School Year 2008-2009:

Here, finally, is the plan for this year. The books are ordered. The crayons are waiting in the closet, and the pencil sharpeners are lined up on the shelf.

Keller:
Math-Singapore Math, Speed Math for Kids, Creative Problem Solving, Calculus by and for Young People
Reading-Books on his level and interest, library books corresponding to our history studies
Spelling-Spelling Workout
Writing-Journal, Improving Cursive, Narration, Dictation, Letter writing once a month
Grammar-Winston Grammar, Capitalization and Punctuation
History-Story of the World Vol. 2
Science-Experiment books and books from the library (Human Body, Plants, Simple Machines)
Geography-Mapwork from Story of the World, and Smartglobe
Art-
Art appreciation-Artistic Pursuits
Art instruction-Art Adventures at Home
Gospel-Picture Scriptures, Gospel Art Kit, FHE, Family Scripture Study
Music appreciation-Classical Kids on CD and DVD
Latin-Latin Primer
Memory Work-Scriptures and poetry
Logic-Relying on Reason, Mind Benders
Manners-Manners, Please!

Ella:
Math-Singapore Math, Math-It
Reading-Books on her interests and level
Writing-Journal, copywork, Handwriting Practice Workbook Manuscript
Spelling-Spelling Workout
Grammar-English for the Thoughtful Child
History, Science, Art, Gospel, Music Appreciation, Memory Work, Geography and Manners-Same as above!

Mary:
Math-Sneak into Keller and Ella's math manipulatives (teddy bear counters, unifix cubes, coins, etc.) and scatter them around the floor!
Reading-Beg mommy to read you Go, Dog, Go for the thousandth time!
Writing-If there is a pen or marker ANYWHERE in the house, find it and "write" on the walls!
Manners-Work on not screaming "MIIIIINE" whenever anyone has something you want in their hands!

Kate:
Socialization-Be cute and smile at everyone. Make everyone realize that life is a treasure.