Treasure is now in grade 3. We found that she doesn't do as well with the math stories, and does better with direct instruction. So this year we will forgo the Waldorf math, and work through Rightstart Math. I have been feeling a little self conscious about our language arts and have Learning Language Arts Through Literature for her this year, but still not sure if we are going to work with it or not. I imagine that we will try it for a few weeks and see how it fits in. Or, I'll pull it out in the new year if we haven't gotten to where I think we should be at that time. But the bulk of her work will be from Earthschooling, with whom we enjoy a lifetime membership.
Joyful will be working on a Kindergarten/Grade 1 program this year, in preparation for Earthschooling Grade One next year. We had so much fun in 2013 with the Wee Folk Art Program that we've decided to use that as our base again this year. I also have for her the Handwriting Without Tears Get Set for School program. We are both looking forward to incorporating their activities into her day.
It seems that our Bear is becoming more engaging and alert as she gets older (not this last week though). I am hoping that she will become more involved in listening to our stories, making art, and enjoying sensory fun with all of us this year.
Again, we have changed up the weeks in the Wee Folk Art program to better suit our location and us. This year we have deleted a few things and added a few of our own.
- Farmer's Market
- Leaves & Fall (Fall Equinox)
- Apples
- Michaelmas (Dragons) & Sukkot
- Thanksgiving
- Blacksmiths
- Pumpkins
- Halloween
- Remeberance Day & Martinmas
- Wool & Sheep/Alpacas
- Goats & Milk
- Grains & Bread
Hanukkah block, play catch up.... But when we have a plan, I'll let you know.
Right now we are all eager and excited to get started, only one more day of prep left.
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