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Friday, January 9, 2015

Beverley Naidoo, South Africa & Tapestry of Grace

What happens when you move? You sort. And sort. And sort. I sorted through things as we packed, getting rid of what we no longer need, and now I'm sorting through things as I unpack!
I came across a book today while unpacking my school room that I thought I could add to my my children's reading list this year. We are doing Year 4 of Tapestry of Grace, which covers the time period from 1900 to the Present. The book is Journey to Jo'burg by Beverley Naidoo. As I researched to find the time setting for this book, I found that she's written several other highly recommended books. I thought I would share, first of all, so that I don't forget about them! Secondly, I thought someone else might find it useful.
Please keep in mind, other than Journey to Jo'burg, I haven't previewed the books and plan to preview them before letting my children read them.

Out of Bounds, TOG Y4, Units 3-4, 1950-2000
Recommended for Grades 6 and up. (Also available on Kindle)



Journey to Jo'burg, TOG Y4, Wk 31 - 1985 (This is when the book was first published)
Recommended for Grades 6 and up.


Chain of Fire, TOG Y4, Wk 32 - 1986 (This is when the book was first published) (Out of Print)
Sequel to Journey to Jo'burg


No Turning Back, TOG Y4, Wk 33 or 34
Recommended for Grades 4 and up. (Also available on Kindle)



There is also the sweetest children's book! I am going to have to purchase this one! I just fell in love with the preview on Amazon.

S is for South Africa

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Homeschool Curriculum 2015


Here is what we're using for homeschool this year...

Brandon, age 15
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 - Rhetoric Level, which covers:
  • World History
  • World Classics of Literature
  • Fine Arts
  • Church History
  • Government 
  • Philosophy
Apologia Biology
Easy Grammar 
Math U See Algebra 2 and Stewardship
Mavis Beacon Typing
Afrikaans 
Institute for Excellence in Writing US History, Vol. 2 and High School Essay Intensive

Marissa, age 12
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 - Dialectic:
  • History, Arts, Geography
Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics
Easy Grammar 
Math U See PreAlgebra
Mavis Beacon Typing 
Afrikaans 
Spelling Power, Fourth Edition 
Institute for Excellence in Writing US History, Vol. 2

Mya, Age 7
Little Footprints (first half of year)
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 - Lower Grammar (second half of year)
Hooked on Phonics/Blue LLATL
Math U See Alpha (finish/started last year) & Beta
Handwriting Without Tears 
Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics