Gena’s Homeschool Curriculum for Elementary through High School 2021-2022
Well, it took a while of planning, researching, and praying, but we’ve made our decisions for the 2021-2022 Homeschool Curriculum for Elementary through High School. Enjoy seeing what we’re using and please leave a comment or question!
Gena’s Homeschool Curriculum for Elementary through High School 2021-2022
Last year when our homeschool co-op went completely online, we figured some things out about how to make our homeschool work without it. (We had really gotten used to our homeschool co-op since we had gone there for 7 years!) And, this year for 2021-2022, we’ve decided to continue that way again.
I combine kids/grades/subjects together as much as possible because:
- the more, the merrier!
- simplification
- accountability
- to have an audience
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How I Combine the Multiple Ages in Our Homeschool
4 kids (4th – 9th grades):
- Worldwatch News
- Memorize Romans 1, Philippians 4:4-9, Psalm 23, Hebrews 12:1-3
R, T, and L (11th, 9th, and 8th):
- Literature together (Tapestry of Grace Year 3 and American Literature by Whit Jones. Some discussion materials: literature guides from 7Sisters)
T and L (9th and 8th):
- Science together: Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology (A teacher and several other students come to our house each Friday)
- History together (Tapestry of Grace Year 3)
I and E (6th and 4th):
- Bible together (The Word in Motion: Old Testament from Apologia)
- History together (Tapestry of Grace)
- Geography together (Our 50 States from Notgrass and State Songs of the 50 U.S. States)
- Literature together (Tapestry of Grace)
- Science together: (Apologia Exploring Creation with Earth Science, No Sweat Nature Study Live, and Dinosaurs with Ken Ham books such as Dinosaurs for Kids.
- Music appreciation together (Music in Our Homeschool Plus, Ukulele Adventures, and Recorder Time with Mr. Jerry)
T, L, I, and E (9th, 8th, 6th, and 4th):
- Writing together (IEW, not the 4th grader)
- Grammar together (IEW Fix It Grammar Level 1 Nose Tree)
- Spanish together (Flip Flop Spanish 2, not 9th or 6th grader)
- ASL Sign Language together (from Mr. D Math, not 9th grader)
- Financial Literacy together (with MoneyTime)
- Music History (with Music History of the Romantic Era)
Everyone will do their own math with Teaching Textbooks.
Our Morning Basket
I have this basket on the table next to the couch where we do our Morning Time. I’ve been amazed at how much it holds and how organized it’s keeping me! Get yours here.
Enrichment Time:
My two elementary kids will attend an enrichment co-op once a week to do history/geography projects (from Story of the World, volume 3), nature study, art, and social time. I’ll also be teaching Musikgarten early childhood music and movement classes for the preschoolers who will be there.
2021-2022 Homeschool Schedule
Since Wednesday has always been our co-op day, we’ll keep that day as our Discussion Day (for history and literature Socratic discussions in the morning).
Monday:
12:30-1:15 p.m. Mom leads Dialectic Tapestry of Grace History discussion with T and L (while elementary kids do math and independent work). We start with Music History of the Romantic Era
1:15-1:45 p.m. Mom leads Rhetoric Literature discussion with Tapestry of Grace or literature guides from 7Sisters with B, T, and L (while middle school and elementary kids do an art project with Masterpiece Society)
Wednesday:
12:00-4:00 Enrichment Group co-op
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
8:30-9:00 Piano lessons for I (Wednesday only)
8:45-9:00 Compass Classroom American History Video (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday only)
9-10:30 a.m. Morning time (Morning Basket Time: Worldwatch News, Bible, Writing, Spanish, Sign Language, Financial Literacy)
10:30-11:30 a.m. History, Literature, Poetry, and Science with elementary kids
11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Lunch break
12:30-3:30 p.m. Finish up independent work (Mom available to help if needed. Mom works on her business.)
Friday:
High School Biology science class/experiments/dissections with the teacher and other students who come to our house to do them.
