Ok, let me be clear - I do not believe in a zombie apocalypse, this is called humor. ;)
I can't believe I am about to start my 15th year of homeschooling. I could write paragraphs upon paragraphs about my "calling" into my homeschool ministry, the good/bad/ugly of my experiences and defend the choice our family has made...but seriously that is so yesterday. However feel free to e-mail or comment - if you are nice I might respond and if you aren't....
So this year I have 2 students: Jorie who will be a freshman and Tabitha who is starting kindergarten. It is an extreme but I think it will be fun and exciting! I figure just when I am exhausted from discussing ancient times, literature and algebra, I can paste and paint with Tabitha!
So here are the logistics:
Jorie's Curriculum (Freshman)
1.
Tapestry of Grace, Year 1, a study of ancient times from Creation to the Fall of Rome. This curriculum covers history/geography, english (literature & writing), philosophy, fine arts and government.
2.
Teaching Text Books, Pre-Algebra - it is like have a algebra teacher in the computer. I *heart* Teaching Text Books.
3.
Apologia General Science - a fantastic, Christian/Creation based science curriculum that is written to the students. We are pretty free-form with science until high school.
4.
Visual Latin - This is new to us. I actually found them on Facebook. I will let you know how it works for us after a couple of weeks.
5. Drama (Elective) - *draws in deep breath* Yes my children are not always in the house as some would like to believe. Jorie has been part of a homeschool theater company for years and will continue this year. Sorry no link for safety issues.
6. Photography/Yearbook (elective) - for the first time one of my kids will be taking a photography class from me and documenting their year. Then we will put this together in a hard back book and have it printed. I haven't decided if this will be an actual credit course or not - we'll have to see how much work and study goes into it.
Freshman Year - 7.75 credits
Tabitha's Curriculum (Kindergarten)
2.
Abeka Kindergarten Math
3.
Tapestry of Grace, Year 1 - Tabitha will only participate in the lower grammar read-alouds and art projects.
6. Lots of pasting, painting, coloring, clay, etc.
7.
Time4Learning - an online teaching tool that will supplement when I am working with Jorie and Tabitha needs "busy work".
We start August 1st - can't wait for the new year!