The First grade curriculum from My Father’s World is entitled “The Complete Bible Curriculum”, and it will take us through the whole Bible by the end of the year. The kids will have their own Bible Reader full of Bible stories they will read themselves, they will also learn about the history of the Bible through lots of great activities. Some of these include making their own scroll using their most careful “scroll writing” as well as a clay pot to keep it in, drawing a Bible Lands map, making a Bible times costume, measuring Noah’s ark in cubits, and keeping a timeline all year of every historical event we learn about, from creation to Christ’s return, including our own births.
Our math curriculum involves using shape pattern blocks, sorting, comparing greater and lesser, and of course addition and subtraction.
Our art program is Teaching Children to Draw using the Monart method, by Mona Brookes. The children begin by learning the 5 main shapes used in all images. Once they know this “code” they will learn to draw things more realistically. They will get plenty of practice, as they will be drawing pictures of every Bible story they read in a special Bible Notebook. They will also have sessions of art appreciation. Using a book designed for children, we will look at artistic masterpieces and discuss the details and style of the paintings. I’m excited about art because I may take on an additional pupil. Dane’s cousin Kim has asked me to tutor her son Matt in art!
Each Wednesday we will have Exploration Day, where we spend part of the day outside and try a new science experiment. On these days there will be no reading or math lessons.
We will also spend time regularly learning about music. We have a CD with Peter and the Wolf, Carnival of Animals, and a Child’s Guide to the Orchestra. We will color pictures of instruments as we listen.
It will be an adventure!
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