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Homeschool Groups In The Houston Area

6/14/2020

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Home school Groups In The Houston Area

When people are considering homeschool for their children, their first concern is socialization.  However, there are many ways that your children can socialize with other people. One of those ways are to find homeschool groups in your area.

The city of Houston and its surrounding areas are very "homeschool friendly", filled with many homeschool groups. I highly recommend that you join the groups in your area and start participating. Being a part of many of these groups are essential, especially when you are new to home school. I found great friends and much more important, a great support system. Below are a list of homeschool groups that I am aware of, separated by location. If you know of other groups, please share in the comments below so that I may add them to the list. I hope that this blesses you in some way!

NORTHEAST HOUSTON

Northshore/ Humble/ Kingwood
  • CHAOS- Compassionate Homeschoolers: Activites, Outings, & Shindigs- All Inclusive
  • HEART (Home Education and Responsible Teaching)- Christian
  • Heaven Sent Choirs - Christian
  • Homerun Ministries - Homeschool Hybrid Classes - Christian 
  • Homeschoolin' Homies of Houston - All Inclusive
  • Homeschooling in Humble - All Inclusive
  • Northeast Houston Area Homeschoolers -All Inclusive
  • North Houston Homeschoolers - All Inclusive
  • North Houston Homeschooling Meetup - All Inclusive
  • PALS Homeschool - All Inclusive
  • SQUAD Homeschoolers - - All Inclusive

Crosby
  • Crosby Explorers Homeschool Group - All Inclusive

Baytown
  • Baytown Area Homeschoolers​- Christian
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SOUTHEAST HOUSTON

Pasadena/ Deer Park/ La Porte
  • EASTs Co-Op  - All Inclusive
  • Queen of Saints Catholic Homeschool Co-Op - Christian

Fuqua Area
  • HEP- Home Education Partnership of Texas- Classical Homeschool Classes- Christian

Clear Lake/ League City Area
  • Bayshore Christian Homeschoolers - Christian
  • BPAC - Bay Area Performing Arts Co-Op - All Inclusive
  • CHSA- Christian Home School Athletics - Christian
  • Faith Co-Op - Christian
  • Forest Path Academy Hybrid Classes- All Inclusive
  • GCCHS - Gulf Coast Christian Home Scholars - Christian
  • Kindred Kids Homeschoolers of League City- All Inclusive
  • League City Area Homeschoolers - All Inclusive
  • Mosaic Learning Partnership Hybrid Classes - Christian
  • REACH Co-Op - Christian
  • Sparrows and Arrows- Christian
  • YEA! Homeschool Group - All Inclusive

Texas City
  • H.O.P.E. Homeschool Group - All Inclusive

Galveston
  • Galveston Homeschool Performing Arts Co-Op - All Inclusive
  • Holy Family Homeschool Association - Catholic - Christian
  • ​Houston Galveston TX Bay Area Homeschool Group - All Inclusive

Pearland/ Alvin/ Rosharon/ Manvel
  • Bay Area Homeschool Academy - Christian
  • Friendswood Music & More - All Inclusive
  • Pearland Kiddos Social Club - All Inclusive
  • RAMP - Homeschool Families - All Inclusive​​
  • Manvel Christian Co-Op Private Homeschool Classes
             Contact Shannon Vaughn at svaugnaggie@gmail.com
  • THSG-The Home School Group - Christian
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SOUTHWEST HOUSTON

  • BHSC- Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative- Hybrid Co-Op Classes/ Charlotte Mason/ Christian​
  • Brazosport Homeschool Village- Co-Op classes available
  • Christian Perspectives Classes- Christian
  • First Colony Homeschool Ensembles- Christian
  • HIS- Homeschool Instructional Support Brazoria- Christian Co-Op Classes
  • ODA- One Day Academy Richmond Campus- Christian
  • Schola Homeschool Classes- Christian
  • Suburban Southwest Homeschoolers- Houston Metro Area - All Inclusive
  • ​​Sugar Creek Christian Home Educators​ - Christian
  • Sugarland, TX Homeschoolers - All Inclusive
  • Southwest Houston Homeschoolers - All Inclusive
  • WISH - Westside Inclusive Secular Homeschoolers Katy & Sugarland​ - All Inclusive​​
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Rosenberg
  • Creative Learning Society - Homeschool Workshops - All Inclusive
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WEST HOUSTON

  • Arbor Gate Schole Group Classical Homeschool - Christian
  • Christian Homeschooled Teens in Katy and Surrounding Areas -Christian
  • GOCO- Giving Our Children Opportunities Co-Op - Christian
  • IOP- Instruments Of Praise Band & Orchestra - Christian
  • Katy, TX Secular Homeschoolers - All Inclusive
  • Learning Differences Homeschool Network of Southeast Texas - All Inclusive
  • LIGHT Katy Co-Op - Christian
  • Multicultural Homeschoolers of Houston- All Inclusive
  • ODA- One Day Academy Katy Campus- Christian
  • Peaceful Christian Homeschoolers of Katy/West Houston - Christian
  • PLAY- Positive, Learning, Active, Youth - All Inclusive
  • Positive Homeschool Moms - Katy/West Houston - All Inclusive
  • Regina Caeli Classical Catholic Homeschool Hybrid Classes - Christian
  • Shield Christian Co-Op - Christian
  • West Houston Homeschooling Misfits - All Inclusive
  • WHHE - West Houston Home Educators - Teen Group- Christian​
  • WISH - Westside Inclusive Secular Homeschoolers Katy & Sugarland - All Inclusive​
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NORTHWEST HOUSTON

Cypress/Spring
  • ​Beginnings- Pre-Homeschoolers NW Houston - All Inclusive
  • CHA - Cypress Homeschool Association - All Inclusive
  • Child of God Catholic Homeschool Groups- Christian
  • Christian Homeschool Social Events (Northwest Houston & Surrounding Areas) - Christian
  • Christian Homeschoolers, Spring/Tomball/Cypress - Christian
  • Copperfield-Cypress Homeschool Support Group - All Inclusive
  • Crymson Knights Christian Homeschool Sports Ministries (CHSM) - Christian
  • Cypress Inclusive Homeschoolers - All Inclusive
  • D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA Homeschoolers - All Inclusive
  • Deseret Homeschoolers of Southeast Texas - LDS Christian
  • Fairfield Homeschool Group - All Inclusive
  • Homeschool Christian Youth Association - Sports -Christian
  • Homeschoolers of Cypress Texas - All Inclusive
  • Homeschooling Magnolia/The Woodlands/Conroe/Tomball - All Inclusive
  • ICARE- Independent Christian Association of Homeschool Educators- Christian
  • ​IOP- Instruments Of Praise Band & Orchestra -Christian
  • Northwest Houston Teen/Tween Homeschool Group - All Inclusive
  • ODA- One Day Academy Cypress Campus- Christian
  • PACES Paideia Classical School - Christian
  • Rayford Road Homeschool Group - All Inclusive
  • Regina Caeli Classical Catholic Homeschool Hybrid Classes - Christian
  • Soli Deo Gloria School Co-Op - Christian
  • The Cypress Homeschool Council  - All Inclusive
  • ​Tribe Homeschoolers - All Inclusive

Tomball
  • ​Tomball Christian Homeschoolers - Christian
  • Tomball Homeschoolers - All Inclusive
  • WHHE Teen Group - Christian
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The Woodlands
  • Homewood Christian Association - Christian
  • North Houston Charlotte Mason - Christian
  • ODA- One Day Academy Woodlands Campus- Christian
  • WASH (Woodlands Area Secular Homeschoolers) - All Inclusive
  • Woodland Moms Homeschool - All Inclusive

Conroe
  • CACHE - Conroe Area Christian Home Educators - Christian
  • MASH- Montgomery County Area Homeshoolers -  All Inclusive
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​Magnolia
  • Extraordinary Education Family Learning Center- Hybrid Classes- Christian
  • Magnolia Heritage Academy Homeschool Hybrid Classes - Christian
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CENTRAL HOUSTON or citywide

  • ARCH Catholic Homeschoolers in Houston - Christian
  • Bayou Bend Eclectic Homeschoolers - All Inclusive
  • Classical Conversations- Christian
  • Homeschool and Beyond - Classes at Houston Museum of Natural Science - All Inclusive
  • Homeschool BFF - Brown Faced Families  - All Inclusive
  • Homeschool Entrepreneurs of Greater Houston - All Inclusive
  • Homeschool Excursions of Texas - All Inclusive
  • Homeschool Moms of Houston - All Inclusive
  • Homeschoolers of Houston & Surrounding Cities - All Inclusive
  • Houston Alternative Education Alliance - All Inclusive
  • Houston Black Homeschoolers - All Inclusive
  • Houston Homeschool Events​ - All Inclusive
  • Houston Homeschool/Unschooling Teen/Tween Scene - All Inclusive
  • Houston Secular Homeschoolers - All Inclusive​​​​
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other FACEBOOK HOMESCHOOL GROUPS

Texas Online Support​
  • Texans for Homeschool Freedom
  • Texas Homeschooling for College Credit
  • Texas Home School Support
  • Texas Unschoolers

Nationwide Online Support
  • Affording the Homeschool Life
  • AP Homeschool Students
  • Blue Collar Homeschool
  • Gameschooling (Teaching with Games)
  • Homeschool for Free
  • Homeschooling Middle & High School
  • Unschooling Mom2Mom

Specific Curriculum Support
  • Christian Homeschooling with Netflix, Amazon, You Tube, Roku and More!
  • Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool
  • Easy Peasy Homeschool - General Chat Group
  • Moms of Masterbooks
  • Homeschool- Acellus, Moby Max, Khan Academy...
  • Homeschooling with Study.com​
  • Secular Homeschooling with Netflix & Other Media
  • Texas Easy Peasy Homeschool



Buy-Sell-Trade
  • Homeschool Buy, Sell, Trade
  • Houston Area Homeschool B/S/T
  • Masterbooks Homeschool Resell
  • *Unofficial* Master Books Used Curriculum​
  • Used Homeschool Books Buy, Sell, Trade​​
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Home school book stores or curriculum support in houston

​The Homeschool Bookstore
12999 Murphy Rd. Suite B3
Stafford, Texas 77477
832-288-5838
​(Southwest Area)
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The Homeschool Store
12315 Ann Ln
Houston, TX 77064
281-890-4295
​(Northwest Area)

Meriadoc Homeschool Library
15707 Rill Lane
Houston, TX 7762
713-447-3288
(Southeast Area)
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Free Spanish 1 Curriculum Homeschool

6/10/2020

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spanish 1 scope and sequence

Disclaimer: This site contains affiliate links for which we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases. See our Disclosure & Terms of Use for more details.

**This is a secular curriculum.**

Our budget is limited, so I always try to find free resources when I plan our homeschool curriculum. Since I used to teach high school Spanish in public school, I decided to create my own scope-and-sequence for Spanish 1. I didn't write the individual lessons. I simply searched online and organized them below. Use what is useful to you and skip what is not.

I suggest that your student keep a notebook or binder with notes and handout print outs. I recommend to make it a requirement to write notes for all video lessons. Recording grades will depend on your state homeschool laws, so please do your research. For my student, I will grade certain assignments as daily grades and some as test grades (like the projects, etc). You can find already-made quizzes on Quizlet, Google, or TeachersPayTeachers. 

