We will utilize a variety of curriculum including The Good and the Beautiful, Master Books and Saxon Math. However, a large portion of our curriculum will be created and planned by myself utilizing grade level standards and age appropriate texts. Students need a choice in what they read and what interests them. Most ELA standards can be taught from one mentor text in addition to connecting science and social studies standards. Providing student choice along with allowing their curiosity to drive instruction facilitates student ownership of learning.
Guest speakers will also be utilized to provide a rich learning environment along with hands on learning on the farm. What better way to teach about plants, animals, life cycles, the water cycle….an unending list….than in the greenhouse, garden, farm or a hike? Experience before learning and application of learning will be our normal.