We finished our first year of semi-formal homeschooling this year. Sort of. We're continuing on a slower pace over the summer because it is basically fundamentals that we're working on and I don't want to take three months off of reading, math or writing. We'll be official next year as Anna enters first grade and I need to file an affidavit with the state. Jack will be in preschool age-wise but is doing a few K level things, too.
After determining that there is too much out there to pick from for homeschool curriculum (a blessing and a curse!) we've finally decided on the following: continue with Singapore for math, change to Handwriting Without Tears for writing, continue reading with our phonics-based plan, use Sonlight's reader and read-alouds for the year, First Language Lessons for the Well Trained Mind, do the first year of Mystery of History (covers creation to about the time of Christ), read the Bible and focus on Proverbs, character training and some kid-size doctrine, start piano lessons for Anna and if we have any time left in our day we'll do some drawing, listening to some music and stories, read about some animals, plants and how our bodies work and a few other bonus activities on our 'wish list' like have an ant farm, do a little gardening, etc.. Oh, and we'll probably do a little PE for Anna with some other kids her age and maybe ballet again. Our ballerina loved it and it really did improve her coordination!
Just a glimpse into our school plans for those of you who are interested in that sort of thing!