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Week 1 for our family starts the first full week of August. We also have scheduled weeks that we plan to take off throughout the school year. Make sure to adjust the “culture” section to your school calendar so that the holidays match the week that you are on. The culture videos on this schedule are based on our school calendar starting the 1st week of August and our scheduled weeks off.

 
I hope that this helps and blesses your family. Please leave comments if you have any questions, tips or suggestions!

*Free e-Workbook

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You may be interested in these other free curriculum. Be sure to check them out too!
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Week 1:      Take Notes.
Monday:        7 Tips for Learning a New Language  
                             Why Learn Spanish
                             Spanish Greetings                                  
Tuesday:         Cognates​ 1                                                                               
                             Basic Pronunciation
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity.   
Wednesday: 
Cognates 2
                             Cognates 3                         
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity.   
Thursday:      
Spanish Pronunciation 
                             Forming Sentences
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Friday:
              More Practice                                                 
                             The Spanish Alphabet       
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity.   
                              Alphabet Game
                 

Week 2:      Take Notes. 
Monday:        Alphabet Song
                             Spell out your name in 
 Spanish
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
Tuesday:         Spanish Manners
                              Do you speak English?
                              Introductions 
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.                                                                                     
Wednesday: How to Greet Someone
                             Greetings and Goodbyes Practice
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Thursday:     How Are You?
                             What's Your Name?         
                             Where Are You From? 
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
                             Quiz  
Friday:            Culture- Spanish Speaking Countries                                                
                             Map Handout
                             Worksheet 
                            
<<Week Off>>
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Week 3:      Take Notes.
Monday:         Numbers 1-20
                             Numbers Song 

                             Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Tuesday:         Practice 
Worksheet or Activity. 
Wednesday: Days of the Week                                                                   
​                             Verbal Practice                                                                
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity.                               
Thursday:      Days of Week Song   
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Friday:             Culture- La Tomatina Festival
                            
 La Tomatina Tips                                                  
                             Video Handout 

Week 4:      Take Notes. 
Monday:         Months of the Year
                             
Months Song       
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity.
​Tuesday:         Practice Worksheet or Activity.                                             
Wednesday: The Weather & Seasons                       
                             Weather Song  
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity.                                  
Thursday:      Watch Week 2 videos again and Practice.   
Friday:             Culture- La Quinceñera
                             What is a Quinceñera?                           
                             A Real Quinceñera 
                            
 Video Handout
Week 5:       Take Notes.   
Monday:         Infinitive Verbs 
                              Spanish Flashcard Strategy                                                                
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Tuesday:          Subject Pronouns 
                              Pronoun Song
                              Funny Parody Song
                                                           
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Wednesday:  Tu or Usted?   
                              Conversation Guide and Visual
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity. ​
Thursday:      Quiz/Practice Subject Pronouns. ​ 
                              Quiz/Practice Tu vs Usted
     
Friday:              Culture- Independence Day                                                  
                               El Grito
                             
 Video Handout
 
Week 6:        Take Notes.
Monday:          The Verb Ser (To Be)
                              "Ser" Song                                                        
                              "Ser" Worksheet or Activity.
Tuesday:          The Verb Estar (To Be)
                              "Estar" Song
                              "Estar" Worksheet or Activity.
Wednesday:  Verbs Ser vs  Estar (To Be)
                              "Ser"  Practice. ​    
                              "Estar" Practice. 
Thursday:        The Verb Ir (To Go)
                               Ser, Estar, and Ir Verbs
                              "Ir" Song​
                              "Ir" Worksheet or Activity.
                               Extra Worksheet practice for "Ser/Estar"
                              Extra Worksheet practice for "Ir"  
Friday:              ​Culture- 17 Coolest Places To Visit In Mexico                                  
                              Video Handout ​

Week 7:       Take Notes.
Monday:          Watch Week 2 videos again and practice. 
Tuesday:         The Gender of Nouns                    
                              Take Notes.
                              Practice Worksheet 1
                              Practice Worksheet 2
                              Practice Worksheet 3                                  
Wednesday: Plural Forms of Nouns 
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.​
Thursday:       Practice Worksheet or Activity. ​  
Friday:             Culture- The Alhambra   ​                                                                       
                             Video Handout

​Week 8:       Take Notes. ​
Monday:          Definite Articles  
                              Part 2 
                              
Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Tuesday:          Indefinite Articles 
​                               Funny Parody Song.  
                               
Another Funny Parody Song, lol.                                                             
                               Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Wednesday:  Practice Worksheet or Activity. ​ 
Thursday:       Watch Week 2 videos again and practice. 
 
                               Or Review Concepts.
                               Or Test. 
 Friday:              Culture- Puerto Rico                                           
                               Video Handout 

<<Week Off>>
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​Week 9:      Take Notes.
Monday:         The Colors- Part 1    
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity.

Tuesday:         The Colors- Part 2
                             Colors Song    
 
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity.   
Wednesday: Adjectives  
                             Spanish Adjectives Chart
            
                 Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
Thursday:      Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Friday:              Culture- Latino Superstitions  ​                                                                                                   
                              Mexican Superstitions
                             
 Video Handout   

Week 10:    Take Notes.
Monday:          The Verb "Tener" (To Have)
                              
"Tener" Song       
                               Practice Worksheet or Activity. 

Tuesday:          "Tener" Part 2 
                               Practice 
Worksheet or Activity.                                                          
Wednesday:  Song Listening Activity.    
                               Listen and fill in the blanks.
                               Repeat song as many times as necessary.
​                               Limon y Sal Song                  

Thursday:        Watch Week 2 videos again and practice. 
Friday:              ​Culture- Mexican Urban Legends
                              La Llorona  *May be scary.                                                                    
                              Video Handout   

Week 11:   Take Notes.
Monday:         More on the Verb "Tener" (To Have)
Tuesday:         Ser vs. Estar vs. Tener Superhero Project             
Wednesday: Project (worth a Test Grade)
Thursday:      Project    
Friday:             Culture- Dia De Los Muertos  
                              Video Handout           

Week 12:     Take Notes.
Monday:          Direct Object Pronouns
                               Indirect Object Pronouns   
Tuesday:           The Verb "Gustar" (To Like)
                              "Gustar" Song   
                               Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Wednesday:  Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
Thursday:        Reading Comprehension Activity
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Watch Week 2 videos again and practice.   
Friday:              ​Culture- History of the Piñata    
                              How To Make It
                              The Secret Life of a Piñata
                              Video Handout

Week 13:    Take Notes.
Monday:          Family Vocabulary- Part 1                                         
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.   
Tuesday:          Family Vocabulary- Part 2        
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Wednesday:  Practice Worksheet or Activity  
Thursday:        Practice Worksheet or Activity 
Friday:               Culture- Mariachi History    
                               What is Mariachi?                      
                               Video Handout 

Week 14:       
Monday:          Family Photo Album Project  
Tuesday:          Project    
Wednesday:  Project         
Thursday:        Project   
Friday:               Culture- Bullfighting in Spain
                              *Shows bulls getting killed (part of this sport).

                               Video Handout                                               
  
<<Week Off For Thanksgiving>>
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Week 15:    Take Notes.
Monday:          Christmas Vocabulary     
Tuesday:          Make Christmas cards in Spanish.      
Wednesday:  Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Thursday:        Practice Worksheet or Activity 
Friday:               Culture- La Tamalada
                               How to Make Tamales 
                               Video Handout

Week 16:        
Monday:           ​Culture- Christmas in Mexico                                                   
                                Las Posadas 
                                The tradition in a small town
                               
 Video Handout
Tuesday:           Culture- Christmas in Spain                                                                                               
                                Video Handout
Wednesday:   Culture- Christmas in Bolivia, South America                                                 
                                Video Handout​
Thursday: 
        Culture- Christmas traditions in Peru                                                  
                                Video Handout
​Friday:                Culture- PuertoRican Christmas traditions
                                Video Handout

Week 17:       
Monday:        Mid-Term Review/Study 
                             
(You can get one worksheet 
                             from each concept as review and 
​                             create a test from them.
     
Tuesday:         Review/Study                    
Wednesday: Review/Study                                    
Thursday:       Review/Study                                    
Friday:              Mid-Term Exam

<<2 Weeks Off For Christmas>>​
​ Week 18:   Take Notes.
Monday:        Culture- New Year's in Spain  
                             Colombian New Years Tradition
                            
 Video Handout
Tuesday:         3 Spanish Verb Groups 
                             Verb Conjugations ​Strategy ​      
Wednesday: “AR” Present Tense Verbs   
                              Notes Handout
                              "AR" Verbs Song
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
  
Thursday:      
“ER” Present Tense Verbs    
                             Conjugation Style Song 
                            Practice Worksheet or Activity.
  
Friday:             
“IR” Present Tense Verbs   
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.  

Week 19:        
Monday:         Verb Conjugation Practice 
                              Worksheet or Activity.  
Tuesday:          Fill-in-the-blank Song Activity.   
                              Compartir Song 
Wednesday:  Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Thursday:       Watch Week 2 videos again and practice. 

Friday:              Culture- Nicaragua, Most Dangerous Ways To School
                               Video Handout    

Week 20:      
Monday:          Verb Conjugation Practice 
                              Worksheet or Activity.    
Tuesday:          Online Practice 
Wednesday: Online Practice    
Thursday:       Test/Worksheet
Friday:              Culture- Nicaragua Geography  
                              Video Handout 

​Week 21:    Take Notes.
Monday:          Numbers 0-100    
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Tuesday:          Counting by 10s   
                               Count to 1000
                               
Ordinal Numbers 
Wednesday:   Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Thursday:        Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
Friday:               
Culture- Dominican Culture   
                               Video Handout

Week 22:    Take Notes.
Monday:          Telling Time in Spanish- part 1 
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
    
Tuesday:          Telling Time in Spanish- part 2  
Thursday:       Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Wednesday: Song Fill-in-the-blank Listening Activity
​                              La Bamba Song  
Friday:              ​Culture- Valentine's Day in Spanish    
                              Make Valentine Cards in Spanish
​
<<Week Off>>
​Week 23:    Take Notes.
Monday:          How to Ask Questions   
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Tuesday:          Question Words
                              
Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Wednesday: Spanish Interrogatives
   
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Thursday:       Quiz 
                              Fill-in-the-blank Song Listening Activity.
 
                              La Bola by Canto Alegre
Friday:              Culture- History of Carnival
                              Carnival in Bolivia
   
                              Carnival in Uruguay   
                              Video Handout

Week 24:    Take Notes.
Monday:          Places Vocabulary 
                              Using your notes, write 4 sentences in Spanish:
                              1. To describe your home
                              2. To describe your city
                              3. To describe a store you go to often
                              4. To describe any place you choose.

