So glad you took a peek!
Since other moms are posting their homeschool curriculum choices, I thought I would share what I will be teaching to my boys.
It is not that difficult to teach a 7th grader or a 10th grader. In fact, I have learned right alongside them in our journey of homeschooling in the past.
Here are the subjects my 7th grader will be learning (and following the guidelines according to the Arizona Department of Education):
1) Science: Apologia General Science by Dr. Jay Wile
2) Mathematics: Saxon Math 8/7 with Pre-Algebra by Stephen Hake and John Saxon
3) History: The Story of the World Vol. 4: The Modern Age (From Victoria’s Empire to the End of the USSR) by Susan Wise Bauer
4) Language Arts: Language Arts 7 by Harcourt, Spelling Workout “G” by Modern Curriculum Press, Test Prep 7 by Spectrum
5) Reading/Writing: Following Narnia by Institute for Excellence in Writing, with completion of several novels in the Narnia series
In addition to the lessons taught at home, my sons will be participating in extra-curricular activities outside of the home through a homeschool co-op group called KEYS. They are excited to be exploring the world of drama and art as well.
A new year of learning starts tomorrow! The curriculum we use are just tools for the trade. The real learning takes place through character development, self-directed study, respect and responsibility for self and those in authority.
I am so thankful that my family and I live in a country that supports home education. It wasn’t that long ago when education was only taught in the home. I am grateful for the time we have spent in public education, but there’s no place like home!
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