As I have been preparing for our homeschool year to begin next month, these words remain in my mind, making sure that whatever I provide for my children is "wholesome and nourishing".
After spending countless hours researching curriculum, reading reviews, scouring catalogs and pinterest, I always came back to the same principles and ideas found in the writings of Charlotte Mason:
To train my children in the use of good habits and build a biblical foundation. To read aloud living literature and enrich their atmosphere with handicrafts, art, music, and poetry. To provide many opportunities to explore and gain an appreciation for the wonders of God's creation. When they are ready, gently begin to introduce reading, writing, and math through informal activities.
Kindergarten Curriculum:
Bible:
Memorize scripture throughout the year using the Scripture Memory System
Unwrapping The Greatest Gift - Ann Voskamp
We will read and discuss one story a week leading up to the week of Christmas when we will read the last five stories each day.
Coloring Pages for each story
Habits:
The habits of Attention, Obedience, and Truthfulness will continue to be our main focus this year.
A Child's Book of Character Building Volume 1
Living Books
Various Games
*I will share more about habit training in detail soon!
Reading/Language:
I thought about purchasing Delightful Reading from simplycharlottemason.com but I am going to hold off and apply CM's reading instructions on my own.
Language and Thinking for Young Children - Ruth Beechick
Vocabulary Building Notebook
Homemade Word Books
Word Search
Math:
Calendar
Family Math - Stenmark
Counting Bears
Manipulatives from around the house
Cash Register
Handwriting:
Handwriting Without Tears - Kindergarten (Thanks to my sister!)
Homemade Books
Family Mailbox
Writing Wednesday (write letters or cards to family and friends)
Journal Entry (Fridays only)
Social Studies:
Five In A Row Volumes 1 and 2 (FIAR)
Follow along as we travel around the world and visit places near and far!
AUSTRAILIA: Katy No Pocket (Before Five in a Row)
FRANCE: Mirette on the High Wire and The Glorious Flight
ITALY: Papa Picolo and The Clown of God
SPAIN: Ferdinand
Christopher Columbus unit study
ENGLAND: The Tale of Peter Rabbit
UGANDA: Beatrice's Goat (Not a FIAR book)
THANKSGIVING: Pilgrims First Thanksgiving, A Pioneer Thanksgiving, and Cranberry Thanksgiving
CHRISTMAS: Unwrapping the Greatest Gift, Truth in the Tinsel, "Christmas Around the World"
CANADA/ARCTIC: The Very First Last Time
RUSSIA: Another Celebrated Dancing Bear
GERMANY: A New Coat for Anna
SCOTLAND: Wee Gilis
PERU:
INDIA: Monsoon Afternoon (Not a FIAR book)
CHINA: The Story of Ping
POLAND/ISREAL: Mrs Katz and Tush
EASTER: A Sense of the Resurrection
JAPAN: A Pair of Red Clogs and Grandfather's Journey (San Fransisco)
NEW ENGLAND: Night of the Moon Jellies
KANSAS: Climbing Kansas Mountains
NEW YORK: Little Red Lighthouse
OHIO: Lentil
SOUTH: Down, Down the Mountain
Other Resources:
Usborne Animal Atlas
World Map
Map Skills through hands-on learning
Science:
Nature Study:
Birds
Clouds
Trees (Leaves)
Trees (Acorns)
Trees (Pine Cones/Needles)
Trees (Bark)
Ice/Snow
Buds/Sprouts
Tadpoles
Butterflies
Usborne Book of Science Activities Volumes 1 and 2
Berenstain Bears' Big Book of Science and Nature
Poetry:
Favorite Poems Old and New
Now We Are Six
Sing a Song of Popcorn
Music, Art, Hymns:
Listen to classical music as well music from the countries we will be "visiting"
Picture Study using an assortment of art books as well as books from FIAR
Learn one new hymn every month
Handicrafts:
Lacing
Beginner Carpentry Skills
Weaving
Painting
Clay Sculpting
WHEW!
Now to restock the craft supplies and we are ready to begin!
REVISED CURRICULUM: PART ONE
REVISED CURRICULUM: PART TWO
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