Tuesday:          Practice Worksheet or Activity.    
Wednesday: Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Thursday:       Listening Activity "Parada del Metro"  
Friday:              Culture- Argentina Geography 
​                              Yerba Mate 

                              Yerba Mate Benefits
                             
 Video Handout    

Week 25:    Take Notes.  ​
Monday:          Read and Take Notes. 
                              Listen to all Vocabulary Words.
​Tuesday:          Asking Directions
                              Directions in Spanish
                              Write the directions from your
                              house to the store, in Spanish.  
Wednesday: Practice Worksheet or Activity.     
Thursday:       Listening Activity   
                             Tu Fruta Favorita  
Friday:              Culture- Machu Picchu    
                              Machu Picchu 101
                             
 Video Handout

Week 26:    Take Notes.          
Monday:         Watch Week 2 videos again and practice.
Tuesday:          Going Places 1
                              Going Places 2
 ​ 
Wednesday: Practice Worksheet or Activity.   
​Thursday:       Song-fill-in-the-blank Listening Activity 
                              Como La Flor Song   
Friday:              ​Culture- Selena Quintanilla
                              History of Tejano Music
                             
 Video Handout

                              *Movie Suggestion:  Selena
                                Movie Viewing Guide (optional)

<<Week Off For Spring Break>>
Week 27:   Take Notes.
Monday:         Clothing Vocabulary                                                                         
                             Practice Worksheet or Activity.​

Tuesday:         Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Wednesday: 
Practice Worksheet or Activity.   
Thursday:       Fill-in-the-blank Song Listening Activity.  
                              La Camisa Negra Song  
Friday:         ​     Culture- Easter in Mexico vs USA    
                             Video Handout 

Week 28:    Take Notes.    ​           
Monday:          Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Tuesday:          Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Wednesday:  Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
Thursday:        Clothing Vocabulary Test    ​
Friday:               Culture- Easter in Spain  
                               Video Handout

Week 29:    Take Notes.        
Monday:          Asking How Much Something Costs   
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Tuesday:          Money   
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
Wednesday: This, That, Those
                              Este, Ese, Aquel
                              
Practice Worksheet or Activity.    
Thursday:       Song-fill-in-the-blank Listening Activity 
                              Corre Song
Friday:              Culture- Tortillas   
                              History of the Corn Tortilla
                              History of the Flour Tortilla
                             
 Video Handout      ​
​Week 30:   Take Notes.
Monday:          Food Vocabulary 
Tuesday:          Practice Worksheet or Activity.   
Wednesday: Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Thursday:        Fill-in-the-blank Song Listening Activity.   ​ 
                               Fotografia Song  
Friday:               ​Culture- Dominican Republic 10 Best Places  
                              Video Handout 

​Week 31:    Take Notes.
Monday:          Ordering in a Restaurant ​
                              Ordering 2
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.  

Tuesday:          Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
​Wednesday:  Practice Worksheet or Activity.
    
Thursday:        Ordering Food Listening Activity.     ​ 
Friday:               Culture- April 23- St. Jordi Day in Barcelona  
                              Video Handout

Week 32:    Take Notes.
Monday:          Restaurant Project ​ 
Tuesday:          Project 
Wednesday: Project 
Thursday:       Fill-in-the-blank Song Listening Activity
                              Nina Bonita Song  
Friday:              Culture- Running of the Bulls 
                              Ends in Gore and Injuries 
                              *Very graphic
                             
 Video Handout 
 
​Week 33:   Take Notes.
Monday:         Spanish Foods Research Project     
Tuesday:         Project   
Wednesday: Project    
Thursday:      Fill-in-the-blank Song Listening Activity.    
                             Corazon Sin Cara Song        
Friday:             ​Culture- Cinco de Mayo     
                             Why do Americans celebrate it?
                             Popular American Festival
                            
 Video Handout
​​Week 34:    Take Notes.
Monday:          Answering the Phone
                              Practice Worksheet - create phone dialog using this template. 
Tuesday:          ​ Top 10 Gamer Speak Words   
Wednesday:   
10 Phrases for Emergencies   
Thursday:        Cultural Excursion Project and Reflection Paper
                               *The paper may be the Final Exam Grade*
                               Listening Activity.
   
Friday:                Culture- Cuba     
                               Video Handout​   

​Week 35:     Take Notes.
Monday:           100 Phrases Every Spanish Beginner Must-Know.       
Tuesday:           Watch again and practice saying out loud.   
​Wednesday:  Watch again and practice saying out loud.     
Thursday:        Watch again and practice saying out loud. 
Friday:               Culture- Travel Mexico on a Budget     
                               Video Handout   

Week 36:
Monday:         Review (You can get one worksheet
                             from each concept as review and
​                             create a test from them.
   ​    
Tuesday:         Review    
Wednesday: Review    
Thursday:      Review     
Friday:             Final Exam   ​
 
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Free U.S. History 1 Curriculum - Before civil war - high school

6/5/2020

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Scope and Sequence for U.S. History 1 Curriculum (Before Civil War)

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​*This course is secular and covers both the "good" and the "ugly" side of history.

​We decided to break U.S. History into two years and really take the time to dive into each era. We started U.S. History 1 (Before the Civil War) in 8th grade, and plan to complete Part 2 for 9th grade.  Our state homeschool requirements are very flexible, so make sure that you check the requirements in your own state. 


Our budget is limited, so I always try to find free resources when I plan our curriculum. Since history is my favorite subject, I decided to create my own. I didn't write the individual lessons. I simply searched online and organized them below. Use what is useful to you and skip what is not. 

I suggest that your student keep a notebook or binder with notes and handout print outs. Recording grades will depend on your state homeschool laws, so please do your research. For my student, I will grade certain assignments as daily grades and some as test grades (like the essays, etc). You can find already-made quizzes on Quizlet, Google, or TeachersPayTeachers. 

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We will also combine U.S. History with American Literature and read living books to compliment each era. I will list the books we plan to read.  Find books that are of interest to your student and at their reading level. Most lessons require writing, so we will not be using a separate Writing curriculum. I will address grammar issues as we go along. I also believe that watching movies, although not always 100% accurate, give a great visual to learning history. I included the movies that we plan to watch. Use your discretion and pre-view them before showing them to your student.
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Also, the "Mid-Term Exam" is based on the end of our first semester. You may have to adjust it according to your  school calendar. We also follow a 36 week school schedule. My hope is that this will help and bless your family! Please feel free to post questions, comments, or suggestions below.
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You may be interested in these other free curriculum. Be sure to check them out too!
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Every student is at a different level and has different graduation goals. Although this course is intended to be a 2 year course, it can still be used to prepare for the AP U.S. History exam at the end of the 2nd year, or to prepare for the CLEP Exam for U.S. History 1 and U.S. History 2. The AP exam has an essay component. If you are wanting to combine this course with more rigorous Literature and Writing component, then you may add additional essays than from what is suggested below. Here is a database of U.S. History essay questions.

**EDITED: I removed the videos from "America: This is Us" as part of the daily lessons since it is no longer free. But you may still watch the episodes during those time periods that are being studied. Here are the video study guides that go along with it. Even though the links to the suggested movies and books are not "free", they are still available in most libraries or Netflix, HULU, etc.

Week 1:      
New World
​
Literature:   Read the book A Land So Strange,
                           The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca
                           by Andres Resendez

                            Study Guide
                            Story Map
                            Audiobook- YouTube

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Monday:         Watch the movie "Christopher Columbus- The Discovery" (1992)
                             Part 1 and Part 2
Tuesday:         Native American Cultures (1491-1607)
                              Watch video, complete graphic organizer,
                              and take notes from the power point. 
Wednesday:  Pre-Columbian Native Peoples and Technology
Thursday:        Age of Encounter- Explorers and Navigators
                              Intro activity, Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, and Vasco da Gama 
Friday:              Amerigo Vespucci, Ferdinand Magellan, and Francis Drake
            
Week 2:        The Columbian Exchange
Monday:          Watch the movie "Conquistador Hernan Cortes"            
Tuesday:          Age of Encounter- Explorers and Navigators
                              Complete  Visual Primary Source Activity
                              and Written Primary Source Activity
Wednesday: 
 Geography Activity
Thursday:       The Columbian Exchange 
Friday:              Summary of European Conquest of the Americas        

Week 3:       Spanish Society
Monday:         Watch the movie "Apocalypto"                                 
Tuesday:         The Encomienda System                                           
Wednesday:  Society in New Spain
Thursday:       Bartolome de las Casas
                             Excerpt 1                            
Friday:             Excerpt 2  
 
Week 4:       European Colonization
Monday:         Watch the movie "The Revenant"                         
Tuesday:         From the Journal of Columbus
                             Write essay: Was Columbus a Hero or a Villain?
Wednesday: European Colonization
                             Watch all videos in this section and complete the Graphic Organizer
Thursday:      Read the Primary and Secondary Source documents  and discuss the questions.
Friday:             French and Dutch Colonization
​ Week 5:      Compare and Contrast Essay

Literature:     Read the book The Witch of Blackbird Pond
                              by Elizabeth George Speare
                             
Study Guide
​                              Story Map
                              Audiobook- YouTube


Monday:          Watch the movie "Squanto: A Warrior's Tale"                                              
Tuesday:         The Comparative Essay
                              Read this article.
                              Watch this video.
                               Create an outline for your essay.                                                  
Wednesday:  Write a compare/contrast essay about the
                              differences and similarities between the
                              European Colonization.
 
Thursday:       Edit your essay. 
                              Use thisrubric to check your essay.                                                                                       
Friday:              Type your essay, using Times New Roman, 12 point font, and double space.
 
Week 6:       The Virginia Colony
Monday:         Watch the movie "The New World"                                    
Tuesday:          The Virginia Colony- Part 1
                              Watch video and take notes.                                                       
Wednesday:   The Virginia Colony- Part 2    
                               Watch video and take notes.  ​                                                                                  
Thursday:        The Founding of the Virginia Colony assignment.    
Friday:                Continue/Finish assignment. 
 
Week 7:        Religion in New England
Monday:          Watch the movie "Northwest Passage" ​                                                 
Tuesday:          Religion in New England
                              Watch video and take notes.                                    
Wednesday:  Early Development of Church and State   
                               Video viewing activity.
Thursday:        Main Activity Research   
Friday:               Main Activity Presentation  
 
Week 8:       The Quakers and Pennsylvania

Literature:     Read the book Johnny Tremaine
                              by Esther Hoskins Forbes

                              Study Guide
                              
Story Map
​​

Monday:          Watch the movie "The Crucible"   ​                                                                   
Tuesday:          The Quakers         
                               Watch video and take notes. ​                                 
Wednesday:   The Pennsylvania Colony 
                               Watch video and take notes. ​        ​  
Thursday:        Day in the Life- Activity                                                                   
Friday:               Continue
Week 9:       The Thirteen Colonies
Monday:          Watch the movie "The Scarlet Letter"                                                                                                   
Tuesday:          Intro to Thirteen Colonies
                              Complete Graphic Organizer   
Wednesday:  Write a comparison essay about the colonies.    ​   
Thursday:       Edit your essay. 
                              Use this rubric to check your essay.
Friday:             Type your essay, using Times New Roman, 12 point font, and double space.      
 
