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Our Homeschool Curriculum Year by Year/Mid-Year Check-Ins
It’s true that education isn’t something you can finish; however, this is the last year I get the fun job and honor of choosing what my own kid will be learning in our homeschool. I don’t know if I’m ready for this, but I might as well be! So, without further ado, here are our homeschool curriculum choices for 12th grade! (I’ll save my mini soapbox speech for the end.)
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And then there was one. This is the first year in a very long time, that I will be homeschooling only one child. It’s kind of odd, really. What’s even more odd is that I’m using nothing that I used for my daughter when she was in eleventh grade, just two short years ago. How we homeschool this year will be different, but I think the timing is perfect for something new!
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We’ve all heard the adage – the days are long, but the years are short, but guess what else? The years are even shorter when you have two kids in high school. It is hard to fathom that after 13 years of homeschooling, my first born will be finished with this chapter in a matter of months. Months. I’m not kidding when I say it seems like yesterday I was wondering if she’d ever learn to tie her shoes. One word of wisdom I can give you – persevere. It’s a million times worth it.
Continue reading “Homeschool Curriculum Update”Can I just say that I am not as excited about this as I should be? My first born, my helper, my sidekick is in 12th grade! She has been with me on this crazy experiment called homeschooling since the very beginning. Curriculum changes, schedule changes, bad days, as well as the very best days, she’s been a part of it all. Now here we are, revealing our curriculum choices for 12th grade. In approximately 180 days, it will be over. Somebody get me a Kleenex!
How is it that I am posting curriculum choices for our youngest child entering 10th grade? These high school years are going by way to fast for me! This kid would rather work and move on with his life, but we gotta do what we gotta do! So, with that in mind, I will allow much of his work to be done independently, with frequent check ups from me. He enjoys working with his dad in his small business. When his help is needed, I’m willing to let him adjust his own schedule to allow for those opportunities.
Continue reading “10th Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2021-2022”Every year after the holidays, I evaluate how things are going with our curriculum. With half the year complete, I am happy to say nothing has been a disaster! There are just a couple of small changes I made recently at the start of our second semester.
Before I give you a run-down of what’s working well, and the tweaks we have made, just remember one thing: if something is not working for you or your child, CHANGE IT! There is no need for you or your child to be miserable in their homeschool experience. What worked well for one, may not work as well for the next child. Many of you well know that it’s rare to find kids who learn the same way, even if they are siblings!
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Planning the first year of high school is easier the second time around. The obvious reason is that I’ve done it before. The second reason is with each passing year, I’ve gained more confidence. Truth be told, I would even say that homeschooling high school has been easier than homeschooling the lower grades. By now, much of their work is independent. There are only a few classes I “teach”. Thanks to online learning, and their ability to read and understand instructions themselves, I just have to make sure the work is complete. The bigger job now is being the positive motivator they need.
Continue reading “Ninth Grade Homeschool Curriculum 2020-2021”It’s that time of year! Blueprint Homeschooling by Amy Knepper is a gem that has been on my shelf for a couple of years. I always reach for it when it’s time to plan! I wrote a review post two years ago, and thought now was the perfect time to freshen it up. If you are a brand new homeschooler, or have been homeschooling for years, this book is for you!
There are so many things I like about this General Science curriculum from Master Books! Find out how our family used this for the first time.
Disclaimer: I was not paid or compensated in any way to write this review. I purchased this curriculum on my own, and the thoughts and opinions are my own. This review contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small compensation at no extra cost to you.
Let me start off by saying that science has always been my favorite subject to learn, as well as teach. There are several things I look for when choosing a science curriculum. Bible-based, engaging, well-laid out for the student and teacher, and hands-on activities are the main things I look for. General Science 1: Survey of Earth and Sky fit the bill. I used it with my eighth grade son for our 2019-2020 school year.
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