Next year's Curriculum

It's that exciting time of the year again!  Lots of new books are coming in the mail.  The kids are all excited to see what's in the box.  This is definitely one of the highlights of the year.  The next couple of months will be busy with our move.  Once we are all settled, I'm sure the kids will be anxious to dig into the knowledge that awaits their discovery!

I've listed the books we've chosen starting with The House Cat (HC) 9th grade, Snuggle Bug(SB) 6th grade, Buck(B) 1st grade, and Honeybee (HB) Kindergarten.

 Feel free to peruse if you'd like :)  Oh, and if you click on a link and purchase the book - I get a small percent of the sale.  So thank you in advance :)

~Religion~

HC
Baltimore Catechism No. 3 (Saint Benedict Press Classics)

SB

Following Christ: Book 6 (Faith and Life Series)

B&HB

Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism: The Truths of Our Catholic Faith Clearly Explained and Illustrated : With Bible Readings, Study Helps and Mass Prayers (St. Joseph Catecisms)

Angel Food For Boys & Girls - 4 Volume Set (Angel Food for Boys & Girls, 1-4)

Note:  I'll be using this wonderful spreadsheet so graciously shared by Jenninfer over at Wildflowers and Marbles to link the last two items together for Buck and Honeybee.

~History~

Connecting With History (RC History)

Volume 1 ~ A Guide to Salvation History Old Testament and Ancient Cultures

I'm really excited to start this program!  The core books are listed below.  We'll also be reading some great books from Bethlehem Books along the way.

HC

 Bible History: A Textbook of the Old and New Testaments for Catholic Schools

Bible History Workbook
Oxford First Ancient History (Rebuilding the Past)

 SB
Bible for Young Catholics (More for Kids)
Ancient World: Internet Linked (World History)

 B&HB

New Catholic Picture Bible/No. 435/22

 

~Grammar~

HC
Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: Grade 9 Student
Wordly Wise Book 6
Editor in Chief B2
English from the Roots Up, Vol. 1: Help for Reading, Writing, Spelling, and S.A.T. Scores

SB
Easy Grammar Grade 6
Wordly Wise Book 3

B
 Explode the Code 1
Explode the Code/Book 1 1/2

HB
Get Set for the Code - Book B
Go for The Code-Book C

~Math~

HC

Algebra 2: Homeschool Kit (Saxon Algebra)

SB

Saxon Math 76: An Incremental Development: Homeschool Packet (Including Suggestions for Course Planning, Facts Practice Answers, Textbook Answers, and Test Solutions)

~Literature/Reading~

HC

Seton 9 ~ Lilies of the Field

Merchant of Venice

Where the Red Fern Grows

 SB

Faith and Freedom Readers

THIS IS OUR HERITAGE, New Edition, Faith & Freedom Reader, VI

THIS IS OUR HERITAGE, Faith & Freedom Reader, VI

BOOK OF VALOR, VI, Faith & Freedom Literary Readers

B

 Here We Come This Is Our Home Here We Are Again (Faith and Freedom Readers)

HB

Hooked on Phonics - Learn to Read (YELLOW WORKBOOK)

 

 

~Science ~

HC

Exploring Creation with Physical Science 2nd Edition Full Set

Free Lapbook Journal from Curr Click

SB

Apologia Botany SET with Text and Notebooking Journal (Exploring Creation)

B

Science 1 for Young Catholics - Seton Grade 1

HB

Kindergarten Science for Young Catholics

This is -as always- a tentative list.  God may have something else in mind :)

May I be His attentive and willing servant and may we all help one another to our final destination of Heaven!  Many blessings to you

A Weekend to Remember

We are living such a blessed life that I've been having trouble finding time to blog about it! :)  There are so many wonderful things happening!  Here are a few highlights from this weekend....
~Snuggle Bug decided it was time for a trim.  Keeping her long mane :) tangle free was becoming nearly impossible! 

The House Cat had donated 10 inches of hair to Locks of Love when she was about 8 years old.  Snuggle Bug was ready to do the same.

We pray for the child who will benefit from these locks.  May God watch over them and heal them.

We all love her new look!  So cute for summer!
~My honey worked extra hard hanging peg board and organizing my dads tools. 

Buck was right there with him the whole weekend!  He made his own little work station doing “guy” things with his dad. 

Thank you Lord for my wonderful husband and son!
~The hummingbirds entertained me as I sat on the front porch enjoying my morning coffee.



I counted as many as SEVEN coming to the argue over the feeder.  “Calm down guys!  There’s plenty for everyone!”
Do you see the bird nest in the corner?  We believe it is a barn swallow.  We’ve been watching it and it’s mate build the nest.  Last night the mate sat on the ledge beside his mate sitting on the nest.  So sweet…..  Maybe we’ll be see baby birdies soon!

~I also loved seeing the kids walking down the lane with my mom.  Seeing my mom out walking is such an answer to prayer.

~The girls and I helped mama plant some flowers and mulch the beds.

 

~It is so awesome working in such a beautiful place!





And now for the BIG news…..
Here’s the site for our new home.




We’ve been working hard to clear the land for our new home to be delivered in a couple of months.  We’ve still got some fencing to take down but, it’s coming along.
~Here’s the horse pen my honey built. We are all looking forward to getting Buddy out there.  He’s been boarded for almost a year now.  We are also looking for a friend to keep him company.

We are so thankful for my mom and dad’s generosity.  I told my mom that I feel like I’m at a beautiful Bed and Breakfast when I’m there. 

We keep pinching ourselves to make sure this is all real! My soul pines to be there when we are away.  We can’t wait until the day comes when we will no longer have to load up and drive home.  We’ll only be a short walk away.
GOD IS SO GOOD!