Week 10:     The Great Awakening
Monday:          Watch the movie "Salem Witch Trials" ​                                                               
Tuesday:          The First Great Awakening
                               Watch video, read "Background" and discuss questions.
Wednesday:  Activity 1- Jonathan Edwards
Thursday:        Activity 2- George Whitefield   
Friday:              Activity 3- Samson Occom, Indian Minister                   
 
Week 11:    The Enlightenment  
Monday:         Watch the movie "The Last of the Mohicans"       
Tuesday:         The American Enlightenment 
                              Watch video and take notes.
Wednesday:  Common Sense                                                   
                               Funny parody video
Thursday:        Read background, watch video, Activity 1   
Friday:                Activity 2 
 
Week 12:    The French and Indian War 

Literature:     Read the book The Winter People 
                              by Joseph Bruchac

                              Study Guide
                              
Story Map
​​

Monday:           Watch the movie "The Patriot"  ​                                                  
Tuesday:         The French and Indian War
 
                             Funny parody video
                              Watch video and take notes.                                                              
Wednesday:  Parliament Taxes the Colonies 
                              Watch video and take notes. ​                                                                 
Thursday:       Road to Revolution   
                              Watch video and take notes. 
                              Funny Parody video.
​  ​
Friday:              American Revolution Unit 2   
                              Complete Day 1 from the pdf 
ushistory1-week12-american_revolution_unit_2.pdf
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Week 13:    The American Revolution
Monday:         ​Watch the movie "April Morning"  ​            
Tuesday:         American Revolution Unit 2 pdf - Day 2               
Wednesday: Day 3 
Thursday:      Day 4                                 
Friday:             Day 5
                           
Week 14:    The American Revolution 

Literature:     Read the book The Year of the Hangman
                              by Gary Blackwood
​                              Study Guide

                              
Story Map
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Monday:         Watch the movie  "Washington's War"               
Tuesday:         American Revolution Unit 2 pdf- Homework Assignment
​                              Essay (page 28)                                                    

Wednesday: Continue with essay                                                  
Thursday:       American Revolution Unit 2 pdf- Review Questions 1-25                                                    
Friday:              American Revolution Unit 2 pdf- Review Questions  26-50

​Week 15:    Declaration of Independence
Monday:         Watch the movie  "Africans in Colonial America"                         
Tuesday:         The Declaration of Independence
                              Watch video and take notes. ​                                                                     
Wednesday: Treaty of Paris 1783 ​
                              Watch video and take notes.
 ​  
Thursday:       Read the Legacies of the American Revolution                                                           
Friday:             The Articles of Confederation
                              Watch video and take notes.    
 
Week 16:    ​The Constitutional Convention
Monday:          Watch the movie "A More Perfect Union"                                               
Tuesday:          Read the articles and Federalist No. 15 and Shays' Rebellion                                                                 Wednesday:  Shays' Rebellion, Whiskey Rebellion, and Bacon's Rebellion
                              Watch video and take notes. ​
                              Frontier Rebellions Graphic Organizer
  ​                                                     
Thursday:       The Constitutional Convention
                               Watch video and take notes.
                               State by State Demographics
                                                   
Friday:               The Articles & Constitution
                               Watch video and take notes. ​
                               Guided Notes
Week 17:     Mid-Term Exams 
Monday:          Mid-term Review                                                                   
Tuesday:          Mid-term Review                                                   
Wednesday:  Mid-term Review                   
Thursday:        Mid-term Review                    
Friday:               Mid-term Exam                                                    
 
Week 18:   The Constitution 

Literature:     Read the book The Crossing
                              by Howard Fast
                              Study Guide

                              
Story Map
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Monday:          Watch the movie "Jefferson in Paris"                                    
Tuesday:          Principles of the Constitution 
                               Watch video and take notes. ​                                      
Wednesday:  The Anti-Federalist 
                               Watch video and take notes.                                                   
Thursday:        The Federalist
                                Watch video and take notes. ​                                                     
Friday:                Write an essay to compare/contrast the Anti-Federalist and Federalist.

Week 19:     Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist     
Monday:          ​ Watch the movie  "National Treasure"                                                    
Tuesday:           Edit your essay. 
                                Use this rubric to check your essay.                                   
Wednesday:  Type your essay, using Times New Roman, 12 point font, and double space. ​                   Thursday:         Jefferson and the Constitution               
                                Watch video and take notes. ​                   
                                Letter from Jefferson to Madison 
Friday:                Jefferson/Madison Correspondence Activity
 
Week 20:      Bill of Rights  
Monday:           Watch the movie "Amazing Grace"   ​                                                  
Tuesday:           Madison's Proposals                                   
Wednesday:   Bill of Rights
                                Easy way to learn Amendments.
                                Funny parody video.                                      
Thursday:         Bill of Rights essay.                                  
Friday:                Continue/Finish essay.  
Week 21:     Jefferson vs. Hamilton
Monday:           Watch the movie  "The Buccaneer" ​                                    
Tuesday:           First Two Party System
                               Read article and take notes or make an online.                          
Wednesday:  Watch video and complete graphic organizer.                                      
Thursday:         Washington's Foreign Policy 
                                Watch video and take notes. ​                                    
Friday:                The Adams Administration     
                                Watch video and take notes. ​
                                Review of history learned up to this point.
                                              
 
Week 22:    Jeffersonian Republic

Literature:     Read the book The Light in the Forest
                              by Conrad Richter

​                              Study Guide
                              
Story Map


Monday:         Watch the movie "Lewis & Clark"  
Tuesday:          ​The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
​                               
Watch video and take notes. ​                    
Wednesday:  The Election of 1800    
                              Watch video and take notes.                                
Thursday:       The Louisiana Purchase   
                              Watch video and take notes. ​                         
Friday:              The Marshall Court        
                              Watch video and take notes. ​                                       
 
Week 23:     The War of 1812
Monday:           Watch the movie "Sacagawea"                                                                 
Tuesday:           Jefferson, Neutrality, and the Embargo 
                               Watch video and take notes. ​                                                                 
Wednesday:  The War of 1812         
                               Watch video and take notes.                                       
Thursday:        ​Watch video and take notes. 
                              How to write a Document-Based Essay
                              How to write a Thesis
                              5 Tips                                                  
Friday:              Complete Document-Based Questions (not essay)  ​ 
                                
Week 24:    The Missouri Compromise

Literature:     Read the book Amos Fortune, Free Man
                              By Elizabeth Yates
                              Study Guide

                              
Story Map
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Monday:          Watch the movie "The War of 1812"   
Tuesday:           Complete Essay.                   
Wednesday:  Continue to work on essay if more time was needed.   
Thursday:        Edit/Self Grade, make corrections, and write final draft.
                               Simple Rubric.
                               More on on the AP Rubric & Essay     
Friday: ​              The Missouri Compromise Part 1
                              The Missouri Compromise Part 2    
                              Watch video and take notes.   

Week 25:    John Quincy Adams
Monday:          Watch the movie  "Amistad"                                  
Tuesday:         Complete Short Answer Questions.                                                      
Wednesday: Watch funny parody video. 
                              John Quincy Adams
 
                              Watch video and take notes.                                                  
Thursday:       ​Jacksonian Democracy     
                              Watch video and take notes. 
                              Complete Graphic Organizer.  
  ​      
Friday:              Jacksonian Controversies 
                              Watch video and take notes.    ​
Week 26:    ​Jacksonian Democracy; Whig Party

Literature:     Read the book How I Became A Ghost-
                              A Choctaw Trail of Tears Story
                              By Tim Tingle

                              Study Guide
​                              
Story Map


Monday:          Watch the movie "Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy"                                                           
Tuesday:         Nullification Timeline    
                              Jacksonian Era multiple questions and free response question.  ​
Wednesday: Trail of Tears Lesson 
                              Map 1 and Questions
                              Watch video  
Thursday:       Reading 1 and Questions  
Friday:              Trail of Tears Lesson 
                               Visual Evidence section and Questions
 
Week 27:    The Trail of Tears

Literature:     Read the book Vengeance Road
                              by Erin Bowman

                               Study Guide
                               Story Map

Monday:           Watch the movie "We Shall Remain"                                  
Tuesday:           Post-Lesson Activity 1                                                                                
Wednesday:  Post-Lesson Activity 2                                                                   
Thursday:        Post-Lesson Activity 3                                                                   
Friday:               Immigrants and
                               Market Revolution      
                               Watch video and take notes.
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Week 28:    The Second Great Awakening
Monday:          Watch the movie "The Mask of Zorro"     
Tuesday:           The Second Great Awakening   
                               Watch video and take notes. ​                                          
Wednesday:   Document-Based Activity- Part A                                                  
Thursday:        Part B- Essay                                                  
Friday:                Continue working on essay if more time is needed.   ​

Week 29:     The Age of Reform
Monday:           Watch the movie "The Legend of Zorro" ​                                                  
Tuesday:           Edit/Self Grade, make corrections, and write final draft.
                               Simple Rubric.
                               More on on the AP Rubric & Essay  ​                                                
Wednesday:  19th Century Reforms  
                               Watch video and take notes.                                              
Thursday:        Reform Movements
                               Read and discuss questions                                    
Friday:               Women in the 19th Century  
                               
Watch video and take notes. ​       
Week 30:    Women's Rights
Monday:         Watch the movie "The Adventures of Huck Finn"  ​       
Tuesday:         Early American Reform Movements  
                              Day 1- Read/discuss each document                                                                 
Wednesday: Day 2- Answer Document Analysis Questions 
Thursday:       Seneca Falls Convention      
Friday:              Susan B. Anthony
                              What happened at the Convention

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Week 31:   Manifest Destiny

Literature:     Read the book Old Yeller
​                              by Fred Gipson
                              Study Guide 1

​                              Study Guide 2

                               Story Map


Monday:         Watch the movie "Tom and Huck"                                             
Tuesday:         Manifest Destiny 
                              Monroe Doctrine
                              
Watch video and take notes.                                                                                                     
Wednesday: Western Expansion Essay     
Thursday:       Continue working on essay if you need more time.
Friday:             Edit/Self Grade, make corrections, and write final draft.
                             Simple Rubric.
                             More on on the AP Rubric & Essay

Week 32:    Mexican-American War

Literature:     Read the book 12 Years A Slave
​                              by Solomon Northup

​                              Study Guide

                               Story Map

Monday:         Watch the movie "The Alamo"          
Tuesday:          Texas Independence
                                Watch video and take notes.                            
Wednesday: The Mexican-American War
                              Watch video and take notes.           
Thursday:       California Gold Rush
                              California and Immigration in 1850s 
                              Watch video and take notes.  ​  
Friday:              Political Cartoon Analysis                 
Week 33:     The Compromise of 1850
Monday:          Watch the movie "National Treasure Book of Secrets"  ​     
Tuesday:         The Compromise of 1850 
                             The Gadsden Purchase
​                              Funny Parody video
                              Watch video and take notes.     
Wednesday: The Kansas-Nebraska Act     
​                              The Dred Scott Decision
                              Watch video and take notes.
     
Thursday:      Antebellum Sectionalism and Reform 
                              Watch video and take notes.
       
Friday:              Analysis Worksheet
                              Only complete Activity #3.

Week 35:     African American's Daily Life; Cotton Kingdom; Society in the South
Monday:         Watch the movie "Freedom" 
Tuesday:          Slavery and Abolition in the U.S.
                              
Free Soiler  ​
                              Watch video and take notes.
                                                 
Wednesday:  Plantation System in the South      
​                               Cotton Kingdom                        

Thursday:       Antebellum South- Day 1    
Friday:              Day 2
 

Week 36:     ​Final Exam
Monday:          Final Exam Review   
Tuesday:          Final Exam Review    
Wednesday:  Final Exam Review    
Thursday:       Final Exam Review    
Friday:              Final Exam 
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Free U.S. History 2 Curriculum - Civil War to Present - High School

6/3/2020

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Scope and sequence for U.S. HISTORY 2 CURRICULUM (CIVIL WAR TO PRESENT)

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​*This course is secular and covers both the "good" and the "ugly" side of history.
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We decided to break U.S. History into two years and really take the time to dive into each era. We started U.S. History 1 (Before the Civil War) in 8th grade. And plan to complete Part 2 for 9th grade.  Our state homeschool requirements are very flexible, so make sure that you check the requirements in your own state. 

