Early Elementary Classes
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Meet Ms. TerriHi! I'm Ms. Terri and I love teaching.
My husband, John and I have been married for over 40 years. We have 4 grown children and 8 grands! I have a background in early childhood education & development. I've been homeschooling since 1997 and teaching preschool and kindergarten for over 25 years! Our home-based private school is a safe, happy place where children learn and grow physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially at their own pace. Now, I get to teach YOUR child! I'm so excited!! |
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Math Levels 1 - 4
LEVEL 1: 120 LessonsAdvanced addition and subtraction, place value, graphing, money, time, measurement, and so much more.
LEVEL 2: 120 Lessons
Advanced addition and subtraction, multiplication, beginning geometry, graphing, time, measurement, and so much more.
LEVEL 3: 120 Lessons
Advanced addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, beginning geometry, graphing, time, measurement, and so much more.
LEVEL 2: 120 Lessons
Advanced addition and subtraction, multiplication, beginning geometry, graphing, time, measurement, and so much more.
LEVEL 3: 120 Lessons
Advanced addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, beginning geometry, graphing, time, measurement, and so much more.
Language Arts Levels 1 - 4
LEVEL 1: 120 Lessons
Over 80 foundational principles, such as phonics, spelling rules, spelling patterns, homophones, reading comprehension, alphabetical order, art appreciation, and more! Plus dictionary skills!
LEVEL 2: 120 Lessons
Over 80 foundational principles, such as phonics, spelling rules, spelling patterns, homophones, reading comprehension, alphabetical order, art appreciation, and more! Plus dictionary skills!
LEVEL 3: 120 Lessons
The course covers the following foundational principles: phonics, reading, spelling, writing, grammar and punctuation, literature, art, poetry, and geography. Plus dictionary skills!
EXTRA:
Children will have access to our HUGE library for any level of reading. They will have many opportunities to read independently. Children are able to check out books and return them the following day, as long as they show responsibility and treat them with care. If the books are not returned in the same condition as they were when borrowed, it will need to be replaced. We encourage the parents to have the child earn the money to replace the book.
Over 80 foundational principles, such as phonics, spelling rules, spelling patterns, homophones, reading comprehension, alphabetical order, art appreciation, and more! Plus dictionary skills!
LEVEL 2: 120 Lessons
Over 80 foundational principles, such as phonics, spelling rules, spelling patterns, homophones, reading comprehension, alphabetical order, art appreciation, and more! Plus dictionary skills!
LEVEL 3: 120 Lessons
The course covers the following foundational principles: phonics, reading, spelling, writing, grammar and punctuation, literature, art, poetry, and geography. Plus dictionary skills!
EXTRA:
Children will have access to our HUGE library for any level of reading. They will have many opportunities to read independently. Children are able to check out books and return them the following day, as long as they show responsibility and treat them with care. If the books are not returned in the same condition as they were when borrowed, it will need to be replaced. We encourage the parents to have the child earn the money to replace the book.
Handwriting Levels 1 - 4
LEVEL 1: 100 Lessons
Beginning Print Formation
LEVEL 2: 100 Lessons
Refines Print Formation
LEVEL 3: 100 Lessons
85% Teaching Cursive/15% Refining Print Formation
Beginning Print Formation
LEVEL 2: 100 Lessons
Refines Print Formation
LEVEL 3: 100 Lessons
85% Teaching Cursive/15% Refining Print Formation
Trail Guides To Learning (Kinder-4th)
PATHS OF EXPLORATION 6 Unit Studies
Following the steps of famous explorers and pioneers across America, let geography be your guide to science, history, language skills, and the arts. This journey teaches students HOW to think by asking, answering, and investigating questions about our great country's beginning and growth. The paths of the explorers are seen through multidisciplinary eyes, but always with the same goals: to make learning enjoyable, memorable, and motivating.
Columbus: Since Christopher Columbus is widely regarded as one of the first to encounter the New World, the study of his voyages and explorations begin our journey. As travelers, we start with the basics of geography such as maps, the compass rose, globe skills, oceans and continents. Learning about early navigation, the sun, stars, planets and constellations take center stage as well as developing the skills of observation and recording. Our literature reveals the hopes, dreams and struggles of Columbus and the importance of staying with what you do best. Using the wildlife handbook we can see the animals and wildlife that Columbus and his crew observed and learn about life aboard ship. You will journey back to a time when dreams of discovery led men to risk all and then watch as they sought to make the most of the opportunities they were given.
Jamestown: Like all explorers, the colonists of Jamestown had their hopes and dreams. Leaving the limitations of the Old World behind, these sojourners in the New World found many challenges. This unit highlights the connection between history, geography and science as climate, terrain and culture determine many of the struggles faced by the Jamestown colonists. The clash between the customs of the Old World and the necessities of the New World are played out in the literature through drama and adventure as unknowns as well as famous names play their parts in the story of Jamestown. We see the importance of letter writing and the beauty and power of words to communicate the events and strong emotions tied to this endeavor. Never were the connections of home so important to survival and the faithfulness of a few so timely.
