Block B: 7-8-Year-Old Classes
In homeschooling we recognize that a grade category doesn’t always fit your child. Some children need a little longer to develop academically or socially.
Students entering this block should be proficient readers. If your child struggles with basic reading skills, consider Block A instead.
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Opening Assembly
9:00 – 9:20 AM
Class Description: The grammar opening assembly is a time where students come together for memorization of a Bible passage and major historical events. The grammar level is the optimal time for students to be working on memorization.
Teacher: Carolyn Hendricks
Language Arts
9:25 – 10:10 AM
Class Description: This class will involve listening to and discussing two novels, parts of speech and simple sentence structure, poetry, and will include story activities, vocabulary, and short stories.
Teacher: Kelly Knieper
Math
10:15 – 11:00 AM
Class Description: This class will include problem/logic games or puzzles, addition and subtraction drills, practice with multiple digit adding and subtracting, story problems, and other math games.
Teacher: Kelly Knieper
Science
11:05 – 11:45 PM
Class Description: This class will be a complete program for your student, but will require a bit of Lap book assembly at home. All directions and materials will be sent home two weeks before we need them in class. We will be reading and discussing from the Apologia Botany book and completing the lap books in class as a way to learn about note taking, comprehension, and a fun way to learn.
Teacher: Kelly Knieper
Music & Drama
12:20 – 1:05 PM
Class Description: This class is primarily about developing skills in drama, music, and choreographed movement in preparation for this year’s production, Doctor Dolittle, based on the book The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting. Students will put on one main-stage production for family and friends. We will be playing drama games, singing, dancing, and learning how to project our voices, become believable, have stage confidence, and also learn some basic music theory. Students are expected to memorize lines at home, attend the dress rehearsal and the production.
Please note: If students are not able to attend the production for vacation or other reasons they may attend the class, but need to let us know ASAP so they are not casted in a role.
Teacher: Katie Howard & Bobbi Pangborn
Physical Education
1:10 – 1:55 PM
Class Description: In PE class we strive to give our students a healthy dose of exercise through a variety of interactive games. We encourage godly competition, and team work. Above all we teach that our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Ghost and should be treated accordingly. For the first five minutes of class every year we learn something about how God the Creator designed these human vessels. This year we will be learning/reviewing the scientific names of our muscles and bones.
Please note: Students should wear appropriate shoes, and clothes for PE. Sneaker style shoes, and for those girls that prefer dresses, they will need to wear shorts under them. Please bring water bottles to class.
Teacher: Kim Humphrey
Latin
2:00 – 2:45 PM
Class Description: This class is an introductory to Latin and builds on the previous class from Block A. We will continue working on some basic words and phrases with music, writing, in class exercises, and memorization, as well as how to pronounce and spell the words. These are words that the kids will be able to use at home during everyday life. There will be work sheets coming home on occasion as well and they will be required to memorize some bible verses in Latin.
Teachers: Jackie Cross
Art
2:50 – 3:35 PM
Class Description: Grammar art is a combination of art history and art technique, taught at age-appropriate levels. Students will learn about famous artists from different eras, be introduced to art vocabulary, and create amazing projects using a variety of media. Homework will be very minimal, if any, and will be optional.
Teacher: Carolyn Hendricks