Our budget is limited, so I always try to find free resources when I plan our curriculum. I didn't create the individual lessons. I simply searched online and organized them below. Use what is useful to you and skip what is not. 

I suggest that your student keep a notebook or a binder to keep notes and handouts. Recording grades will depend on your state homeschool laws, so please do your research. For my student, I will grade certain assignments as daily grades and some as test grades (like the essays, etc). You can find already-made quizzes on Quizlet, Google, or TeachersPayTeachers. 

We will also combine U.S. History with American Literature and read living books to compliment each era. I will list the books we plan to read. Find books that are of interest to your student and at their reading level. Most lessons require writing, so we will not be using a separate Writing curriculum. I will address grammar issues as we go along. I also believe that watching movies, although not always 100% accurate, give a great visual to learning history. I included the movies that we plan to watch. Use your discretion and pre-view them before showing them to your student.

Also, the "Mid-Term Exam" is based on the end of our first semester. You may have to adjust it according to your  school calendar. We also follow a 36 week school schedule. My hope is that this will help and bless your family! Please feel free to post questions, comments, or suggestions below.
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You may be interested in these other free curriculum. Be sure to check them out too!
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*Every student is at a different level and has different graduation goals. Although this course is intended to be a 2 year course, it can still be used to prepare for the AP U.S. History exam at the end of the 2nd year, or to prepare for the CLEP Exam for U.S. History 1 and U.S. History 2. The AP exam has an essay component. If you are wanting to combine this course with more rigorous Literature and Writing component, then you may add additional essays than from what is suggested below. Here is a database of U.S. History essay questions.
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**EDITED: I removed the videos from "America: This is Us" as part of the daily lessons since it is no longer free. But you may still watch the episodes during those time periods that are being studied. Here are the video study guides that go along with it. Even though the links to the suggested movies and books are not "free", they are still available in most libraries or Netflix, HULU, etc.
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​Week 1:      Slavery

Literature:    Rifles for Watie
                            by Harold Keith

                            Study Guide
                            Story Map


Monday:         Watch the movie “12 Years a Slave”      

Tuesday:        Watch the video "The Road to Civil War" and take notes.
                            Here is the video guide. 
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Wednesday:  Pre-1860: Disunion  
                             
*Scroll to the bottom of page to find the PDF and
                              Power Point and save. From the PDF, read/discuss the
                              "Anticipatory Set/Hook". Watch the video clips that are suggested. 
                              For Activity 1, print out the "National Expansion Map" (in the pdf)
                              and complete item #1. Have student highlight all the slave states.
                              Then skip the "Compromise Notes" activity (optional) and
                              go over the Power Point Slides. Print out "Letter to John Holmes"
                              and "Document Analysis Form" as it will be used in Slide 7.
                             Stop on Slide 7. 
      

Thursday:      Complete the "Closure Activity"-
                             Write the "Disunion Essay" (in the pdf).
                             Watch this video for 
"3 Steps to a Better History Essay". 
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Friday:             Edit your essay.
                            Type in Google Docs (Times New Roman, 12 point font and double space).
​                             Share (turn in). 


Week 2:       Civil War
Monday:         Watch the movie “Harriet Tubman”                                        
Tuesday:          1862: Antietam & Emancipation
                           From the PDF, get the Graphic Organizer, Timeline,
                           Summary, "Antietam & Emancipation" by Daniel Welch handouts.   
                           Read and complete activities from the PowerPoint and STOP on slide 11.           

Wednesday: Continue- From PDF, get the "Emancipation Proclamation Analysis Sheet" handout.
                            
Read and complete activities from the PowerPoint , slides 12-21.
                             Complete Analysis worksheet.
Thursday:     Continue- From PDF, get "The Public Reacts" handout.
                           
Read and complete activities from the PowerPoint , slides 22-27.
                            Take Quizzes from the PowerPoint.​                   
Friday:            Continue- From PDF, get the "Essay" handout and write the essay.

Week 3:       Civil War
Monday:         Watch the movie “Glory”            
Tuesday:         Life at War  (only go over the notes from the Power Point)                                    
Wednesday: The Home Front   (pages 1-6 and Power Point)
Thursday:      Shifting Tides- 1863
Friday:             Continue                            
 
Week 4:     Civil War; Abraham Lincoln

Literature-    Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson
                            Study Guide
                            Story Map

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Monday:         Watch the movie “Lincoln” (2012)                                            
Tuesday:         Bringing the War to an End
                              Watch video "The Civil War Part 2"                                                         
Wednesday: Write an essay that Compares and Contrasts the major political, military, and economic issues for the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. To prepare for the essay, read this article and watch this video.
Thursday:   Continue working on essay.
Friday:         Edit your essay, Type in Google Docs (Times New Roman, 12 point font and double space), and Share (turn in). Use this Rubric to check/grade the essay.

​Week 5:       Reconstruction
Monday:         Watch the movie “Gone With The Wind”                             
Tuesday:         Watch video "Reconstruction After the Civil War"
                              Watch parody video
Wednesday: Watch video and take notes.   
                              Watch 
video and take notes.   
Thursday:       Watch video "Race Relations in the Jim Crow Era" and take notes.
                              Watch the video "History of Jim Crow Laws"                                  
Friday:              Watch the video "History of Jim Crow Part 2"
 
Week 6:       The West; Native Americans
Monday:         Watch the movie “Dances With Wolves”              
Tuesday:         Watch the video "The Industrial Economy"
Wednesday: The Nez Perce and Dowes Act Lesson or
​                             Native American Mural Project
Thursday:      Continue
Friday:             Continue
 
Week 7:      Transcontinental Railroad & Telegraph
​
Literature-    Ghosts of Gold Mountain by Gordon H. Chang
                            Story Map


Monday:         Watch the movie “Wild Wild West”                                                       
Tuesday:         Build a Telegraph as a side project and do
                             Lesson 1- Analysis of The Homestead Act of 1862.
Wednesday: Lesson 2- Analysis of The Pacific Railway Act
Thursday:      Lesson 3- Intro to Pullman Porters   
Friday:             Lesson 4- Instructions to Porters​
 
Week 8:     Gilded Age (1870-1900) & Industrial Revolution
Monday:       Watch the movie “Far and Away” (1992)                                                                              
Tuesday:       Watch the video "Guilded Age".
Wednesday: Read the “Locomotive Timeline”     ​ 
 
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Thursday:     Lesson Instructions for "The Rise of Big Business"
                            Handout A- The Rise of Big Business
Friday
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Handout B- Radio Interview   
                             

Week 9:       The Rise of Big Business
Monday:         Watch the movie "The Current War"                                                         
Tuesday:         Handout D- Business & Advertising in the Gilded Age  
Wednesday: Handout E- Big Business & Philanthropy
Thursday:      Gilded Age Photo Analysis of “The Other Half” 
Friday:             Watch the video "The Industrial Economy".
​​ Week 10:    Ellis Island
Monday:         Watch the movie “Ragtime” (1981)
Tuesday:         Life in a Suit Case- Ells Island Photo Analysis
Wednesday: Push & Pull Factors
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Thursday:      Interactive Tour of Ellis Island
Friday:            The Progressive Era - Lesson Plan #1
 
Week 11:   The Progressive Era (1890’s-1920’s)

Literature-  City of Orphans by Avi

​                            Study Guide
                            Story Map

Monday:         Watch the movie “The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal”                                  
Tuesday:        Watch the video "The Progressive Era" 
                             The Progressive Era - Lesson Plan #2
                             Photography Project Day 1
Wednesday: Photography Project Day 2
Thursday:      Photography Project Day 3
Friday:             Photography Project Day 4
                             Watch the Parody Video "The Progressive Era"

 
Week 12:    The Progressive Era
Monday:         Watch the movie “An American Girl Holiday”         
Tuesday:         Progressive Era- Lesson Plan # 3- 
                              Summarize the People & Policies of the era (pg 15)
Wednesday: Complete the worksheet “Assessment of the Progressive Era” and answer questions.
                              Watch the video "Gilded Age and Progressive Era Compared" and take notes.
Thursday:       Watch the video "Progressive Era Amendments" and take notes
Friday:              Watch the video "Thomas Jefferson vs. Teddy Roosevelt" and take notes.

Week 13:      World War I (1914-1918)

Literature-   Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred P. Taylor
​                            Study Guide
                            
Story Map
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Monday:        Watch the movie “Fly Boys” (2006)         
Tuesday:        Watch the video "Causes of World War I" and take notes.
Wednesday: The Great War Unit        
                             World War I "First"    
Thursday:       Military Personnel of the World War I                                                         
Friday:             The American Homefront in WWI                                                   
 
Week 14:    World War I
Monday:        Watch the movie “Journey’s End” (2018)
                             or Watch the movie “The Red Barron” (2008)     ​             
Tuesday:         After the 11th Hour                    
Wednesday: African American Soldiers -
                             Activity 1                                  
Thursday:      Activity 2  
Friday:            After War- Had Race Relations Changed?
                            Start on Activity 2     
​Week 15:       Roaring Twenties
Monday:         Watch the movie “Great Gatsby”                                     
Tuesday:         Continue from "After War" Lesson, Activity 3
Wednesday: "Versailles Treaty: Wilson vs. the Senate" watch video & take notes.
                              Watch video & take notes "American Foreign Policy Between WWI and WWII"
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Thursday:      Roaring Twenties Power Point ​
​                             Watch the video "
The Roaring Twenties" and take notes.
Friday:             
Prohibition & Organized Crime- Day 1  Activity
 
Week 16:     Women’s Suffrage 
Monday:          Watch the movie “Scarface” (1932) 
Tuesday:          Continue Prohibition Lesson- Day 2 Activity
Wednesday:  Watch the video "Women's Suffrage"  
Thursday:        Women’s Suffrage- Activity 1 and half of Activity 2 
Friday:              Activity 2 and Activity 4

Week 17:    Mid-Term Exam
Monday:         Mid-Term Exam Review
Tuesday:         Mid-Term Exam Review 

Wednesday: Mid-Term Exam Review 
Thursday:       Mid-Term Exam Review 
Friday:              Mid-Term Exam   

*Here is a sample exam that I found in a google search. You can "cut and paste" questions that you want. You can add an essay. You can choose to assign a project. Or you can choose not to have an exam. The benefits of homeschool!
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Week 18:    The Great Depression (1929-1933)

Literature-    Of Mice and Men by John Steinback

​                            Study Guide
                            
Story Map
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Monday:          Watch the movie “Grapes of Wrath” (1940)                                        
Tuesday:          Watch half of the video "The Great Depression" and take notes. 
Wednesday:  ​Watch the remaining part of the video above and take notes.
Thursday:        The Great Depression ​
Friday:              Watch the video "The New Deal" and take notes.
​​Week 19:    Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945)
Monday:         Watch the movie “Road to Perdition” 
Tuesday:         Watch the video "New Deal" and take notes.           
Wednesday:  The Powers of the Presidency: Theodore Roosevelt to Franklin D. Roosevelt   
                              Activity 1-  Understanding Presidential Power  
Thursday:       Activity 2- Video Guide (watch 3 videos)
Friday:              Activity 2- Continue with the other 3 videos
 
Week 20:    World War II (1939-1945)

Literature-   Farewell to Manzanar by Jeane Wakatsuki Houston
​                            Study Guide
                            Story Map

