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What grade are you in?

From the clerk at the store to the nurse in the pediatrician’s office, my kids always hear the same question, “What grade are you in?” It never fails to get a quizzical look for my kids. They look at me then at each other then at the person asking with no answer to give. Recently my oldest has decided to respond with “I’m homeschooled.” Then the only one with a quizzical look is the one who asked the question. In my homeschool we do not use a grade level system as much more than a guideline or a way to … Continue reading →

Fifth Grade Homeschool Basics

For the fifth grade, I like to move homeschoolers from passively learning to actively learning. This means I like to move from learning games to books and research. This of course can be done slowly over time. This following list details what a fifth grader needs to know. Fifth Grade Math Curriculum builds upon lessons learned in previous years, but with greater difficulty. In this post I listed websites that can help you teach important fifth grade concepts. In Fifth Grade Language Arts Curriculum Part 1, and Fifth Grade Language Arts Curriculum Part 2 , I discussed important grammar, reading … Continue reading →

Fifth Grade Language Arts Curriculum Part 2

Fifth Grade language arts skills once again build upon language arts skills leaned in previous years. Vocabulary words get more difficult, grammar gets more complicated, and writing gets more detailed. Here is part 2 of things your fifth grader needs to learn in language arts. Spelling: There are numerous workbooks and websites you can use for a fifth grade spelling list and exercises. I found a complete fifth grade-spelling list with lesson suggestions at YourDictionary.com Grammar for fifth grade teaches topics to make your child’s writing flow better and polishes their writing for ease of reading. These topics are plurals … Continue reading →

Fifth Grade Language Arts Curriculum Part I

Fifth Grade language arts skills once again build upon language arts skills leaned in previous years. Vocabulary words get more difficult, grammar gets more complicated, and writing gets more detailed. Here are the things your fifth grader needs to learn for language arts. Silent and oral reading: By fifth grade, a student should be able to read aloud and silently with fluency. They should be able to pick up just about any common piece of literature and read it. This includes novels, newspapers, magazines, and other publications. Types of literature: Literature opens up fifth graders to culture and exploration. Here … Continue reading →

Is Your First Grader a Poor Reader? You’d Better Act Fast

New studies show that if your child is a poor reader by the end of first grade, he will continue to struggle with reading difficulties by fifth grade, falling well behind his peers. If your child shows signs of reading struggles, you’ve got to act quickly and aggressively. Early intervention will give your child a much better chance at success than waiting to help your child catch up in later years. The “late bloomer” theory has now been officially thrown out, at least with respect to reading. No longer can we suggest that you adopt a “wait and see” approach, … Continue reading →

2006 in Review: Homeschooling Blog at a Glance

As a new homeschooling blogger at Families.com, I wanted to know everything that has been discussed to date. In response to my own curiosity, and in an effort to make perusing our articles easier for you, our readers, I have compiled all of the blogs for the year 2006. Deciding to Homeschool Why homeschool Am I qualified for this? Reasons that Homeschooling Works! My Most Important Advice for Homeschoolers. The Cost of Homeschooling Instead of standing up for their own kids, why not stand up for all kids? Disclaimer: I am hardly an expert in education. Did You Know? ‘Empirical … Continue reading →

Christian Liberty Press: Building a New Nation

Book: Building a New Nation Author: Elizabeth Kearney, ed. Publisher: Christian Liberty Press Format: Soft-cover Grade Level: 5th Subject: Reading and history Add On or Supplemental: Teacher’s Manual, Test Packet, Student Exercises Book Description: Building a New Nation is an exciting collection of stories that picks up where Finding a New Land leaves off. Children will experience important historical events from the westward expansion of America through the mid-20th century. Students will learn about such important people as Davy Crockett, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, and Booker T. Washington. They will also enjoy the American folk tales and poetry scattered throughout … Continue reading →

Rethinking the Fast Food Pit Stop

My friend doesn’t allow her young children to indulge in fast food of any kind. I am not THAT mom. While I would love to say that I feed my family 100 percent organic, made from scratch meals EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. — I don’t. The crew at our local McDonald’s can vouch for that. That said we are by no means drive-thru addicts. I allow my French fry- loving first grader to get her fix of grease and lard three times a month–max. However, after reading a new report posted in the Journal of the American Medical Association about the effects of … Continue reading →

Preparing for Spring Cleaning

I have to start my spring cleaning early around here. Between caring for young children at home and working at home around their schedules, it can take a while to get everything done. In addition, my plans for spending an entire weekend getting it out of the way usually butts up against all of the spring home improvement projects that my husband has on his list. And the coming of the nicer weather makes us all want to be outside to enjoy it. So, I’ve been sneaking up on spring cleaning this week by getting as much of my preparation … Continue reading →

Typical High School Course of Study: Language Arts Part 2

Four years of language arts classes are required to complete high school. There really is not much variety in the language arts choices, as you need to show that you took 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, and 12th grade language arts to show you have earned a “diploma”. Of course, classes can be taken at a general or advanced level, and also at community college or AP levels as well. In part 1, I have given 9th and 10th grade language arts requirements. In part 2, I will give 11th and 12 grade basics. Eleventh grade language arts curriculum … Continue reading →