Continuing my series publishing my lesson plans so parents who are interested in homeschooling can see how we do it in detail. This is our 4th grade human biology and genetics curriculum. Our daughter is gifted and interested particularly in science. We go all out in studying science each year so she feels happy and … Continue reading Our human biology and genetics curriculum (homeschooling) →

Continuing my series detailing our homeschooling curriculum for 4th grade for anyone who is considering homeschooling to see how we do it in real detail. As I explained in an earlier post, I try to take an interdisciplinary approach to homeschooling. This year, our theme is our identity as Americans. We are studying American history, … Continue reading American Folk Music, Folk Art, and Folk Tales curriculum (homeschooling) →

Continuing my series on what our lesson plans look like for anyone who is considering homeschooling. This is 4th grade American history. TEXTS: Abeka, The History of Our United States from a Christian Perspective Various Non-Fiction Children’s Books (noted below - there are a lot) Age of Exploration and First Settlements Introductory discussion – What … Continue reading Our American History curriculum (homeschooling) →

Our daughter is only eight years old, but she is starting to ask some very philosophical questions about God, good and evil, truth and knowledge, etc. So I decided that I would include religion and philosophy as regular subjects in our homeschool, beginning with this academic year, to help her work through those questions. My … Continue reading Our curriculum for Religion and Philosophy (homeschooling) →