​
Monday:         Watch the movie “Saving Private Ryan”
Tuesday:         The Powers of the Presidency: Theodore Roosevelt to Franklin D. Roosevelt     
                              Activity 2- Continue with the other 3 videos   

Wednesday: Review answers and discuss
Thursday:      Just War and FDR's Declaration of War    
Friday:             D-Day Lesson and watch this video clip      
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Week 21:      World War II
Monday:         Watch the movie “A Thin Red Line”                                                        
Tuesday:        ​​Combat & War
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Wednesday: Battle at the Bulge ​​​
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Thursday:       Letters from Home ​
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​Friday:              Map Work
​Week 22:       World War II

Literature-  Anne Frank Remembered by Miep Gies and Alison Leslie Gold
​                            Study Guide
                            Story Map


Monday:     Watch the movie “Schindler’s List”                          
                            *Also on Netflix
Tuesday:      Holocaust
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​Wednesday: Holocaust Continue                            
Thursday:      Holocaust Continue
Friday:             Holocaust Continue
 
Week 23:   World War II
Monday:        Watch the movie “The Pianist”     
​                           *Also on Netflix                                            
Tuesday:       Japanese Concentration Camps
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​Wednesday: Japanese Concentration Camps Continue
Thursday:      Zoot Suit Riots
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Friday:            Hispanics in WW2
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​Week 24:    World War II
Monday:        Watch the movie “Windtalkers"
                            *Also on Netflix and Hulu                              
Tuesday:        Navajo Code Talkers Lesson
Wednesday:  Art & Propaganda  ​
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Thursday:     Art & Propaganda  ​Continue            
Friday:            Art & Propaganda  ​​Continue
 
Week 25:   World War II

Literature-   Assignment: Rescue: An Autobiography by Varian Fry
                            
Story Map
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Monday:       Watch the movie “Freedom Riders”                       
Tuesday:       African Americans in WW2- Double V     ​
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​Wednesday: Double V ​Continue
Thursday:      Write an essay answering this question: Discuss the issues surrounding the United State's decision to use atomic bombs against Japan. What motives were behind this action, and what arguments have been made against it?
Friday:             Edit your essay, Type in Google Docs (Times New Roman, 12 point font and double space), and Share (turn in). 
                 
Week 26:   Civil Rights Movement
Monday:        Watch the movie “Selma” (2014)
                            *Also on Netflix and Hulu                                             
Tuesday:        Watch the Video "A Time For Justice" 
                            Teacher's Guide                                
Wednesday: Complete Lesson 1- A Time for Justice 
 Thursday:       Lesson 2- Non-violence
Friday:               Lesson 3- Facing Resistance
​

Week 27:   Civil Rights Movement

Literature-   To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
​                            Study Guide
                            
Story Map
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Monday:        Watch the movie " Remember the Titans"             
Tuesday:        Teacher's Guide, Lesson 4- Victories
Wednesday: Lesson 5- Work That Remains- A Time For Justice
Thursday:     Dr. King's Legacy- Day 1
Friday:            Day 2

Week 28:   Chicano Movement
Monday:       Watch the movie “Cesar Chavez”
                           *Also on Netflix
Tuesday:       Chicano Movement
                           Video that goes with the lesson.
Wednesday: Continue with Extension 1
Thursday:      Continue with Extension 1
Friday:             Continue with Extension 2
 
Week 29:   Cuban Missile Crisis; Space Race; JFK
Monday:        Watch the movie “Thirteen Days” 
​                            *Also on Netflix and Hulu
Tuesday:        Cuban Missile Crisis
Wednesday: Kennedy’s Quest: Leadership in Space
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Thursday:  Continue
Friday:         ​The JFK Assassination 

Week 30:    Cold War; Vietnam War
Monday:          Watch the movie “Apollo 13”
Tuesday:          Vietnam War (Teacher Guide)
                              
Lesson 1- Forces that Fueled War
Wednesday: Lesson 2- Popular beliefs & misconceptions                                
Thursday:       Lesson 3- Leadership
                              Watch "Truman" to "Kennedy"
Friday:              Lesson 3- Watch "The Gulf" to "Nixon"
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Week 31:    Cold War; Vietnam War
Monday:          Watch the movie “Platoon”
                               *Also on Starz, Netflix and Hulu
Tuesday:          Lesson 4- Who Fought?
Wednesday: Lesson 5- Watch "Kennedy" to "Both Sides" 
Thursday:       Lesson 5- Watch "Early War Strategy"  
Friday:              Lesson 5- Watch "Questioning" to "Trying"   
 
Week 32:   Vietnam War

Literature-  The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
​                            Study Guide
                            
Story Map

​
Monday:          Watch the movie “Forest Gump”
                              *Also on Hulu
Tuesday:           Lesson 5- Watch "Reassessing" to "The Things"                              
Wednesday:  Lesson 6- Propaganda/Media 
Wednesday:  Lesson 7-  The Vietnam Experience In Music                                
Thursday:        Lesson 7-                               
Friday:               Lesson 7- The 1968 National Democratic Convention
 
Week 33:    Collapse of Soviet Union; Persian Gulf War
Monday:         Watch the movie “The Falcon and the Snowman"
                              *Also on Netflix, and Hulu
Tuesday:         Nixon and Watergate Scandal            
Wednesday: Ronald Reagan and the Ending of Cold War
                             
 Complete "Overview" to "Document C"
Thursday:       Complete "Document D" to "Document E"
Friday:              Complete "DBQ Question"
 
Week 34:     1990’s
Monday:          Watch the movie “Behind Enemy Lines”
                               *Also on Netflix, and Hulu
Tuesday:          Persian Gulf War
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​Wednesday: The Clinton Years & The 1990s
Thursday:      Oklahoma City Bombing 
                            Watch video clip first

Friday:            President Bush
​                                
Week 35:    Terrorist Attacks
Monday:         Watch the movie “World Trade Center”
                              *Also on Netfilx
Tuesday:         9/11 Part 1
Wednesday: 9/11 Part 2
Thursday:       President Obama
Friday:              President Trump


Week 36:    Final Exam
Monday:         Final Exam Review 
Tuesday:         Final Exam Review
Wednesday: Final Exam Review
Thursday:      Final Exam Review
Friday:             Final Exam
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FREE Home School French 1 Curriculum

6/2/2020

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FRENCH 1 sCOPE AND SEQUENCE


**This is a secular curriculum.**
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Our budget is limited, so I always try to find free resources when I plan our homeschool curriculum. Since I used to teach high school Spanish in public school, I decided to create my own scope-and-sequence for Spanish 1. I didn't write the individual lessons. I simply searched online and organized them below. Use what is useful to you and skip what is not. 

I suggest that your student keep a notebook or binder with notes and handout print outs. I recommend to make it a requirement to write notes for all video lessons. Recording grades will depend on your state homeschool laws, so please do your research. For my student, I will grade certain assignments as daily grades and some as test grades (like the projects, etc). You can find already-made quizzes on Quizlet, Google, or TeachersPayTeachers. 

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Week 1 for our family starts the first full week of August. We also have scheduled weeks that we plan to take off throughout the school year. Make sure to adjust the “culture” section to your school calendar so that the holidays match the week that you are on. The culture videos on this schedule are based on our school calendar starting the 1st week of August and our scheduled weeks off.

 
I hope that this helps and blesses your family. Please leave comments if you have any questions, tips or suggestions!

You may be interested in these other free curriculum. Be sure to check them out too!
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*FREE E-BOOKS:
Grammar French Basics
French Grammar in Context
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Week 1:        Take Notes
Monday:          7 Tips for Learning a New Language  
                              Culture- French Speaking Countries 
Tuesday:          France Geography 
Wednesday:  French Greetings 
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Thursday:        Numbers 0-20   
Friday:               Numbers 1-20 Song
                               Practice Worksheet or Activity.

 
Week 2:        Take Notes
Monday:          The French Alphabet  
                              Spell out your name in French.
Tuesday:          Alphabet Song
                               
Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Wednesday:  Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Thursday:        Watch Greetings again and practice.
                               French songs that will improve your French.
Friday:               
​Culture- Paris, France 
​                               
*Nude art is shown. 
                               
 Video Handout 

<<Week Off>>
Week 3:        Take Notes
Monday:          Accents-Part 1    
                               Greetings Song
Tuesday:          Accents- Part 2 
                              Greetings Song

Wednesday:  Accents- Part 3
                               Greetings Song 
     
Thursday:       Accents- Part 4    
                              Numbers/Hello Song
Friday:             
Culture- French Canada  
                                Video Handout 

Week 4: ​        Take Notes
Monday:          Days of the Week
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Tuesday:         
Months of the Year
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Wednesday:  Days of the Week Song
​                               Months Song
                               Practice 
Worksheet or Activity
Thursday:        Practice Worksheet or Activity 
Friday:               Culture- French influence in Vietnam 
                                Video Handout 

Week 5:         Take Notes
Monday:          The Weather & Seasons 
                              Weather and Seasons Song
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Tuesday:          Watch Greetings again and practice.
                              Watch 
Numbers 0-20 again & practice. 
Wednesday:  Review and study all concepts.
                              Combine worksheets from each to create test.

Thursday:        Test
Friday:               Culture-Travel Guide to Quebec City ​
                                Video Handout ​
Week 6:        Take Notes ​
Monday:          Definite Articles 
                              Practice  Worksheet  or Activity.
Tuesday:          Indefinite Articles
                              
Practice Worksheet  or Activity.
Wednesday:   Definite/Indefinite Song 
                               Practice 
Worksheet or Activity.
Thursday:        Subject Pronouns 
                               Subject Pronoun Song
                               Practice Worksheet or 
Activity.
Friday:               Culture- Gabon, Africa  
                                 Video Handout 

Week 7:        Take Notes ​
Monday:         Subject Pronouns Song 
                              Subject Pronouns Practice Worksheet or Activity.    

Tuesday:          Tu or Vous?   
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.    
Wednesday:  Être (to be) & Avoir (to have) 
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.   
Thursday:       Etre Verb Song
                              Avoir Verb Song
                              Practice 
Worksheet or Activity.
​Friday:              ​Culture- Africa’s French Problem    
                                Video Handout ​
Week 8:        Take Notes ​
Monday:           Etre Verb Song
                                Avoir Verb Song
                               "Etre & Avoir" Practice Worksheet or Activity.

Tuesday:            Etre et Avoir Verbs Song
                                 Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Wednesday:  "Etre & Avoir" Test

Thursday:        Watch Greetings again and practice. 
Friday:               Culture- French Superstitions  
                                Video Handout ​

<<Week Off>>


Week 9:        Take Notes ​
Monday:           Aller (to go)   
                               Aller Verb Song
                               Flash Cards
                               Practice Worksheet or Activity.   

Tuesday:           Aller Verb Song
                                Practice Worksheet or Activity.
     
Wednesday:   Aller Verb Song 
                                Practice Worksheet or Activity.
                                  
Thursday:         Test  
​Friday:                Culture- French Urban Legends Part 1   
                               *May be scary.

                                
 Video Handout ​
Week 10: ​    Take Notes
Monday:          The Colors- Part 1    
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Tuesday:          The Colors- Part 2    
                              Practice Worksheet orActivity.
Wednesday:  Colors Song
                               Practice 
Worksheet or Activity.
​Thursday:        Colors Song
                               Practice Worksheet or Activity.

Friday:               Culture- French Urban Legends Part 2   
​                              *May be scary.

