our days.

Ryan

Age: 10 1/2 years old

Grade: 5th/6th

Favorite Subject/s: Science, History and Geography

Future Occupation: Medical Helicopter Pilot and Scout Master

Connor

Age: 8 1/2 years old

Grade: 4th/5th

Favorite Subject/s: Math, Art

Future Occupation: Doctor

Luke

Age: 7

Grade: 2nd

Favorite Subject: Science and Geography

Future Occupation: Paleontologist

Peter

Age: 4 1/2

Grade: Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten

Favorite Subject: Art/Reading

Future Occupation: Police Officer

Simon

Age: 2 1/2 years old

Grade: Nursery School

Favorite Subject: Art / Reading

Future Occupation: Farmer or Fireman

Andrew

Age: 10 months

Grade: Nursery School

Favorite Subjects: Music / Reading

Future Occupation: ??

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Our Curriculum Choices 2020-2021

Curriculum Plans for 2020-2021

Morning Basket (with Everyone):

Reciting the Morning Offering Prayer

Saint of the Day & Once Upon a Time Saints / Around the Year Once Upon a Time Saints

Read Aloud Book of Bible Stories/Catholic Mosaic

Baltimore Catechism with Angel Food Stories

Days of the Week/Months of the Year/Season/Weather

Ryan (10-11 years old) 5^th/6^th Grade

Mathematics:

Teaching Textbooks 7

Saxon Math 7/6

Religion:

Faith and Life Series: Following Christ (6) - (Online Faith and Life Resources)

History of the Church (TAN)

Catholic Mosaic

Catechesis of the Good Shepard Level 3

English/Spelling/Writing:

Language of God: Level E

My Catholic Speller: Level E

Typing without Tears

Writing and Rhetoric: Books 4/5/6

Reading:

Memoria Press Fifth/Sixth Grade Literature Novels and Guides

· My Side of the Mountain

· The Adventures of Robin Hood

· King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table

· The Twenty One Balloons

· The Door in the Wall

Treasure Trove of Literature 2 (CHC)

· The Wizard of Oz

· Madeline Takes Command

· The Borrowers

· Misty of Chinocoteague

· The Magicians Nephew

Geography:

Map Skills F (CHC)

Science/Health:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 1 Science

(Zoology, Weather, Human Body, Electricity and Magnetism}

Mammals/Insects/Birds -Memoria Press

History:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 1 History

(US History)

The Story of Civilization: Vol 4 – US History (TAN Books)

(Textbook/Audio book, Video Lecture Series, Activity/Text books)

Living History Books

Spanish:

Spanish for Children Primer A

Art/Music/Enrichment:

Exploring America’s Musical Heritage

Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory, and Practice (CHC)

Weekly Piano / Guitar Lessons

Connor (9 years old) 4^th/ 5^th Grade

Mathematics:

Teaching Textbooks 7

Saxon Math 7/6

Religion:

Faith and Life Series: Jesus Our Guide (4) - (Online Faith and Life Resources)

History of The Church (TAN)

Catechesis of the Good Shepard Level 3

English/Spelling/Writing:

Language of God: Level D

My Catholic Speller: Level D

Typing without Tears

Writing and Rhetoric: Book 4/5/6

Reading:

Memoria Press Fifth/Sixth Grade Literature Novels and Guides

· My Side of the Mountain

· The Adventures of Robin Hood

· King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table

· The Twenty One Balloons

· The Door in the Wall

Treasure Trove of Literature 2 (CHC)

· The Wizard of Oz

· Madeline Takes Command

· The Borrowers

· Misty of Chinocoteague

· The Magicians Nephew

Geography:

Map Skills F (CHC)

Science/Health:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 1 Science

(Zoology, Weather, Human Body, Electricity and Magnetism}

Mammals/Insects/Birds -Memoria Press

History:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 1 History -US History

The Story of Civilization: Vol 4 – US History (TAN Books)

(Textbook/Audio book, Video Lecture Series, Activity/Text books)

Living History Books

Spanish:

