Plans for Term 4 2011

I‘m feeling rather enthused about this term and eager to get back into a rhythm.  Keen to continue in my quest to ensure the children have a solid grasp of the basics and a thirst for knowledge.  Also wanting to have Weekly Meetings with 4 oldest.  This term will be 12 weeks for us as we are starting back in the school holidays due to our short Term 2.  
Modifying Term 3 plans.Planning to have regular ‘bees’ on a Friday night; Spelling, Geography, Faith, History, etc

Daily:
Faith
Prayer Time – One hymn/week based on liturgical month.
Read saint of the day.

Saxon & Ignatius – Mosaic Picture Books 
Leading Little Ones to Mary
Catholic Treasure Box


Malachi, Mariah & Genevieve – Catechism
Saints books
Xavier – Introduction to Catholicism
Dominic – Understanding the Scriptures
A Philadelphia Catholic in King James’s Court by Martin de Porres Kennedy


D, X, M & M – Read at least two books of Saint biographies a Term.
*Write Narrations of both.

Reading/Phonics
Saxon – All About SpellingStarfall Phonics

Genevieve – All About Spelling
Daily Reading, 

Literature
D & X– Literature Analysis – Windows to the World 

Boys & Mariah – Read two classic, two saints, two history and two geography books independently

Poetry
All – Read 5 min poetry after prayers.

Copywork 
Saxon and Genevieve – Printed Sheets X,M &M – Handwriting Books (printed)
Dominic- Startwrite

Dictation/Spelling
Spelling Wisdom – Dominic, Xavier, Malachi and Mariah All About Spelling – All

Grammar/Narrations/WritingMJ & MT – Great Editing Adventures