                                Video Handout 

Week 11: ​ ​   Take Notes
Monday:          French Adjectives Rules- Masculine/Femenine      
                              Adjectives Song
​                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.

Tuesday:          Describing People
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.       
Wednesday: 
100 Useful Adjectives
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.                                 
Thursday:       WatchGreetings again and practice.  
​Friday:              Culture- Halloween in France  
                               All Saints Day- November 1st  
                              Halloween in France 
                              (All in French, for listening practice)
​                              
 Video Handout 
Week 12:    Take Notes    
​Monday:          Expressing Likes and Dislikes    
Tuesday:          Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
Wednesday:  Practice Worksheet or Activity.
​Thursday:       Fill-in-the-blank Song Listening Activity
                              Listen to the song as many times as needed.
                              Song:  Derniere Danse by Indila 
Friday:              Culture- Guinea 
                                Video Handout  ​   ​    
Week 13: ​    Take Notes
Monday:          Age and Birthday 
                               Practice Worksheet or Activity.
​​ 
Tuesday:          Family Vocabulary- Part 1  
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Wednesday:  Family Vocabulary- Part 2   
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Thursday:       Family Song
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.          
Friday:              
Culture- What is Bastille Day?  
                              History of Bastille Day
​                               Video Handout 

Week 14: ​    
​Monday:          Family Project    
Tuesday:           Project  
Wednesday:  Project
Thurday:          Project
Friday:               Culture- Things You Didn’t Know About Paris  
                               Video Handout 
<<Week Off for Thanksgiving>>
Week 15: ​    Take Notes 
Monday:          Christmas Vocabulary             
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.    
Tuesday:          20 French Christmas Emojis  
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.    
Wednesday:  
French Christmas Greetings     
                              Make Christmas cards in French.  
Thursday:       Practice Worksheet or Activity.  

Friday:               Culture- Christmas in France 
                               Video Handout  
                               Christmas Color By Number

 
Week 16: ​    
Monday:          Culture-Traditions
                               Video Handout 
Tuesday:         
Culture- Christmas in Paris  
                               Video Handout 
Wednesday: 
Culture- 440 Year Old Christmas Market
                               Video Handout 
Thursday:        Christmas (In French for Listening Practice)

                                Video Handout 
Friday:               French Christmas Log Recipe

                                Video Handout 
 

Week 17: ​    Take Notes 
Monday:          Mid-Term Review/Study 
                              Combine worksheets/tests to create Mid-Term.    

Tuesday:          Review/Study                    
Wednesday:  Review/Study                                    
Thursday:        Review/Study   
Friday:   ​            Mid-Term Exam
 
<<2 Weeks Off for Christmas>>
Week 18: ​    Take Notes 
Monday:          Telling Time in French- part 1   
                               Telling Time Song
                               Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
 
Tuessday:        Telling Time in French- part 2 
                               Practice Worksheet or Activity.   
Wednesday:  Reading Comprehension Activity       
Thursday:       
Quiz   
Friday:             
Culture- New Year Celebrations
                               Video Handout 
​
​Week 19: ​    Take Notes
​Monday:          Asking Where questions   
                               Question Words Song
Tuesday:         
Asking When questions   
                              Question Words Rap
Wednesday: 
Asking Why questions        
Thursday:        Asking Who questions
Friday:               
Culture- French Heritage in New Orleans, Louisiana    
                                Video Handout 

Week 20: ​    Take Notes    ​
Monday:          Asking How questions
Tuesday:          Asking How Many questions
Wednesday:  Asking What/Which questions- part 1
Thursday:        Asking What/Which questions- part 2
Friday:               Culture- 10 Culture Shocks 
                                 Video Handout 

Week 21: ​    Take Notes             
Monday:           Asking Which one questions
Tuesday:           Asking questions using EST-CE QUE
Wednesday:   Asking questions with Inversions
Thursday:         Asking questions using NEST-CE PAS
​Friday:               Culture- Tour de France
                                Video Handout 
Week 22:      
Monday:           Practice Worksheet or Activity.                               
Tuesday:           Practice Worksheet or Activity.                            
Wednesday:   Practice 
Worksheet or Activity.                              
Thursday:         Practice 
Worksheet or Activity.         
Friday:               
Culture-Louisiana’s Mardi Gras
                               Celebrating Mardi Gras
                               History of the King Cake
                               Recipe for King Cake
                               Video Handout 

<<Week Off>> 
​

Week 23: ​    Take Notes      
Monday:           3 French Verb Groups
                               Present Tense Verb Endings Song
                               Practice Worksheet or Activity.

Tuesday:          “ER” Present Tense Verbs
                                ER Verbs Song
                                Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Wednesday: 
“IR” Present Tense Verbs
                                 IR Verbs Song
                                
Practice Worksheet or Activity. ​
Thursday:        "RE" Present Tense Verbs
                                 RE Verbs Song
                                Practice Worksheet or Activity

Friday:                Culture- Mardi Gras in France
                                 France’s Mardi Gras
                                 Fat Tuesday (All in French, for listening practice)
                                
 Video Handout 
Week 24: ​    Take Notes
​Monday:          100 Useful French Verbs
                               Practice Worksheet or Activity
Tuesday:           Conjugation Back Song
                               Verb Conjugation
 Practice Worksheet or Activity.    
Wednesday:  Verb Conjugation Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
Thursday:        Fill-in-the-Blank Song Listening Activity
                               Listen as many times as needed.
                               
Song:  Je Vole by Louane 
​Friday:              Culture-French Caribbean Carnival
                              French Caribbean Food
                              Video Handout 
Week 25: ​
​Monday:          Verb Conjugation Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Tuesday:          Verb Conjugation Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Wednesday:  Verb Conjugation Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Thursday:        Test
Friday:               Culture- La Bise (Double Cheek Kiss) 
                               Video Handout 
Week 26:  ​  Take Notes​
​Monday:         Numbers 0-100 
                              Numbers Song
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.   

Tuesday:          Counting in 10s 
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Wednesday:  Ordinal Numbers 
                               Ordinal Numbers Song
                               Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
Thursday:        
Money
                               Euro Money Explained
                               Practice Canadian Worksheet , Euro Worksheet or Activity.   
​Friday:               
Culture- Notre Dame Cathedral   
                               Notre Dame Fire ​    
                               Video Handout 

Week 27:   ​  Take Notes​​
Monday:          Clothes Vocabulary- Part 1
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Tuesday:          Clothes Vocabulary- Part 2
                              Practice Worksheet orActivity.  
Wednesday:  Clothes Vocabulary- Part 3

                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
​Thursday:       
Clothes Shop
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.      
​Friday:              C
ulture- Eating Snails in France 
                              Video Handout 

<<Week Off for Spring Break>>
Week 28:  ​  Take Notes​
​Monday:           Food Vocabulary
                               Video Handout
Tuesday:           Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Wednesday:  Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Thursday:        Practice Worksheet or Activity. 

Friday:               Culture- Easter in French
                               Easter USA vs France 
                                Video Handout 

​Week 29:  ​  Take Notes​
Monday:           Ordering in a French Restaurant
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Tuesday:           Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
Wednesday:   
French Regional Food Project 
                               or French Cooking Project
Thursday:        Continue/Finish Project
Friday:               Culture- Top 10 Iconic People From France​ 
                              
 Video Handout 
Week 30:  ​  Take Notes​
Monday:          Fill-in-the-Blank Song Listening Activity
                              Listen to the song as many times as needed.
                              Song:  Plus de Peine by Ronisia 
Tuesday:          Project Watch Greetings again and practice.  
Wednesday:  Places Vocabulary Part 1
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity. 
Thursday:       Places Vocabulary Part 2 
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.

Friday:               Culture- Cannes, France
                               Video Handout 
​
Week 31:  ​  Take Notes​ ​
Monday:          Places Vocabulary Part 3  
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Tuesday:         
Prepositions 
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Wednesday:  Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Thursday:        Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Friday:               Culture- Are French People Rude?
 ​                              Video Handout 
​
Week 32:  ​  Take Notes​
Monday:​          Asking for Directions
                              Notes Handout
                              Practice Worksheet or Activity.

Tuesday:          Practice Worksheet or Activity.  
Wednesday:  Practice Worksheet or Activity.
Thursday:       Fill-in-the-Blank Song Listening Activity
                              Listen to the song as many times as needed.
                             
Song:   "Magic in the Air" by Magic System
Friday:              Culture-Ivory Coast (Côte D'ivoire) 
                               Video Handout 
​
Week 33:​  ​  
​Monday:          3 Days in Paris Project   
Tuesday:          Project
Wednesday:  Project

Thursday:        Project
Friday:               Culture- A Day In The Life at French Public School
                               Video Handout 
​
​Week 34:  ​  Take Notes​
​Monday:          Emergency Situations
Tuesday:          French You Tubers 
​                              (All in French, for listening practice) 
​Wednesday:  Reading Comprehension Activity
                              Reading Comprehension Activity

                              Reading Comprehension Activity
Thursday:       Fill-in-the-blank Song Listening Activity
                              Listen to the song as many times as needed.
                              Song:   Voila by Bryan Adams

Friday:              Culture- French Men Stereotypes
                              Culture- French Women Stereotypes
                              Video Handout 

Week 35:  ​  Take Notes​
​Monday:         Introducing Yourself & Common Phrases 
Tuesday:         Watch again and practice saying out loud.
​Wednesday: Watch again and practice saying out loud.
Thursday:       Watch again and practice saying out loud.
​Friday:             
Culture-10 Top Tourist Attractions in France
​                              Video Handout 
​

​​​Week 36:
Monday:           Final Exam Review/Study
                               Combine worksheets/tests to create Final Exam  

Tuesday:           Review
Wednesday:  Review
Thursday:        Review
Friday:               Final Exam

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Easy, basic, minimal homeschool schedule & curriculum during covid-19 pandemic 2020

4/1/2020

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It has now been a few weeks since classes have been canceled due to the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic. At first, most thought it was temporary and were taking the time at home as an extended Spring Break. Then it was extended another week or two. By this point everyone started sharing 2,184 ways to homeschool with jam-packed, Pinterest style experiments. Beautiful, color-coded schedules were being shared, keeping the kids busy from sunrise to sundown. For some families, those ideas work great. But for the rest of us, it may not be realistic. Some families still have both parents working out of the home, or are working from home but their job is very demanding and they cannot leave their computer all day. I came up with an easy, basic, minimal homeschool schedule and curriculum that can be completed independently by your student. Depending on the student and their age, you may need to adjust, but that is the beauty of homeschool. This schedule does NOT have to be completed in any particular order or time of day. I have one kid that wakes up around noon, eats then plays an hour of video games, then completes his school work with no breaks. I have another kid that wakes up at the crack of dawn (practically, but around 7 AM) and does one subject, then takes a 15-30 minute break to play, and repeats this until all his school work is done. You may also throw in chores, exercise, music, art, other electives and technology as part of their school day. The subjects suggested below are just to cover the "core" subjects at a minimum, to get you through this pandemic, without your child falling behind.

MATH
Elementary:
Review math facts (addition, subtraction multiplication, division) with flash cards for 15-20 minutes every day (adjust accordingly). If you don't have any flashcards, then make them using index cards, construction paper, or regular notebook paper. 
Optional- add worksheet practice, add math online games, etc.


Middle School/ High School:
Review math facts the same way as mentioned above. Add a lesson per day using KhanAcademy. They can go straight into the math concept they were learning while in regular school. 


