Over the years my list of curriculum has dwindled and my peace of mind has grown. I’ve stopped (for the most part) thinking I’m not doing enough and have settled into the truth that I am doing exactly as much as I can without compromising my peace, joy, or love of learning and teaching.
I’ve trusted that God is deeply invested in my family and that He is good. Out of His goodness, the Spirit will guide me and my children. Gently pulling me away from the plans of the world: success (that looks a particular way), happiness (I’ll opt for joy and peace), and competition (no thanks ✌🏻).
Terms & Breaks
Family Studies
Term 1
Morning Basket: Finally Free Kaleidoscope Kids Bible, The Big Picture of the Bible Memory Verse Cards, Poem (Autumn by Emily Dickinson), Word of the Day
Morning Basket Focus: Sex & Private Parts using this booklist
Read Aloud: The Wild Robot Protects
Language Arts: The Wild Robot Protects Arrow by Brave Writer
History, Geography, Science: The Wild Robot Protects Guide by Bookish Adventure
Art: Squeegee Art
Term 2
Morning Basket: The Way Back Home Kaleidoscope Kids Bible, The Big Picture of the Bible Memory Verse Cards, Poem (A Bird, came down the Walk by Emily Dickinson), Word of the Day
Morning Basket Focus: Menstrual cycle and female anatomy using Own Your Period as a spine as well as All About Vulvas and Vaginas, DK Human Body, and these female anatomy cards
Read Aloud: The Great Tomb Robbery
Language Arts: The Great Tomb Robbery Dart by Brave Writer
History, Geography, Science: The Great Tomb Robbery Guide by Bookish Adventure
Art: Collage Art
Christmas Term
- Jolabokaflod (book flood)
- friluftsliv (outdoor adventures)
- hygge (cozy living)
- fika (a mindful reset with tea or coffee)
Term 3
Morning Basket: Never Deserted Kaleidoscope Kids Bible, The Big Picture of the Bible Memory Verse Cards, Poem (I'm Nobody! Who are you? by Emily Dickinson), Word of the Day
Morning Basket Focus: Male anatomy using Guy Stuff the Body Book for Boys as a spine, DK Human Body, and these male anatomy cards
Read Aloud: A Rover's Story
Language Arts: A Rover's Story by Brave Writer
History, Geography, Science: A Rover's Story Arrow Guide by Bookish Adventure
Art: Masterpiece Society Mixing with the Masters: O'Keeffe Art Lessons
Term 4
Morning Basket: Over the River Kaleidoscope Kids Bible, The Big Picture of the Bible Memory Verse Cards, Poem (Hope is the Thing with Feathers by Emily Dickinson), Word of the Day
Morning Basket Focus: Money management using Managing Your Money as a spine along with Learning About Earning, Why Should I Save for a Rainy Day, Why Does Money Matter, and What Do I Want? What Do I Need?
Read Aloud: Once Upon a Camel
Language Arts: Once Upon a Camel Dart by Brave Writer
History, Geography, Science: Once Upon a Camel Guide by Bookish Adventure
Art: Masterpiece Society Mixing with the Masters: Matisse Art Lessons
Term 5
Morning Basket: Shadows of the King Kaleidoscope Kids Bible, The Big Picture of the Bible Memory Verse Cards, Poem (Bee by Emily Dickinson), Word of the Day
Morning Basket Focus: Money management continued using Managing Your Money as a spine along
Read Aloud: The Last Mapmaker
Language Arts: The Last Mapmaker Arrow by Brave Writer
History, Geography, Science: The Last Mapmaker Guide by Bookish Adventure
Art: Illustrated Daily Life Journaling with Kate Sutton
Looking for a simple way to organize your homeschool this year? I will be using my Bookish Adventure Planner!
