There is no one way to homeschool. There is no set curriculum or listing of what must be covered at each grade. Your goals for your homeschooling will be based on your family’s view of education and your child’s needs and interests. The following is a sample listing of typical learning areas for the high school level. Use it as a guide only. You can choose those areas that you want to cover with your child each year and list them as your academic goals.
Purpose of the Elementary Years (Grades 3-5): practicing basic skills in reading, writing, and
arithmetic, and more systematic exposure and introduction to all other subjects.
Language Arts
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Reading to learn: sound-letter connections (decoding) automated; practicing strategies for
sounding out unfamiliar words; practicing comprehension skills; reading for main point and
supporting details
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Writing legibly
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Basic sentence structure
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Basic parts of speech
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Capitalization and punctuation rules
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Verb tense
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Plurals
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Possessives
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Noun/verb agreement
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Proper word usage
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Synonyms and antonyms
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Writing correct sentences
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Writing paragraphs
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Writing letters
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Spelling commonly used words
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Using spelling rules to spell new words
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Recognizing word parts – root, prefix, suffix
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Learning basic study skills: parts of a book, simple reference materials, using the library,
using the dictionary, simple outline, simple note-taking
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Learning basic communication skills
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Developing vocabulary
Arithmetic
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Expanding knowledge of numbers, counting, place value
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Expanding understanding of number system – ordering numbers, comparing numbers, estimating,
numbers words, Roman numerals
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Developing knowledge of fractions, decimals, percents
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Learning multiplication and division
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Practicing arithmetic operations on larger numbers
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Practicing arithmetic operations on different types of numbers
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Working with money
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Word problems
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Mastering telling time and calendar
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Learning how to measure – standard and metric
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Developing understanding of geometric shapes and terms
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Basic geometric constructions
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Perimeter, area, volume
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Symmetry and congruence
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Developing problem-solving skills
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Working with graphs and charts
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Simple statistics
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Simple proportion and ratios
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Simple probability
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Simple math applications – sales tax, discounts, percent off
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Using a calculator
Science
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Scientific method
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Basic principles and terms of fields of science – earth, life, physical, chemistry, biology
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Exposure to famous scientists
History
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Basic principles and terms of geographical features
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Developing map and globe skills
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Recognition of geographic locations across the world
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Familiarity with geography of own state and nation
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Basic structure of US government: constitutional republic, democratic elections, three branches
of government, Constitution and Bill of Rights, key personnel in three branches, American symbols,
American holidays
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Exposure to key people and events of historical periods (usually US history, then world history)
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Exposure to different cultures and ethnic groups
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Exposure to different economic systems
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Exposure to different governmental systems
Bible
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Developing knowledge of parts of Bible
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Developing knowledge of people and events of Bible
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Introduction to major doctrine
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Introduction to principles of Christian living
Electives
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Exposure to fine arts
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Expanding knowledge and abilities in art and music
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Developing physical abilities and eye-hand coordination
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Developing athletic abilities
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Habits of healthy lifestyle
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Elements of physical fitness
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Basics of nutrition
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Knowledge and use of computer and computer applications
Life Skills
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Developing manners across broader range of situations
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Developing conversation skills
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Developing social skills across broader range of situations
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Speaking with clarity
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Developing self-confidence and self-control
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Dealing with peer pressure
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More responsibility with chores
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Immediate and cheerful obedience
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Consequences of behavior
KEY WORDS: goal, objective, purpose, scope, sequence, elementary, primary
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