Grace and Truth Learning Academy Advent 2016 Curriculum Guide

Grace & Truth Learning Academy

Advent 2016

Curriculum Guide, Resources, and Song Lists

...following the Charlotte Mason method of homeschool, but great for any family wanting to incorporate Christmas themed enrichment subjects into their homeschool or afterschool learning

DaVinci, Nativity

For homeschooling ideas all year long visit: www.chalbond.blogspot.com or www.spreadthefeast.weebly.com

From my Home to Yours- Merry Christmas from Chalise Bondurant

Advent Curriculum Guide for 2016

Hymn Study: review-- Silent Night, Away in a Manger, Go Tell It on the Mountain, and Joy to the World. NEW-- Little Drummer Boy (Carol), Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Picture Study: The Nativity by Geraldine Elschner with pictures by Giotto, and selected pictures from Carl Larsson, & DaVinci Nativity

Music Study: Bach Christmas Oratorio & other classical Christmas music

Folk Song Study: The Friendly Beasts, Mary Had a Baby

Poetry Study: Christmas Bells by Longfellow, A Christmas Folk Song by Reese, Christ’s Nativity by Vaughan, A Christmas Carol by Chesterton (one for recitation)

Handicrafts: baking, homemade gifts and cards

Nature Study: http://shiningdawnbooks.com/available-units/holidays-mini-unit/, mammals of the nativity

Service: cards to neighbors, Christmas caroling, praying for countries as learning about Christmas traditions for countries we cover in geography, Operation Christmas Child, $ to charities

Bible/Devotional: http://www.storywarren.com/store/family-advent-art-and-reading-guide/ using Jesus Storybook Bible or Catherine Vos’ Story Bible, or ESV Holy Bible

Literature: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, quality Picture Books, Classic Christmas Stories & Tales

Scripture Memory:  Luke 2:8-14, Isaiah 9:6-7 (also for recitation)

FULL PDF packet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-nSd8fccin_YzlwaWl0b0NJbGs/view?usp=sharing

Advent Curriculum Resources

Favorite Christmas Books: https://www.pinterest.com/chalbond/christmas-favorite-books/

Music Playlists:

Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-zEbPlqFRO2WwUtTAuytDbTCfmUtZ8qs

Spotify-- https://open.spotify.com/user/12171574112/playlist/3nLpcTtqz0uLV0jfepwOgs

Spotify Bach Christmas Oratorio-- https://open.spotify.com/user/12171574112/playlist/7J66BglnQCebGc3mpjoIs5

More Holiday Learning resources: https://www.pinterest.com/chalbond/cm-holiday-learning/

More Christmas resources: https://www.pinterest.com/chalbond/christmas/

Charlotte Mason resources: http://spreadthefeast.weebly.com/about-charlotte-mason.html

Scheduling Plans for December 1st- January 6th

Daily: Scripture Memory, Literature, Bible/Devotional

Once- Two Times a Week: Poetry, Picture Study, Hymn Study, Folk Song Study, Music Study

Spontaneous, As Able: Nature Study, Service, Handicrafts

(Try to continue regular schedule of math, reading, copywork, science, foreign language, and history/geography, but plan to have a “light” schedule the week of Christmas and following Christmas. Also, we consider our bible readings part of history.)

Example of a weekly Advent Schedule*

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Weekend
Morning	Scripture Geography Bible/Devo Math, Reading, Copywork Science	Scripture & Recitation Bible/Devo Math, Reading, Copywork Foreign Language	Scripture Bible/Devo Math, Reading, Copywork Science	Scripture & Recitation Bible/Devo Math, Reading, Copywork Foreign Language	Scripture Bible/Devo Math, Reading, Copywork Nature Study	Scripture Bible/Devo
Afternoon	Literature Poetry	Literature Music Study	Literature Folk Song Study	Literature Handicrafts	Literature Picture Study	Service
Evening	Devotional or Literature	Hymn Study		Hymn Study	Devotional or Literature	Hymn Study & Family Devo

*Remember most subjects should be no longer than 10-15 minutes in length