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2020-2021 Homeschool Curriculum for Elementary through High School
Homeschool Curriculum choices for M ~ 12th Grade
English: English Composition at community college (semester 1)
Science: Physics at community college (semester 2)
Foreign Language: Spanish 3 at community college (semester 2)
Math: College Algebra (semester 1) and Trigonometry (semester 2) at community college
Music: Piano lessons and theory, with senior recital (1/2 credit)
Physical Education: Dance class at community college and with private teacher at home
College Success Seminar: at community college
Other: working at a restaurant
Homeschool Curriculum choices for R ~ 11th grade
Language Arts: Year 3 Rhetoric Literature from Tapestry of Grace Year 3 and American Literature by Whit Jones. Some discussion materials: literature guides from 7Sisters.
History and Geography: Tapestry of Grace Year 3 and Compass Classroom’s American History by Dave Raymond.
Math: Teaching Textbooks Algebra 2
Cosmetology Year 1: at Tech Campus (3 or more hours daily)
Other: Entrepreneurship with her Etsy shop NailsetsByB
Homeschool Curriculum choices for T ~ 9th Grade
Language Arts: Year 3 Rhetoric Literature from Tapestry of Grace Year 3 and American Literature by Whit Jones. Some discussion materials: literature guides from 7Sisters. Grammar with IEW Fix It Grammar Level 1 Nose Tree.
IEW writing with U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons
History and Geography: Tapestry of Grace Year 3
Foreign Language: Spanish with Living Waters Spanish (Be sure to tell them I referred you – Gena Mayo – if you enroll!)
Science: Exploring Creation with Biology from Apologia
Math: Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1
Financial Literacy: MoneyTime
Coding: Python Programming
Linguistics: Independent study
Music composition: with Ableton Live
Homeschool Curriculum choices for L ~ 8th Grade
Language Arts: Year 3 Rhetoric Literature from Tapestry of Grace Year 3 and American Literature by Whit Jones. Some discussion materials: literature guides from 7Sisters. Grammar with IEW Fix It Grammar Level 1 Nose Tree.
IEW writing with U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons
History and Geography: Tapestry of Grace Year 3
Foreign Language: Spanish with Flip Flop Spanish 2 and ASL Sign Language (from Mr. D Math)
Science: Exploring Creation with Biology from Apologia
Math: Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra
Financial Literacy: MoneyTime
Physical Education: Dance classes at CYT Chicago
Theater: 1 or 2 musical theater shows with CYT Chicago
Art: Mixing with the Masters from Masterpiece Society (We have the Masterpiece Society Membership. Get on the waitlist–it’s amazing! But, you can purchase individual courses at any time.)
Homeschool Curriculum choices for I ~ 6th Grade
Language Arts: Year 3 Rhetoric Literature from Tapestry of Grace Year 3. Grammar with IEW Fix It Grammar Level 1 Nose Tree. IEW writing with U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons.
History and Geography: Tapestry of Grace Year 3, Our 50 States from Notgrass , and State Songs of the 50 U.S. States online course
Foreign Language: French with Duolingo app and random books we own and ASL Sign Language (from Mr. D Math)
Science: Apologia Exploring Creation with Earth Science, No Sweat Nature Study Live,
and Dinosaur study with Ken Ham materials.
Math: Teaching Textbooks Math 6
Financial Literacy: MoneyTime
Bible: The Word in Motion: Old Testament from Apologia
Music: Piano lessons and music theory with a piano teacher and Music Appreciation with Music in Our Homeschool Plus
Theater: 1 or 2 musical theater shows with CYT Chicago
Art: Mixing with the Masters from Masterpiece Society (We have the Masterpiece Society Membership. Get on the waitlist–it’s amazing! But, you can purchase individual courses at any time.)
Homeschool Curriculum choices for E ~ 4th Grade
Language Arts: Year 3 Rhetoric Literature from Tapestry of Grace Year 3, Brookdale House Spelling, handwriting with Can Do Cursive from Handwriting Without Tears. Grammar with IEW Fix It Grammar Level 1 Nose Tree.
