Homeschooling Essentials by Felicia

Introduction

• Felicia is a homeschool mom and tutor for two classes: Foundations and Essentials.
• Videos will be uncut and unedited due to time constraints.
• Focus on adhering to a strict schedule to avoid last-minute rushes.
• Encouragement to subscribe to the channel and hit the bell icon for notifications.
• Felicia's three main roles:
  1. Devoted Christian.
  2. Wife to a fellow Christian.
  3. Mother homeschooling her daughter.

Homeschool Curriculum and Tools

• Uses Classical Conversations curriculum.
• Tends to boys in the morning for Foundations class and girls in the evening for Essentials class.
• Bullet Journaling & Happy Planning: Combines both for effective planning.
  • Front half is for bullet journaling.
  • Back half is for Happy Planning.
  • Example: Devotions, Math, Spelling, IEW (writing).
• Teaching Philosophy:
  • All tasks must be completed to an 'A' standard.
  • Uses phonetic zoo for spelling, which requires repeated tests until achieving two consecutive 100s.
  • Teaching textbooks used for math.
  • Focus on diligent and repetitive learning to master English spelling rules.

Daily and Weekly Planning

• Loop Schedule: Ensures all essential subjects are covered.
  • Devotions: Every day, starting the day with Bible reading and discussion.
  • English: Includes IEW and Essentials of the English Language.
  • Math: Daily lessons using teaching textbooks.
  • Spelling: Daily phonetic zoo lessons and tests.
  • Writing Loop: Key word outlining, retelling, first draft, adding dress-ups, and final draft.
• Task Breakdown by Day:
  • Tuesday Example:
    • Bible reading (20 mins)
    • Essentials of English Language charts (15 mins)
    • IEW retelling and recording (30 mins)
    • Teaching Textbooks Math (30 mins)
    • Phonetic Zoo Spelling Test (20 mins)
    • Editing exercise in Essentials

Tool Integration

• Combines homemade materials and store-bought planners (e.g., Happy Planner system, arc disks from Staples).
• Maintains a detailed manual schedule in a planner.
  • Each task checked off to ensure completion.
  • Adjusts as needed to fit the homeschool week's structure.
• Visuals and Overviews: Uses loop schedules, visual aids, and manual entries to stay organized.

Additional Subjects and PE

• Typing: Will be added starting in January.
• Physical Education (PE): Regular family fitness routines in the evenings.
  • Daughter participates in four dance classes per week.
  • Parents are fitness enthusiasts, ensuring physical activity is incorporated.

Closing Remarks

• Importance of staying engaged and present while homeschooling.
• Encouragement to subscribe for more helpful videos.
• Signing off with a reminder to seek “se la moments” (pause, ponder, and praise).

Shalom Shalom