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