Thursday, 8 August 2013

Day 4 - Math Curriculum

Welcome to Day 4 of the Schoolhouse Review Crew 5 days of ... blog hop.

The theme for my 5 days is Curriculum Choices. My aim is not to list every single resource out there (That in itself would be almost impossible as the Internet is an ever changing place). My aim is to give you some ideas to start you off.

Today's theme is Math.
One of the defining moments of understanding teaching math came after I read the article History and Research on the Teaching of MathI highly recommend you read this article before you make a decision on your math curriculum.

Scope and Sequence
When looking at changing math programs remember to take  scope and sequence into account.
  • Scope refers to the content.  In other words these are the topics covered(A to Z)
  • Sequence is the order in which the scope is taught (IE the order in which things are covered within the program)
It is important to know this about your math product or you might end up redoing math your child is already familiar with or you might end up skipping a whole lot of important content that your child needs in order to succeed at math.

Resources
Teaching Textbooks. 
I ♥ this curriculum.  Easy to use and home school friendly.
TouchMath
I used this earlier this year and am very impressed with this hands on approach to teaching math.
Saxon Math
Singapore Math
Horizons Math
Miquon Math
Math U See
More Companies to look at
Pinterest
What are you using to teach Math ?  I'm looking for a few more links for my page
Blessings
Chareen 
** List updated 9 August

So Far in the series
  1. Geography 
  2. History
  3. Science
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Wednesday, 7 August 2013

Day 3 - Science Curriculum

Welcome to Day 3 of the Schoolhouse Review Crew 5 days of ... blog hop.

The theme for my 5 days is Curriculum Choices. My aim is not to list every single resource out there (That in itself would be almost impossible as the Internet is an ever changing place). My aim is to give you some ideas to start you off.

Today's theme is Science.
Over the years of my home school journey I have come to appreciate the value of hands on science learning and as a result I am purposing to do more experiential learning with Sir N.

We've done things like go on a 7 000 km trip to see a total Solar Eclipse, got up at 4am to see a total lunar eclipse and taken an early morning drive to go see an annular eclipse, spent hours at the science museum exploring and handing him broken appliances to dismantle.  Day trips to museums are amazing sources of scientific experience.

I recently shared some thoughts on  Science in the highschool years here on the blog and while writing this I discovered that there are some amazing science resources available.  

Resources
Here are some Science Resources to explore
On Pinterest

 In Your Kitchen
 A Living Book Approach
Sonlight

Noeo
From a Christian Perspective
Apologia
Creation Ministries

Answers In Genesis
 Charlotte Mason Inspired 
A few others
FREE on the internet


For Fun
 Krissy from over at Venspired created this fun science graphic.   Take a look and tell me what sort of science you are doing at the moment ?


And what curriculum if any are you using that I could I add to this list ?

Blessings
Chareen
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Tuesday, 6 August 2013

Day 2 - History Curriculum

Good Evening to my fellow Australian friends and good morning to my round the world friends welcome to the Schoolhouse Review Crew 5 days of ... blog hop.

The theme for my 5 days is Curriculum Choices. My aim is not to list every single resource out there (That in itself would be almost impossible as the Internet is an ever changing place). My aim is to give you some ideas to start you off.

Today's theme is History.
My personal passion is teaching/learning history chronologically. My reason for this is that dates help us to anchor our learning. I loved the stories of history from school and loved even more seeing the cause and effect of history but hated memorizing dates. My love affair with history grew when I started home educating.

Resources
On Pinterest

A Living Book approach

Sonlight has compiled  years of Chronological history with living books and readers
  • Sonlight B {Explore the story of the world from Creation through the fall of Rome.}
  • Sonlight C {Journey from the fall of Rome through modern world history!}
  • Sonlight G {Witness the rise and fall of ancient empires.}
  • Sonlight H {Explore the ever-changing world of the past 500 years}
  • Sonlight W {Journey through the highlights of World History}
Simply Charlotte Mason
Trivium Education
Well Trained Mind
Mystery of History by Linda Lacour Hobar
  • Volume I – Creation to the Resurrection
  • Volume II – The Early Church and the Middle Ages
  • Volume III – The Renaissance, Reformation, and Growth of Nations
  • Volume IV - Wars of Independence to Modern Times 
Tapestry of Grace by Lampstand Press

 Classical Conversations

From a Christian Perspective
Sonlight has compiled  years of Chronological history with living books and readers
  • Sonlight B {Explore the story of the world from Creation through the fall of Rome.}
  • Sonlight C {Journey from the fall of Rome through modern world history!}
  • Sonlight G {Witness the rise and fall of ancient empires.}
  • Sonlight H {Explore the ever-changing world of the past 500 years}
  • Sonlight W {Journey through the highlights of World History}
History Alive

Diana Waring has published history from a biblical perspective
The Mystery of History 

Written by Linda Lacour Hobar
  • Volume I – Creation to the Resurrection
  • Volume II – The Early Church and the Middle Ages
  • Volume III – The Renaissance, Reformation, and Growth of Nations
  • Volume IV - Wars of Independence to Modern Times 
Unit Studies
Truth Quest History
Speaking God's Truth . . . embedded in the flow of history! This has multi levels to choose from and you can choose from a 1 - 8 year plan.

Homeschool in the Woods
Konos
 Primary/Elementary
High School


  • History of the World Year I: Ancient World (hard copy)
  • History of the World Year II: Medieval World (hard copy)
  • History of the World Year III: Renaissance and Reformation (download)
  • History of the World Year IV: American History (download)

Time Lines
FREE on the internet

"In history, a great volume is unrolled for our instruction,
drawing the materials of future wisdom 
from the past errors and infirmities of mankind."
Edmund Burke

What are you favourite resources for history ?

Tomorrow I will share with you some of my favourite Science / Biology resources.
Blessings
Chareen
Day 1 Geography

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