This is my plan! I will tweak it as needed to fit my students, our life, our schedule, and our goals. I have 5 students and 1 preschooler: Remy 12th, Oliver 7th, Olivia 5th, Zach 3rd, Brooke 1st, and Jude is 3. I like to begin with a big list of books to choose from (especially for read alouds). We will use what we have time for. I like for it to feel substantial, but not a heavy burden. We check on the load throughout the year to keep a pace that has rigor and margin. Also, this list is not super polished, but my motto is, "It's not perfect, but it's done!"
Remy 12th Grade
Bible: Creating Christ Centered Summaries, Foundations in Faith and Great for God,
Catechism Westminster Shorter Catechism for Study Classes and memory songs
Scripture Memory: Fighter Verses
Math: Business Accounting (still deciding which one)
Greek: (and Hebrew) with Dad
Grammar: Finish Correct Spelling Made Easy and then use Our Mother Tongue (I have 1st edition)
Writing: Advanced Academic Writing, They Say I Say 3rd edition
Science: Health and Nutrition Apologia
Piano
Narration
Read to Younger Sibling
Skill or Serve
PE Track
History
The History of the Medieval World
10 Books that Screwed up the World
Radiant
World Religions and Cults finish 2 and 3
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus lectures
If All the Swords in England
A Knight of the White Cross
Literature
How to Read a Book Naselli
The Brothers Karamazov
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Men of Iron Pyle
Robin Hood Pyle
Kingdom series by Chuck Black
Assigned Reading
Charity and It’s Fruits Edwards
The Mark of a Christian Schaeffer
Life on the Edge Dobson (my older kids have read the older version more than once by choice)
Do Not Be True to Yourself DeYoung
Sonship (finish book and lectures)
Millionaire Next Door
Prodigal God Keller such an important book
Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness Keller
Practicing the Presence of God
Gentle and Lowly
Christ-Centered Dating
Heading Out On Your Own from The Art of Manliness
Oliver 7th Grade
Bible: Creating Christ Centered Summaries, Foundations in Faith and Great for God, and The Bible Recap
Catechism: Westminster Shorter Catechism for Kids Workbook and memory songs
Scripture Memory: Fighter Verses
Math: Prealgebra (TT) and Calculadder
Greek: Hey Andrew Teach Me Some Greek level 5 with Dad
Grammar: Spelling Wisdom and MCT Voyage Level
Writing: Friday Essays and MCT Voyage Level (or maybe Town level to review)
Science: Unlocking the Mysteries of Creation
Piano
Narration
Read to Younger Sibling
Skill or Serve
Typing Type It
Copywork Can Do Cursive
PE Track
History
Motel of the Mysteries
Tirzah
Boy of the Pyramids
The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt Landmark
Who Was King Tut
Augustus Caesar’s World
Cleopatra
Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder
Marvels of Creation 1, 2, and 3
Follow My Leader
The Lost Wreck of the Isis
From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Lassie Come Home
Literature
Mystery of the Roman Ransom
Cat of Bubastes
D’Aulaire’s Greek Myths
At the Back of North Wind
Search Trilogy (already read The Invisible Man)
Assigned Reading
Gaining Favor with God and Man
Knowing God
Olivia 5th Grade
Bible: Leading Little Ones to God and The Bible Recap
Catechism: Westminster Shorter Catechism for Kids Workbook and memory songs
Scripture Memory: Fighter Verses
Math: Delta MUS and Calculadder
Greek: Hey Andrew Teach Me Some Greek level 4 with Dad
Grammar: Spelling Wisdom and MCT Island Level
Writing: Friday Essays and MCT Island Level
Science: Unlocking the Mysteries of Creation
Piano and Violin
Narration
Read to Younger Sibling
Skill or Serve
Typing Type It
Copywork Can Do Cursive
PE Fit2B
History
Motel of the Mysteries
Tirzah
Boy of the Pyramids
The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt Landmark
Who Was King Tut
Augustus Caesar’s World
Cleopatra
Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder
Marvels of Creation 1, 2, and 3
From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Lassie Come Home
Follow My Leader
Literature
Mystery of the Roman Ransom
D'Aulaire's Greek Myths
At the Back of North Wind
Mara: Daughter of the Nile
Cat of Bubastes Audio Theater
50 Famous Stories Retold
30 More Famous Stories Retold
Assigned Reading
A Beautiful Mystery
A Girl of Beauty
Sir Cumference books
Zach 3rd Grade
Bible: Leading Little Ones to God and The Bible Recap
Catechism: Westminster Shorter Catechism for Kids Workbook and memory songs
Scripture Memory: Fighter Verses
Math: Gamma MUS
Greek: Hey Andrew Teach Me Some Greek level 1 and 2 with Dad
Grammar: Spelling Wisdom and MCT Island Level
Writing: Friday Essays and MCT Island Level
Science: Science Readers and Activities
Piano
Narration
Read to Younger Sibling
Skill or Serve
Explode the Code 3 1/2
Copywork Cursive Handwriting
PE Track
History
Cleopatra
Who Was King Tut
Tut’s Mummy Lost and Found
Who Built the Pyramids
Mummies Made in Egypt
Archeologists Dig For Clues
You Wouldn’t Want to Be a Pyramid Builder
Dinosaurs by Design
Dinosaurs for kids
The Trojan Horse
Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder
Marvels of Creation 1, 2, and 3
Lassie Come Home
Boy of the Pyramids
Follow My Leader
Literature
The Cat of Bubastes Audio Theater
50 Famous Stories Retold
30 More Famous Stories Retold
Assigned Reading
Created for Work
Sir Cumference Books
Brooke 1st Grade
Bible: Leading Little Ones to God and The Bible Recap
Catechism: Westminster Shorter Catechism coloring pages and memory songs
Scripture Memory: Fighter Verses
Math: Alpha MUS
Greek: Greek and Hebrew Alphabets
Grammar: First Language Lessons I don't use all of this. I mainly use it for poetry memorization and definitions of grammar terms and lists. I also like this accompanying CD.