Spanish for Children Primer A

Art/Music/Enrichment:

Exploring America’s Musical Heritage

Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory, and Practice (CHC)

Weekly Piano / Guitar Lessons

Luke (7 years old) 2^nd Grade

Mathematics:

Teaching Textbooks 3

Life of Fred: Edgewood/Farming

Religion:

Faith and Life Series 2: Jesus Our Life (Online Faith and Life Resources)

Preparing to Receive Jesus-CHC

Catholic Mosaic

Catechesis of the Good Shepard: Level 2

English/Phonics/Handwriting:

Language of God: A (CHC)

All About Spelling Level 1

Typing without Tears

Handwriting without Tears

Reading:

All About Reading Level 2&3

Little Stories for Little Folks

Memoria Press Second Grade Literature/Guides

· Tales from Beatrix Potter

· Animal Folk Tales of America

· Prairie School

· The Courage of Sarah Noble

· Little House in the Big Woods

Science/Health:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 1 Science

(Zoology, Weather, Human Body, Electricity and Magnetism}

Behold and See 2: More Science with Josh and Hanna (CHC)

Living Science Books to Enhance Study

History:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 1 History -US History

The Story of Civilization: Vol 4 – US History (TAN Books)

(Textbook/Audio book, Video Lecture Series, Activity/Text books)

Living History Books

Spanish:

Spanish for Children Primer A

Art/Music:

Exploring America’s Musical Heritage

Weekly Piano Lessons

Peter (4/5 years old)- Kindergarten

Mathematics

Little Folks’ Number Practice (CHC)

MCP Mathematics Level K

Religion

Catholic Mosaic Booklist and Activities

Who Am I? -Kindergarten (CHC)

Catechesis of the Good Shepard Level 1

English/ Phonics

All About Reading Pre-Primer & Level 1

Handwriting without Tears

Reading

Before Five in a Row Booklist and Activities

My Book House: Story Time

The Adventures of Peter Cottontail

Aesop’s Fables for Children

Science

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 1 Science

(Zoology, Weather, Human Body, Electricity and Magnetism}

Behold & See K: Exploring Nature with Stories, Activities, and Nature Walks

Living Science Books to Enhance Study

History:

Catholic Schoolhouse Tour 1 History -US History

The Story of Civilization: Vol 4 – US History (TAN Books)

(Textbook/Audio book, Video Lecture Series, Activity/Text books)

Living History Books

Spanish:

Sing Song Spanish 1

Art/Music

Catholic Icing - Catholic ABC's Crafts

Making Music Praying Twice

Weekly Piano Lessons

Memoria Press 1st Grade Enrichment /Art Study

Simon (2years) - Tot School

Reading Stories, Cuddling, Playtime and hopefully taking a few naps so that we can have some time to focus on more structured lesson time!

Andrew (1 year) -Nursery School

Cuddle time, Napping, Eating!

Read Aloud Books:

· American Book List:

· American Tall Tales

· D’Aulaire Books

· The Cabin Faced West

· Sarah. Plain and Tall

· Little House on the Prairie Series

· Ben & Me

· Caddie Woodland

· Mr. Revere and I

· The Sign of the Beaver

· Where the Red Fern Grows

· Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

· Chains

· Johnny Tremain

· The Witch of Blackbird Pond

· The Devil’s Arithmetic

· The Red Badge of Courage

· Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry

· A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

· The Call of the Wild

Extra Books to Read Aloud:

· Little Women

· The Secret Garden

· Winnie the Pooh

· The Bears on Hemlock Mountain

· Alice Adventures in Wonderland

· Black Beauty

Sunday, August 4, 2019

First Day of School 2019-2020

Here we are, ready for yet another school year to officially begin. We are trying something new this year and that is not joining any formal co-op or taking weekly classes at one of the homeschool facilities in town and instead just truly staying home! We will definitely join our big Catholic homeschool group for monthly Mass and field trips and have a lot of fun stuff planned for the year. We love homeschooling for our family and the flexibility that it gives for us to live out our lives within our domestic church!