Pilgrims: The lives and journeys of the Pilgrims were shaped by their deeply held beliefs which guided them around Europe and ultimately across the Atlantic Ocean. The hope of freedom that was in them was a driving force which led them through many trials and carried them during times of hardship. Our students learn how to give answers and use context to determine meaning, deepening their ability to comprehend and respond to the circumstances of life. History sets a rich feast of people and places as well as habitat and wildlife as the backdrop to the life and death struggle of the Pilgrims. Narrative writing connects their experiences showing the flow of events as well as the importance of cause and effect. Reflecting the articulate speech of the Pilgrims, we learn about the nuts and bolts of words and word meanings as well as the everyday life of a Pilgrim family. Once again we take inspiration from those who have gone before us, who set a course and followed it with all their strength, leaving us a legacy of freedom.
Daniel Boone: Did you know that the Boy Scouts were patterned after Daniel Boone? He was a skilled hunter and observant tracker at a very young age, able to live off the land, earning him the praise of his father and many others in their community. You will study him and his family not only because of his skill but also because of his love for nature and his determination to lead the way for others to follow. In this unit you will learn about hiking, tracking, maps and communicating when separated by distance or language. All of these skills are studied in the context of the forests of America, including the Appalachian Trail. You will take an in depth look at trees and insects and their connections to other aspects of life in the wilds. Examining these topics also gives you the perfect opportunity to write about them, to explain what you have learned. This unit takes a look into the history of our land and its peoples, as well as an introduction to the move west of the growing frontier.
Lewis & Clark: The spirit of Daniel Boone continues with Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery as they travel farther west than any other American emissaries. Journaling was an important part of their role as explorers, making illustrations and writing descriptions of all the unusual sights they saw. Encouraging keen observation, your study of plant and animal life continues with the new and exciting sights found on the trail into the northwest. Equally novel is the study of the states of matter and the water cycle connected to their travels. With real accounts of their adventures, primary source documents make real the adventure, danger and exhilaration of success experienced by the group, including the exploits of a remarkable Native American woman, Sacagawea. Join the Corps as they travel to points unknown at the behest of their friend and president, Thomas Jefferson.
Trails West: Your travels conclude with famous folk heroes and a family traveling the trail out west. Both were drawn to the opportunities and the wide-open spaces of the west, all the while measuring the cost and challenge of such a journey. With history and folk tales mixing to tell our story, wisdom comes forth as neighbor helped neighbor, everyone working hard, yet always saving a bit to share with a welcome stranger. Separating detail from the significant, students learn to identify main events as well as to read the intentions of individuals. The journey is completed with a review and reminder of all that has gone before—the successes and struggles, the pain and the joy of lives lived for the purpose of opening our great nation to those millions who would follow from all corners of the earth. Come along as these brave men, women and children guide you along the Paths of Exploration.
Following the steps of famous explorers and pioneers across America, let geography be your guide to science, history, language skills, and the arts. This journey teaches students HOW to think by asking, answering, and investigating questions about our great country's beginning and growth. The paths of the explorers are seen through multidisciplinary eyes, but always with the same goals: to make learning enjoyable, memorable, and motivating.
Columbus: Since Christopher Columbus is widely regarded as one of the first to encounter the New World, the study of his voyages and explorations begin our journey. As travelers, we start with the basics of geography such as maps, the compass rose, globe skills, oceans and continents. Learning about early navigation, the sun, stars, planets and constellations take center stage as well as developing the skills of observation and recording. Our literature reveals the hopes, dreams and struggles of Columbus and the importance of staying with what you do best. Using the wildlife handbook we can see the animals and wildlife that Columbus and his crew observed and learn about life aboard ship. You will journey back to a time when dreams of discovery led men to risk all and then watch as they sought to make the most of the opportunities they were given.
Jamestown: Like all explorers, the colonists of Jamestown had their hopes and dreams. Leaving the limitations of the Old World behind, these sojourners in the New World found many challenges. This unit highlights the connection between history, geography and science as climate, terrain and culture determine many of the struggles faced by the Jamestown colonists. The clash between the customs of the Old World and the necessities of the New World are played out in the literature through drama and adventure as unknowns as well as famous names play their parts in the story of Jamestown. We see the importance of letter writing and the beauty and power of words to communicate the events and strong emotions tied to this endeavor. Never were the connections of home so important to survival and the faithfulness of a few so timely.
Pilgrims: The lives and journeys of the Pilgrims were shaped by their deeply held beliefs which guided them around Europe and ultimately across the Atlantic Ocean. The hope of freedom that was in them was a driving force which led them through many trials and carried them during times of hardship. Our students learn how to give answers and use context to determine meaning, deepening their ability to comprehend and respond to the circumstances of life. History sets a rich feast of people and places as well as habitat and wildlife as the backdrop to the life and death struggle of the Pilgrims. Narrative writing connects their experiences showing the flow of events as well as the importance of cause and effect. Reflecting the articulate speech of the Pilgrims, we learn about the nuts and bolts of words and word meanings as well as the everyday life of a Pilgrim family. Once again we take inspiration from those who have gone before us, who set a course and followed it with all their strength, leaving us a legacy of freedom.
