Re-committing to the successes, tweaking in a few other areas, catching up on plans that didn't come to fruition in Term 1. Weekly Meetings with 5 oldest. Language Arts. Grammar, Composition and Creative Writing C & D -English for Australian Schools - Ronald Ridout X, D & C - Eats, Shoots and Leaves. Malachi, Mariah and Genevieve - Little Grammar People by Nuri Mass (OOP) D, X, MJ & MT - Great Editing Adventures Narrations - Recommitting, having higher expectations. Oral for younger girls, written for Malachi up. *To receive weekly narration assignments. Writing Club - with Sr J for teens, with Rebecca and I for M&M. D - One Year Adventure Novel, work on his novel. Weekly blog writing for Mariah up. Writer's Jungle, weekly for M&M. Spelling/Studied Dictation Spelling WisdomFor oldest five. Continue with X & MJ on Book below age level. The Spell of Words - for Teens. Copywork D, X, M, M and G to do daily. Offer to Saxon. Logic Recommitting for all the family.-The Fallacy Detective - Nathaniel Bluedorn Phonics/ReadingOffer Saxon daily phonic lessons. Genevieve to read daily. Literature Literature Analysis - Windows to the World - C & D Recommitting to ensuring written work is completed. Family and Individual reading lists, list in following post. Shakespeare Audio selections. Weekly, in particular for teens.
Poetry Select books for different age groups. * recommitting to start the day with two poems for each 'group', after prayers. Languages Dominic & Xavier- Live Mocha - Spanish
Mathematics C, D & X - Mathematics.com.au * Recommitting to helping D daily. M, M & G- MathsBuddy.com.au Saxon - Games and Living books. Faith Focus on one hymn/week based on liturgical year. Sing at prayer time.
All - Spiritual reading list, list in following post.. Chiara- Didache's Our Moral Life in Christ and The History of the Church Dominic - Didache's Introduction to Catholicism Xavier - Faith and Life Bk 8. Malachi - Confirmation Prep Mariah - Spiritual Reading List, narrate orally. Genevieve - FHC prep Nature M, M, G & S - Weekly Nature Walk, using Nature notebook Science C, D & X - Auto Electrics, Project - Dune Buggy. Hands on component and written. 1 double page of research notes , 1 page summary/highlight, 1 page of graphics, document any practical exercises M, M & G - Complete and document at least 1+ science experiments per week. Steve Spangler Science - to watch one per week. Science Learning Centre set up, interact. Geography Michael Palin DVDs
Watch together, discuss.
Pins on wall map,
Read Michael Palin books from library.
Fill in blank maps Learn relevant Geography Song. History C, D, X & M - SOTW 2 Extra readings re Catholic perspective. Incl; Church History - Fr Laux ; Relevant Chapters
Story of the Church - Dominica and Johnson; Relevant Chapters How the Catholic Church Built Western CivilizationM & G - SOTW 1 Extra fiction readings, list in following post. Current Affairs Dad to continue sending ABC news to teens. Creative and Practical Arts Recommitting in this area. Music & Music AppreciationLearn new hymn each week based on liturgical year.
Classical Music - Listen to 2 composers per term.
Read Opal Wheeler or picture book about composer
Art & Art AppreciationDeep Space Sparkle Art Projects for Kids Harmony Art Mom
To undertake one+ project per week
Art Appreciation - Art Appreciation Lessons for Kids
Study 2 artists per term.
Read about artists, picture books and study prints. Craft Crafty Cow Discovering Great Artists - Mary Ann Kohl and Kim Solga
The Usborne Book of Art - Fiona Watt (missing still)
To undertake one+ project per week
Practical Skills
- Improve your cooking skills.
- Building Skills; Main focus, working alongside Dad building, learning so many wonderful skills that will be with you for life! Physical Education. Soccer and gym.
