Curriculum Choices 2013-2014

Many times I have been asked what curriculum I use in my school.  So I am going to be posting a list of curriculum for each child.  Many of the choices I make I am able to use for both children at the same time, which makes an easier day for me. 

The Astronaut  and the Pilot  - 7th and 8th grade

Bible - Apologia - Who Am I? Teaches Biblical worldview.  Very good curriculum.  We are also reading one chapter from our Bible each day and will be memorizing scripture.    http://shop.apologia.com/57-who-am-i

 

Language Arts: Analytical Grammar - 2nd season (1st sem.)  http://www.analyticalgrammar.com/

 

Writing - Write Shop I  (2nd sem.)                         http://www.writeshop.com/

 

Spelling/Vocabulary - Word Roots A1 by Critical Thinking

Teaches Greek and Latin roots to determine meaning of words. Also used for Spelling learning to spell words by remembering roots, prefixes, and suffixes.          http://www.criticalthinking.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=word+roots

History: America the Beautiful - http://www.notgrass.com/notgrass/

Science: Apologia General Science - They read through and work their notebooks on M, W, Th, F; and we have Labs with another family on Tuesday.  http://shop.apologia.com/3-general-science

Reading: Their reading consists of books that coincide with the America the Beautiful curriculum as well as library books that they pick out and do a report on.

Math: Teaching Textbooks - Pre. Algebra - (The Pilot)  I think this has been a great addition to our school curriculum.  http://www.teachingtextbooks.com 

          

Teaching Textbooks 7 - (The Astronaut)

  

Extras: Matin Latin - Taught by Dad on Mondays -       http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/matin-latin-1-student-karen-craig/1013939475?ean=9781885767462

 

A Healthier You - Health curriculum by Abeka - also taught by Dad on Mondays

http://www.amazon.com/Healthier-Beka-Book-Health-Series/dp/B000BRN9JG

 

Music - Local Community Concert Band (Pilot & Astronaut) ; Piano (Astronaut); Music Appreciation - Composers and Hymn Studies

I Am Ruth - A Story of Loss and Redemption

 

 

Entreat me not to leave you,
Or to turn back from following after you;
For wherever you go, I will go;
And wherever you lodge, I will lodge;
Your people shall be my people,
And your God, my God.
Where you die, I will die,
And there will I be buried.
The Lord do so to me, and more also,
If anything but death parts you and me.”

Ruth 1:15-17

I was provided a copy of I Am Ruth by Kenneth Berg and Brenda Duff for an honest review of the book.

Ruth is one of my favorite books of the Bible.  So when I was given the opportunity to review this book I was so excited! 

The book is hardbound and has a beautiful cover!  The illustrations inside are beautifully arranged and the photography used is outstanding.  When we got the book in the mail, my husband actually thought that this was a book that went along with a movie due to the photography. 

The text of the book tells a detailed and beautiful account of one of the best loved love stories in the Old Testament.  As you read, you can sense the grief from their loss and then the excitement as they are offered redemption.

I Am Ruth is a well written, beautifully arranged book and would make a great addition to your library.  I would love to see other stories of the Bible arranged in a book of this fashion.



Book Information


I am Ruth, A Story of Loss, Love & Redemption, is about courageously facing life after loss, rediscovering faith, and fearlessly placing yourself and your future in God’s loving hands. This text brings to light the full humanity found in the biblical account, and makes it personal for every reader who has suffered in life’s shadows longing to see God’s plan.

More than just a simple love story, I Am Ruth is about courageously facing life after loss, rediscovering faith, and fearlessly placing yourself and your future in God's loving hands. This text brings to light the full humanity found in the biblical account, and makes it personal for every reader who has suffered in life's shadows longing to see God's plan.
… For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God….” – Ruth 1:16





 

Summer Reading Programs

I have found that my kids really enjoy participating in summer reading programs.  There are many that are local, like the county library.  There are also many online and nation wide programs where in some cases kids can earn free stuff! (including books!)

I decided to compile a list of available programs.  Some are in certain areas of the U.S., but many are all over!  See if you can participate in any of the following and keep your kids reading this summer!

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/summer-reading/379003570/ - Kids can earn a FREE book when they complete their form!

http://www.booksamillion.com/summerreading - Kids can earn FREE HOOT or CHOMP backpack (while supplies last)

http://www.tdbank.com/summerreading/ - Kids can earn $10 to open a savings account!

http://freebies.about.com/od/summer-reading-program/p/pottery-barn-summer-reading-challenge.htm - Pottery Barn Kids summer reading program - kids can earn a FREE book!

http://www.hebuddy.com/ -Kids get a FREE gift (looks like it could be a t-shirt) : click on the contest link on the left side of the screen

http://www.chuckecheese.com/discover/rewards-calendars - Rewards calendars including a Reading calendar among many - kids get free tokens!

http://www.bjupress.com/books/summer-reading/ - Bob Jones University Reading Program! Kids can receive a FREE surprise and be put into a drawing!


If you find some that I did please leave a comment!  Thanks and happy reading!

Busy Moms and Sneaky Children

"Want some more cho-cate bud-dy?"

Those are the words I hear as I am entering the room where I left the children to play, while I went to the bathroom. Ever heard words like that or something similar?

I walked into the room to see my 3 1/2 year old squeezing chocolate from a bottle in the mouth of my 2 year old.  I scream the older child's name without thinking and chocolate syrup flies everywhere!

Or how about the time when I was on the phone with a long distant friend and my then 2 year old son decides to sprinkle, better yet, douse everything in the living room with garlic salt!

Then there was the time when my oldest came into the room where I was working on the computer looking like the ghost Casper.  He had decided he wanted some lotion like Daddy uses and rubbed diaper rash ointment all over his body.  Needless to say he didn't have any rashes for a while.

When we get busy, it is easy for our children to see that and get into mischief.   Sometimes it can be helped, other times it just happens.

The important thing is to laugh it off and learn from it.  Could I have been more focused?  Sure....but then so could all of us at one point or another.

My kids are a older now 10 and 12, and every now and then I hear them whispering to each other from another room.  The words "Want some more cho-cate bud-dy?"  plays back in my mind and I get up to see what mischief they are into now.