We start each day reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, singing a song, and having family prayer. Afterwards, we start “school” with math as I find my kids do better with it first thing in the morning. In the younger grades, we study science and history on alternating days. At this age, school work starts to increase. After lunch, our second graders enjoy more structured arts and crafts, music and singing time.
These are books and products we have used in our home at this age.
Life Skills
Phonics/Beginning Readers/Reading
- Explode the Code
- Phonics Practice Readers
- Boxcar Children Early Readers
- The Boxcar Children Books
- The Magic Treehouse Books
Handwriting
- A Reason for Handwriting
- Just Write, Book 1
- Blank journal (child writes sentences)
Language Arts/Spelling/Vocab
- English for the Thoughtful Child, Volume One
- Learning Language Arts through Literature, The Red Book
- Wordly Wise 3000, Book 2
Math
- Singapore Math
- Quarter Mile Math
History
- The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times
- The Story of the World, Volume 2: The Middle Ages
- Inflatable globe
Science
- Apologia Exploring Creation with Astronomy
- Apologia Exploring Creation with Botany
- Apologia Exploring Creation with Zoology
- The Wonders of God’s Creation
Health
- Proper Manners and Health Habits
Art/Music
- 20 Art Lessons
- Alfred Piano Course
- Recorder
Foreign Language
- Powerglide Junior Course
- Signing Time
PE/Physical Education
Park days, swimming, organized sports, dance, bike riding, walks, and lots of outdoor play keep our kids in shape!