READING
Elementary:
Read a book at their current reading level for 15 minutes. Alternate between silent reading and reading outloud.
Have them listen to an audiobook, above their reading level but still age appropriate, for 15-30 minutes. Always check in YouTube to see if there is a recording of the book you are reading before actually buying the audio format. Many times you can find it for free.

Middle School/ High School:
Read for a minimum of 30 minutes. If they are a struggling reader, or they simply hate it, then I suggest finding a book-to-movie of one they have already "seen". You may also allow them to read along while they listen to the audiobook. (
Optional: After each chapter, or each day they read, have them tell you a summary. You may have them write it down in a notebook too. When they have finished reading the book, they can complete a Book Report. There are many creative project ideas in Pinterest or TeachersPayTeachers. 


WRITING
Elementary:
Write daily journal entries and draw a picture.

Middle/High School:
Write Covid19 Journals using Google Slides, where they must attach at least 1 image/video/sketch/picture and answer reflection questions.
CLICK HERE FOR AN EXAMPLE. 


HISTORY/ SCIENCE
Have your kids watch a movie, video, or documentary every day. They may all watch together. You may alternate days with Science. They can also alternate from watching movies and go on Virtual Fieldtrips. I suggest one place for "Science" per day and one place for "History" per day.
Optional: Write a summary, take notes during the video, compare & contrast, do a craft project, etc.

CLICK HERE FOR NETFLIX VIDEOS.

CLICK HERE FOR YOU TUBE VIDEOS.

CLICK HERE FOR VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS.


One thing I want to add is that everybody handles stress differently. Some children will act out and refuse to do their school work. Keep in mind that their life has been turned upside down too. They miss their routine, they miss their teachers, and miss the interactions with their friends. Kids, even the older teenagers, do not know how to process their feelings. This pandemic can cause them trauma as well. So keep that in mind before getting frustrated and losing your patience when they are not "following" the schedule. Your priority is to keep them safe and their state of mind healthy. Try to be flexible and allow them to sleep in, start school after doing something "fun" as a family, etc. The "academic" stuff is important, yes, but not to cause a war over it. Pick and choose your battles, especially with your teens. Focus on building your relationships first, increasing your family unity, and then do the school work. 

I hope that these suggestions are helpful. If you have any questions or suggestions, please post below. Have a blessed day!
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8 Curriculum Types for Homeschooling

2/17/2020

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When I first started teaching public school, the first thing that overwhelmed me were all the different acronyms and terminology that were used, as if they were common knowledge. I felt as if I needed an interpreter just to get through staff developments or meetings. It seemed like by the time I had a grip on them (10 years later), I took a drastic turn in my life and entered the world of home school. And guess what? I became overwhelmed, once again, with all the acronyms and terminology used in all the home-school Facebook groups that I joined. I found myself searching on google and taking notes, just so that I could "blend in"! Below are the 8 different curriculum types for homeschooling, with explanations and links. Keep in mind that these are not the only curriculum available. There are a ton more! These are just the most commonly used within their type.

1. Traditional Education
This type of home-school most resembles the traditional ways of a public classroom. It is sometimes referred to as "boxed curriculum" because the publishers "box" everything needed, such as check boxes for daily work, textbooks, workbooks, exams, answer sheets, teacher manuals, and manipulatives. The lesson plans are already organized by the day and the teacher (parent) just needs to read from the script and follow instructions. Using a "boxed" curriculum is ideal, especially when you are new to teaching. One drawback is that they tend to be the most expensive option, some ranging from $100 to $1,000 per child! If you are on a budget, you may also find these items used on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Half-Price book stores, or libraries.  Here is a list of some of the popular traditional education curriculum (the estimated costs are based on 4th grade pricing):
  • Abeka - about $881.80 for a complete grade level, child and parent kit combined. This is a Christian curriculum.
  • BJU Press Home-school - about $899 for a complete grade level. This is a Christian curriculum.
  • Sonlight - about $1,025.70 for a complete grade level. This is a Christian curriculum.

2. Classical Education
According to welltrainedmind.com, classical education has a three part process. The first few years are the "grammar stage", where the student spends time memorizing facts. The middle school years are the "logic age" where they start applying it to their subjects. Then the high school years are the "rhetoric stage" where they used all that they have built on to express their own conclusions. While there are several curriculum publishers that follow this model, the most known is Classical Conversations.
  • Classical Conversations - They offer a community, which is parent-led, where a group meets weekly and follows their teaching methods. This is a good option because it allows your child to learn with their peers, but you still have full control of your homeschool. This is also a faith-based curriculum. The drawback for this type is also that it can be very expensive. Based on this fee sheet, it will run about $470 per student. But I am not sure if this includes books. This is a Christian curriculum.
 
  • Classical Academic Press - We are currently using their writing curriculum, called Writing & Rhetoric. I like it because it uses a different approach to teach writing. I plan to do a review on it soon! This is a Christian curriculum, although I have yet to see anything religious mentioned. We are almost done with the book.

3. Charlotte Mason Philosophy
According to simplycharlottemason.com, this type of curriculum method teaches the "whole" person, not just the child's mind. Instead of using textbooks, they use living books. Children are encouraged to be outside in nature and learn about artists and composers. I encourage you to read her book to learn more about this education model. Charlotte Mason itself is not a curriculum though, but there are many that are Charlotte Mason "inspired". You can teach this method for free, but it will require some work on your part to find and put together your lessons.
  • Masterbooks - this is a Christian curriculum.
  • Simply Charlotte Mason
  • Ambleside Online - free
  • My Father's World - this is a Christian curriculum.
  • Sabbath Mood Homeschool
  • A Gentle Feast

4. Unit Studies
​Unit studies are a collection of activities that are tied to a theme. With unit studies, you are able to incorporate all subjects, such as math, science, language arts, and social studies, within the theme. This method is popular because they can be modified to each grade level and are a hands-on learning approach. This type of curriculum can range from free to fairly inexpensive. The drawback to this method is that it will require more planning and prepping on your part.
  • Teachers Pay Teachers - this site sells lessons created by other teachers. You can search and buy unit studies, among other things.
  • The Good and the Beautiful - they offer unit studies for science. This is a Christian curriculum.
  • Pinterest - my friend has many unit studies pinned to her boards. It is just easier for me to follow her boards and refer to them when I am ready to do a new unit study, lol!

5. Computer-Based Home School
Computer-Based learning is similar to the textbook method, except instead of paper books,  your child's curriculum is through an online company or CD-ROM. This method works great for your visual and independent learners. This method is also a good option if you work from home and are unable to do the "teaching".  The price will range from free to moderate to expensive. 
  • Khan Academy - this is a free option for math at all levels. Their other subjects are geared more towards the upper grades. This is a secular option.
  • Easy Peasy All In One - this is a full curriculum that has all the daily lessons posted online for FREE. The parent is responsible to grading the assignments. This is a Christian curriculum.
  • Monarch - $39.95/month for 1 student or $69.95/month for up to 3 students. This is a Christian curriculum.
  • Switch-On Schoolhouse - this is from the same publishers Alpha Omega Publications, except that you buy the courses on a flash-drive, instead of having to rely on the internet. This is a good option if you don't want your kids to have internet access, or you are "on the road", etc. 
  • Acellus Powerhouse - $25/month per student for 6 subjects (grades K-12). This is a secular option.
  • Time4Learning - $19.95/ month per student for 4 subjects (grades preK-8th) and $30/month for high school. Siblings are $14.95 additional for preK-8th. This is a secular option.
  • Study.com - this site offers extensive classes from middle school through college level. Unlimited subjects for $59.99, with the ability to earn college credit during middle school and high school. This is a secular option.
  • Outschool - this is latest trend with homeschoolers. They are a marketplace for live, online classes of a variety of subjects that are geared for students. They have over 8,000 classes to choose from and the cost can vary. You can easily find something for every budget. This is a secular option.
  • Abeka - this curriculum was mentioned above in #1. They also offer it in DVD or online.
  • BJU Press Homeschool - this curriculum was also mentioned in #1 and is offered on DVD or online.
  • Stand-Alone Subjects Online
    • ​Math-​
      • Teaching Textbooks- This is a self-graded math curriculum that teaches the math lessons for you, online. It is from Math 3 to Pre-Calculus. Make sure to take the placement test before signing up. This is a secular curriculum. This is a secular option.
      • DIVE Shormann Math- Video instruction, auto-graded, and online. It is from Algebra 1-Calculus 1. This is a Christian curriculum
    • ​English-​
      • Essentials In Writing and Essentials In Literature- These are great curriculum for the struggling writer and reader. They watch short videos then complete one lesson per day. Writing is broken down into manageable steps. The Literature pieces that are used are interesting, engaging and well explained. There isn't a huge focus on grammar, so I like this one for the upper grades (7 grade and up). This is a secular curriculum.
    • ​​Science-
      • ​DIVE Science- Self-paced courses done online, interactive worksheets, auto-grading, and video labs (with option to buy kits to complete at home). It is from 7th/8th grade Earth Science to 11th/12th grade Physics.

6. Virtual Public School
Virtual public school is not necessarily home-school. It is just public school completed at home. The parent has no input on the curriculum being used, the content being covered, or the pace of the class. The student also has to meet the state requirements, including state testing. This option is still great for many students. They offer actual teachers that are available to help. Not only is the option completely free, but some districts offer free internet, laptops and supplies. Below are the 2 options available for our school district. 
  • Connections Academy - this is a secular curriculum.
  • K12 - this is a secular curriculum.

7. Unschooling
This is an informal learning style that promotes learner-chosen activities as the primary path to learning. If something peaks your child's interest or curiosity, then you dive into that topic. This can include research, hands-on activities, etc. It is similar to unit studies, but the child directs the learning and the topics of interest. The best part about unschooling is that the child doesn't "feel" like they are doing school, but they are learning, and most likely cover all subjects too. The drawback to this style of curriculum is that it does take effort from the parent to keep track of what is being learned and make sure to spin everything into a learning opportunity.

8. Eclectic Homeschooling
This approach to homeschooling is when you do a little bit of this and a little bit of that, until you cover all subjects. Our home-school is very much eclectic. We do some things in a traditional way, some are Charlotte Mason inspired, our writing curriculum is classical, some computer-based learning, some unit studies, and a lot of unschooling. I like the freedom to choose the best part of each "approach" that best fits each of my children's learning style and personality. Each one of my boys learn different and so they use different things for every subject. Here are a few other curriculums that we have used in the past, that are not mentioned in the other sections:
  • Evan-Moor Educational Publishers- I have used many of their workbooks, especially for writing. They are simple and most are broken down to one short lesson per day. They are very affordable and you can earn reward points for future purchases. This is a secular curriculum.
  • Kumon Math Workbooks- I love these for math practice in the lower grades. And they are very affordable. This is a secular curriculum.

Always remember that there is no ONE WAY to learn! Every child is different and their education should accommodate their individual style. Also, don't feel that you need to be married to a curriculum that you chose and started at the beginning of the year. If you find that it is not a good fit, then change it!
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    I am a Jesus loving wife, homeschool mom of 2 boys, love to travel,  and  I'm always looking for ways to earn extra income and work from home. We strive to live a Joy and Valor life, all for the glory of God.  With this website, I will share our journey, things that we've learned along the way, and anything that may be useful to empower you to be the best version of yourself.

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