Learn to Read: Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading (skip first 26 lessons)
Writing: Writing With Ease 1
Science: Science Picture Books and Activities
Narration
Skill or Serve
Explode the Code 2
Copywork Cursive Kickoff
Readers: Action Bible Audiobook, First 100 Words in English, and The Cat of Bubastes Audio Theater
Jude PreK
Bible: Leading Little Ones to God (sometimes) and The Bible Recap (This is during family Bible Time)
Catechism: Westminster Shorter Catechism coloring pages and memory songs with the family
Scripture Memory: Fighter Verses with the family
Math: Counting
Greek: Greek and Hebrew Alphabets
Copywork: My First School Book (just because he asked for his own school book!)
Everyone
Spines
The Story of the Ancient World
The Story of the Greeks
The Story of the Romans
The Story of the World
The Story of the World Activity Book and PDF of Student Pages (used for coloring pages and activities now and then)
Classical Kids Carlson (used as desired for fun stuff)
Possible Read Alouds (I’ll use excerpts from some)
Dangerous Journey
Grand Canyon: A Different View
Hittite Warrior
Noah’s Ark Spier
Noah’s Ark Mark Ludy
God’s Servant Job
The Great Dinosaur Mystery and the Bible
A Shepherd’s Look at Psalm 23
Within the Palace Gates
The Golden Goblet
Ancient Egypt and Her Neighbors Simply Charlotte Mason
God King
Pyramid and City by Macaulay
The Aesop for Children Winter
Herodotus and the Road to History
The Children’s Homer I might not use this...we will see.
Famous Men of Greece I use this if the person is not written about in one of my other spines.
Famous Men of Rome I use this if the person is not written about in one of my other spines.
The Boys’ and Girls’ Plutarch
Alexander the Great Landmark
Julius Caesar Landmark
Archimedes and the Door of Science
Black Ships Before Troy
Androcles and the Lion Stevens
Ancient Rome: How it Affects You Today I'm not sure about his perspective!
Once on a Time
The Confession of Saint Patrick
A Child’s History of Art Sculpture and Painting
The King Without a Shadow
Waiting for her Isaac I've never read this, but it was recommended to me!
Scotland Faces and Places (We support a missionary there!)
Uganda Faces and Places (We sponsor a child there!)
Tales from Shakespeare I might read 2 this year
Hannibal (Wicked History)
Exploring the Holy Land I might not be able to fit this in!
Resource Books I used to plan
Truthquest Begginnings I used this as my main guide to organize the spines and books I will use.
Truthquest Rome I don't read her commentary to the kids, but I enjoy reading it if I have time.
Truthquest Greece
Lessons From History Creation to 100BC This is really cool!
All Through the Ages Miller Amazing resource!!
My Book of Centuries I hope to fill this in with Oliver and Olivia
Atlas of Bible Lands
Flip Through Books
Usborne Ancient World
Usborne Roman World
DK Wonders of the World
DK Pyramid
DK Ancient Rome
DK Ancient Greece
Grand Canyon: The Vault of Heaven
The Stuff They Left Behind
Media
CC Timeline cards and song Just using ancient for this year. We are not part of CC. I just like the songs!
CC history songs I'm only using a few
Moody Science videos
Incredible Creatures that Defy Evolution 1-3
Wonders of God’s Creation Videos
Expelled Ben Stein
Tales from the Old Testament Jim Wiess
Jamie Soles Bible Songs I don't recommend all, but most are AMAZING!!!
Math Rider
Wesminster Catechism Bundle (amazingly cool and cheap!)
Games
Professor Noggins Ancient Civilizations and Wonders of the World
Habits
Picking up after self and looking for ways to bless others
This is my master grid to help me make sure I am covering all my bases.
This is my daily checklist. The squares in red are the things I help people with.
I also made a spreadsheet (based on Truthquest) to organize some of my books and songs. I copied it to a google sheet that you can find
here!
Here is a loose outline of our schedule.
I hope this is helpful to you as you plan for your own school year! It's never perfect, but starting off with a plan helps a lot, even if I have to make changes!
