We still follow more of a rhythm. We usually get started with the Morning Basket around 8:30-9 a.m. It gives everyone time to wake up, spend some time with Dad, eat breakfast, and get ready for their day.
Morning Basket:
This year, our Morning Basket includes prayer and a bible story, recitation of our memory verse and poem we're working on, character studies, and hymn studies. It also includes our Language Arts and Math lessons.
Table Work:
This doesn't really have a slot on our rhythm above, but the kids usually play for a few minutes while I lay out their Language Arts and Math worksheets.
Main Lesson:
After we've finished our table work, the kids usually have a snack before we tackle the main lesson.
We don't always read from the main text every day. Some days we may read from Story of the World, others we might be delving into a science topic. Our Geography lessons are also included during this time.
Physical Activity:
The kids will either play outside, practice dance choreography, use our "Get Moving" cards, or some other type of exercise.
Read Aloud:
We are reading through The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, as well as reading through living books to help our history lessons come alive.
Enrichment:
Here, we'll be studying art or creating our own masterpieces. We also will include cooking lessons some days. This time also includes handicrafts.
Book Basket:
This is something suggested in the MFW curriculum last year, and it was so great that we're going to continue using it!
The book basket contains books that relate to any of our current lessons. There are also a few "Kids Choice" books in the basket, depending on the kids interests that week.
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