We desire books that feed the mind and nourish the soul
Memorisation
Planning to devote time daily to memorisation skills. As a group, should take about 20 min.
Catechism, times tables, phonic sounds, poetry and geography songs.
Faith
Daily preparation.
Saxon is beginning the year with a great attitude towards reading and the ability to read basic books:)
Reading
Writing
Daily writing in some form
Copywork
Write a Story & Illustrate x 1+
Oral Narrations
Spelling
All About Spelling x 3/wk
Effective Reading Workbooks x 1/wk (or ones below)
Ridout Workbooks
Starfall – Computer Phonics
Literature
Each day to read one chapter of book aimed to Saxon’s interest and ability.
Suggestions include: The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter -Beatrix Potter, Little Old Mrs Pepperpot – Alf Proysen, Winnie-the-Pooh -A.A.Milne, My Naughty Little Sister – Dorothy Edwards, Happy Times in Noisy Village – Astrid Lindgren, The Children’s Book of Virtues – William Bennet
Picture Books
Daily read quality picture books, at least 3 per day.
As often as possible to follow up with A Book & Activity
Poetry
Daily Read & Enjoy
Suggestions include: Child’s Garden of Poetry – RL Stevenson
Mathematics
Saxon is advanced in maths and loves to play with numbers, we will be strengthening his basic knowledge and introducing new concepts this year
Daily
Resources
Singapore Maths
MEP where extra work for understanding is needed.
Living Maths Books
Science and Nature
Saxon shows a keen interest in nature and science. Plan to really foster his interest this year.
Reading – Our learning will be interest led, twice weekly we will read science books from our collection and narrate.
Experiment – x 1/wk
Technology – Encourage explorations with Mechano, K’nex and Lego
Resources
Various DK books (of which we have many)
picture and science experiment books.
DVDs
Nature
Reading – Read at least once per week and journal.
Nature walk – x 1/wk
Resources
Wonderland of Nature – Nuri Mass
WON Journal
Science and Nature TV Series and DVDs
History
Plan to be more conscientious about teaching history this year.
Twice weekly
Term 1- Australia, Beginnings through to explorers.
Term 2, 3 & 4- To be determined! Like to leave wiggle room
Resources
Historical Picture Books; Branch Library and our collection.
Core Australian living books from our collection; Pownell, Clark and Bailey
Geography
Plan to be more conscientious about teaching culture and mapwork this year.
Read once weekly
mapwork once weekly
Study maps, cover, label and later redraw and label.
Resources
A Child’s Geography – Ann Voskamp
Homeschool Share
Geography Picture Books; Branch Library and our collection
Art and Craft
Once weekly
Resources
Dick Blick Lesson Plans
Deep Space Sparkle
Art Projects for Kids
Harmony Art Mom
Physical Education
Term 2 & 3 – Soccer