History and Geography: Tapestry of Grace Year 3, Our 50 States from Notgrass , and State Songs of the 50 U.S. States online course
Foreign Language: Spanish with Flip Flop Spanish 2 and ASL Sign Language (from Mr. D Math)
Science: Apologia Exploring Creation with Earth Science, No Sweat Nature Study Live, and Dinosaur study with Ken Ham materials.
Math: Teaching Textbooks Math 4
Bible: The Word in Motion: Old Testament from Apologia
Music: Piano lessons and music theory with a piano teacher and Music Appreciation with Music in Our Homeschool Plus
Physical Education: Dance classes at CYT Chicago
Theater: 1 or 2 musical theater shows with CYT Chicago
Art: Mixing with the Masters from Masterpiece Society (We have the Masterpiece Society Membership. Get on the waitlist–it’s amazing! But, you can purchase individual courses at any time.)
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Books for Tapestry of Grace History and Literature (Year 3, 1800’s):
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What are your Homeschool Curriculum Choices for 2020-2021? Please tell me in a comment below.
Need Homeschool Encouragement?
Books
I’d also like to recommend some encouraging books for you to read such as these. Even after all these years of homeschooling, I still haven’t chosen to give these books away. I want to keep them to reread!
- The Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola
- A Pocketful of Pinecones by Karen Andreola
- The Organized Homeschool Life by Melanie Wilson
- Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit by Teri Maxwell
- Flourish by Mary Jo Tate
- Love the Journey by Marcia Somerville
- For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
Homeschool mom encouragement groups
Try to find a homeschool mom encouragement group to be a part of. I’ve been in ones that met in the evening once a month, or at breakfast on Saturday morning. I used to have a weekly book club during the summer which was always wonderful. But, now there are some amazing online groups to be a part of such as the Homeschool Sisterhood membership or any number of Facebook groups. If you can’t find one, start one!
Homeschool conventions/conferences
Going to a homeschool convention every year always gives me a great boost! But, now since those are canceled for at least a while longer, you can find some awesome summits and conferences online such as the Top Picks Homeschool Curriculum Facebook group and the Charlotte Mason Inspired Conference, as well as others.
Homeschool Rainbow Resource Center Giveaway!
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Winning a gift card to a major online homeschool retailer would surely help you check some
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Well, I’ve gotten together with a great group of homeschool bloggers to bring you a chance to do just that!
Three homeschool families will win a $200 gift card to Rainbow Resource Center!!
We know homeschooling can put a financial strain on families – whether it’s from living on one income or buying curricula for multiple children – the financial aspect of it can be stressful. Our hope is that we can bless a few homeschool families (although we wish we could bless many more) so they can buy curriculum, books, games, puzzles, or whatever educational supplies they might need, with a little less stress.
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I also have a 9th, 8th, 6th, and 4th grader! So I really enjoyed seeing what your kids are doing. It’s also helpful to look at your older kids’ plans, as this is my first year homeschooling a high school student.
Very fun! Enjoy your high schooler. 🙂
Have you combined Dave Raymond’s videos with Tapestry of grace before? How did that go? Do you have your kids do any of the Dave Raymond program, or just watch the videos and do the Tapestry stuff?
I haven’t ever done it before, so this will be an experiment. 🙂 My oldest daughter I will be taking American History with these kids this year has dyslexia and has requested to do a video curriculum. But, I still wanted her to be with us, so that’s why we are combining Compass Classroom with Tapestry of Grace. We’ll see how it goes!
I am in the same situation, with an older dyslexic child. We are starting TOG for the first time this year with two kids. I have wondered about adding the compass classroom stuff fot her because it’s video based. Let me know how it goes.
I will!
~Gena
Thank you for choosing Notgrass History! We hope you have a great year!
Thanks!! We love Notgrass. 🙂
I love seeing everyone’s curriculum choices. My oldest is a fourth grader like your youngest, but I also like looking ahead to see what we might do for middle and high school!