CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
MATH
Singapore Math
For 1st and 2nd graders depending on their own level.
Beast Academy
For 2nd and 3rd graders on own level.
Additional Math
Puzzles, problem-solving through building projects, games (Mancala, Checkers, Sudoku), Origami, recipes.
READING, SPELLING, GRAMMAR
Charlotte Mason
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CHARLOTTE MASON SUMMARY
The students in the schools she founded read and discussed living books written by excellent authors on various subjects took daily nature walks and recorded their observations in notebooks, enjoyed art and music, cultivated and maintained good personal habits such as attention to detail, focused attention and consideration to others, and learned foreign languages. And, by using short lessons, they accomplished all of this (and more) by lunchtime so that they had their afternoons free for their own individual worthy pursuits.
The Charlotte Mason method uses living books with an emphasis on quality rather than quantity, narration instead of comprehension exercises or composition, copy work for handwriting, spelling and grammar modeling, nature observation as the primary means of
early science, and literature, poetry, art, and music to give children's minds beautiful ideas to feed on.
Additional Reading, Writing, Grammar - Greek Mythology, fables, a story of names, poetry, writing nonfiction.
Letter writing workshops
ECO-STUDIES
The Permaculture Student
Connecting with ecosystems through hands-on learning such as gardening (creating a vegetable garden, an herb garden and a pollinator garden), composting, water collection system observation and conservation studies, farm animals, sustainable living.
Additional Science/Ecostudies - bug hunts, food webs, ecosystems, life cycles (plant and animal), composting, soil types, Rube Golberg machines.
WILDERNESS
Nature awareness
A way to develop skills that will lead to authentic nature connection, deeper knowledge of central Texas plants, animals, and their habitats, awaken sensory awareness, and practice wilderness skills, as a means of building self-confidence and knowledge about the wonderful natural world that surrounds us. Children will explore, hear inspiring stories, practice primitive and wilderness survival skills, play games, and practice routines of nature awareness to develop strong skills and knowledge in areas such as:
● Edible and Medicinal Plants
● Wildlife Tracking
● Bird Language
● Ecology
● Wilderness Survival and Outdoor Skills
● Natural Navigation
● Knife Carving & Safety
● Natural Arts and Crafts
MUSIC
Music
Literacy, appreciation and technique.
Ukulele lessons
Ukulele technique as an elective class.*
* Ukulele class provided by Boone Graham for an additional cost.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Visual Arts
Drawing, sketching, paper crafts, collage, painting, murals, sculpture, clay, mixed media.
Documentary workshop
from script design all the way to producing and filming a story.
Theater & Movement Arts
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Yoga, Pilates & Dance
Outdoor games & activities
ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM TOPICS
Weekly Traits
Gratitude, forgiveness, kindness, compassion, cooperation, perseverance, integrity, courage, respect, teamwork, confidence.
Sign Language basics
Alphabet, communicating needs.
Crafts
Sewing, crochet and knitting.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Volunteering is encouraged especially those with skills in gardening, art, building, biology and other diverse backgrounds that could benefit the pod. Please contact Carolina or Randi if you are interested in donating your time to teach an enrichment class.