Homeschooling has really been a great choice for us and the kids and I wanted to share with you the resources, our schedules and curriculum plan , as well as other links, to help you get some ideas about getting started in homeschooling, where to go and what to do.

*Note about Schedules*

One of the biggest things to remember about homeschooling, is that NOTHING, is set in stone, so go easy on yourself and don’t panic if you can’t finish on Monday, what you can on Tuesday or later in the evening.

What our schedule is,is basically a GUIDELINE  that we follow,and not set in stone.

We break everything up over the weeks, in addition, we do year round schooling that we have broken down to four terms to help spread out everything so what we do will probably be much different from what you chose for your curriculum.

Remember, there is no right or wrong to homeschooling and I really do recommend you read: Wiggles, Giggles & Snuggles by Kim Grey .

You can download a copy here.

Not only is Wiggles, Giggles and Snuggles, an informative look at homeschooling the Charlotte Mason way, but also helps with fears that new homeschooling parents have.

There are many different types of homeschooling available and you can read about them here, but remember that, in the long run, all you really need is a calendar, pen or pencil, and you can use that to note what you have done on a daily basis or to plan for future teachings.

A great software that I highly recommend is “Homeschool Tracker” that can be downloaded here, and it’s unlimited free to use.

If you choose to upgrade to the plus version, the difference is that you get access to lesson plans , unweighted grades, to name a few other options. This is especially helpful if you live in a state that requires record keeping.

With that said, here’s our homeschool curriculum broken down by year.

*Note: Ambleside/Charlotte Mason does not recognize Kindergarten as a prime school year (thus they have a Year 0) and you can read more about their philosophy here.

Year 0 basically encompasses 0-6 years old, so there is a huge span of time to not only read the books that they suggest, but it gives the child time to develop and mature when they are ready and not in a “cookie mold” way.

Year 1 is when they formally recognize children as beginning their school year so you can safely say that Year 1= a 6-7 year old or first grade.

• • • Year 0 Curriculum with Schedule
    • Year 1 Curriculum with Schedule

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