Our Homeschool Curriculum – What We Use

Zachary Bauer December 10, 2018 Family Life Leave a comment 4,357 Views

This is a 2 part series on what we use for our homeschool curriculum on the homestead. This is one of the most asked questions from viewers when we are asked about our homeschooling activities. So we felt a video was needed. You will see very quickly that we do not use a single or boxed curriculum. Jaimie sources and puts together her own studies for the year and tailors the material specifically for our own interest. This can seem like a lot of work and it is. But it’s something Jaimie really enjoys and by doing so, we can find different resources that are best consumed by our children. I mean, lets face it, some materials just don’t work well with certain students as every young person is different.

So the first video is Jaimie takes you though the different study topics and gives an overview of the materials we are using.

The second video is for those wanting help on getting started if they want to also piece together their own curriculum. Also we address where to find materials and how to save on cost.

VIDEO 1

Below is the video timeline break down for each subject she discusses.

1:13 – Enrichment Studies

5:05 – Math (6 year old only)
5:40 – Reading (6 year old only)

6:05 – Language Arts
7:54 – Math
8:30 – History
10:42 – Geography
12:47 – Science

So this is what we are using for our 2019 homeschool program. Next year will be different as our interest changes and we find new and exciting sources for learning.

Curriculum Resources mentioned in the video:

Spelling Wisdom Book 1 from Simply Charlotte Mason
https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/spelling-wisdom-book-1/

Math 5 (version 3.0) from Teaching Textbooks
http://www.teachingtextbooks.com/v/vspfiles/tt/Math5.htm

Writing & Rhetoric Book 1: Fable from Classical Academic Press
https://classicalacademicpress.com/product/writing-rhetoric-book-1-fable-program/

God’s Design “Properties of Matter” from Answers in Genesis
https://answersingenesis.org/store/product/gods-design-chemistry-ecology-matter-2016/?sku=13-1-049

God’s Design “Properties of Atoms and Molecules” from Answers in Genesis
https://answersingenesis.org/store/product/gods-design-chemistry-ecology-properties-atom-2016/?sku=13-1-053

Visits to Asia from Simply Charlotte Mason
https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/visits-to-asia/

Visits to the Middle East from Simply Charlotte Mason
https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/visits-middle-east/

Picture Study Portfolio: Winslow Homer from Simply Charlotte Mason
https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/picture-study-portfolios-homer/

Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, and Epistles from Simply Charlotte Mason
https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/middle-ages-renaissance-reformation-epistles/

Typing Instructor
https://www.christianbook.com/typing-instructor-platinum-on-rom/pd/437332?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=homeschool-20-40%7C437332&p=1179710&dv=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiAurjgBRCqARIsAD09sg9t1bTIzj4Ld-JMJvlr2BK0fh-FHGhOHOk6d2jc-wlbye6McuMIiIIaAr0ZEALw_wcB

Speaking French with Miss Mason and Francois from Cherrydale Press
http://cherrydalepress.com/?page_id=124

Singing the Great Hymns from Simply Charlotte Mason
https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/singing-great-hymns/

All About Reading Level 1 readers from All About Learning Press
https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading-level-1/

Letters and Numbers for Me from Learning without Tears
http://shopping.lwtears.com/product/LN/products-by-grade?m=AR%20Individual

Math Made Easy: Grade 1 from DK
https://www.amazon.com/Math-Made-Easy-Grade-Workbook/dp/0789457245/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544462794&sr=1-2&keywords=math+made+easy+grade+1

VIDEO 2

So for those of you still watching, the question becomes; Where can I find all those materials and learn to piece them together myself? And what is the cost and ways to save money?

Jaimie goes over a number of ways she learned to put together her yearly homeschool curriculum and some ways to find your materials and save money.

Favorite places to buy books:

https://www.amazon.com/
https://www.thriftbooks.com/
https://www.christianbook.com/

Favorite homeschool inspiration:

Five Flavors of Homeschooling helps pinpoint your own homeschooling style.