9 August 2008

On July 28, we started the new school year. I knew I missed it, but didn’t realize how much until we started. The schedule is working pretty well. Here are the subjects that I’m studying this year:

• Polished Cornerstones
Right now we’re studying A Self-Disciplined Woman (Pro. 31:17; 1 Cor. 9:25-27; James 1:19-20).

• Geometry (Math-U-See)
This curriculum explains each lesson to where it is easily understood and enjoyed.

• Essay Intensive (Institute for Excellence in Writing)
Learning how to write an impressive essay from Andrew Pudewa.

• Biology (Apologia)
I’m hoping to get this finished by the end of the school year.

• History (Tapestry of Grace)
We are finishing up Year 4 of Tapestry and then we are going to study Year 1. It is a very thorough curriculum that covers world history, church history, literature, geography, and several other subjects.

• Health
Leftover from last year, and I should be able to finish it in a few weeks.

• HTML
Right now working on our church’s website in Dreamweaver.

• Graphic Design
Using Adobe programs: Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Violin
I’m hoping to get a new teacher this year.

• Literature
We use the list from Tapestry of Grace, the books are usually written by someone living at the time or are about the time we’re studying.

“I will meditate on Your precepts
And regard Your ways.
I shall delight in Your statutes;
I shall not forget Your word.” – Psalm 119:15-16

We have now been homeschooling for 11 years. I am so very thankful to God for calling us to homeschool, it was never in our plan, but the Lord has seen fit to teach us through it and bring us closer as a family.

Categories: Homeschooling