Daniel Boone: Did you know that the Boy Scouts were patterned after Daniel Boone? He was a skilled hunter and observant tracker at a very young age, able to live off the land, earning him the praise of his father and many others in their community. You will study him and his family not only because of his skill but also because of his love for nature and his determination to lead the way for others to follow. In this unit you will learn about hiking, tracking, maps and communicating when separated by distance or language. All of these skills are studied in the context of the forests of America, including the Appalachian Trail. You will take an in depth look at trees and insects and their connections to other aspects of life in the wilds. Examining these topics also gives you the perfect opportunity to write about them, to explain what you have learned. This unit takes a look into the history of our land and its peoples, as well as an introduction to the move west of the growing frontier.
Lewis & Clark: The spirit of Daniel Boone continues with Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery as they travel farther west than any other American emissaries. Journaling was an important part of their role as explorers, making illustrations and writing descriptions of all the unusual sights they saw. Encouraging keen observation, your study of plant and animal life continues with the new and exciting sights found on the trail into the northwest. Equally novel is the study of the states of matter and the water cycle connected to their travels. With real accounts of their adventures, primary source documents make real the adventure, danger and exhilaration of success experienced by the group, including the exploits of a remarkable Native American woman, Sacagawea. Join the Corps as they travel to points unknown at the behest of their friend and president, Thomas Jefferson.
Trails West: Your travels conclude with famous folk heroes and a family traveling the trail out west. Both were drawn to the opportunities and the wide-open spaces of the west, all the while measuring the cost and challenge of such a journey. With history and folk tales mixing to tell our story, wisdom comes forth as neighbor helped neighbor, everyone working hard, yet always saving a bit to share with a welcome stranger. Separating detail from the significant, students learn to identify main events as well as to read the intentions of individuals. The journey is completed with a review and reminder of all that has gone before—the successes and struggles, the pain and the joy of lives lived for the purpose of opening our great nation to those millions who would follow from all corners of the earth. Come along as these brave men, women and children guide you along the Paths of Exploration.
ENRICHMENT (2nd - 4th)
NOT CONSUMED ELEMENTARY STUDENT PLANNER:
Through responsibility and accountability, this planner helps your child learn to work independently. We set up a "next thing" system to help children stay on top of assignments, teaching valuable time management skills in the process. In this planner, there are:
*Weekly checklist pages
*Pages for habits and goals
*Year-at-a-glance and attendance pages
*Life skills checklist organized by age
Plus, much more!
NOT CONSUMED DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL:
This Devotional Journal for Kids is perfect for the child who just needs a bit of guidance when it comes to reading the Bible. It gives them the tools to read and understand any passage rather than focusing on one specific book or chapter of the Bible. In this beautifully designed journal, your child will find:
*Four different ways to study the Bible so they can find a reading style that works for them
*Practical study strategies to help apply God's Word in their lives
*The freedom and flexibility to pick their own passage of Scripture to read so they can focus on parts of the Bible they're interested in
*This Devotional Journal serves as a helpful tool in your child's growing faith, giving them Bible reading skills they will use for the rest of their lives!
NOT CONSUMED ELEMENTARY READING JOURNAL:
The Reading Journal is a full-year reading curriculum that allows your kids to pick their own books while sharpening their comprehension and analytical skills. All in 15 minutes a day! It lets kids take the reins and become life-long readers!
PLUS:
Your children will learn how to find the different books of the bible, use the table of contents, look up verses, memorize verses, learn what they mean and how to apply them to their lives.
Through responsibility and accountability, this planner helps your child learn to work independently. We set up a "next thing" system to help children stay on top of assignments, teaching valuable time management skills in the process. In this planner, there are:
*Weekly checklist pages
*Pages for habits and goals
*Year-at-a-glance and attendance pages
*Life skills checklist organized by age
Plus, much more!
NOT CONSUMED DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL:
This Devotional Journal for Kids is perfect for the child who just needs a bit of guidance when it comes to reading the Bible. It gives them the tools to read and understand any passage rather than focusing on one specific book or chapter of the Bible. In this beautifully designed journal, your child will find:
*Four different ways to study the Bible so they can find a reading style that works for them
*Practical study strategies to help apply God's Word in their lives
*The freedom and flexibility to pick their own passage of Scripture to read so they can focus on parts of the Bible they're interested in
*This Devotional Journal serves as a helpful tool in your child's growing faith, giving them Bible reading skills they will use for the rest of their lives!
NOT CONSUMED ELEMENTARY READING JOURNAL:
The Reading Journal is a full-year reading curriculum that allows your kids to pick their own books while sharpening their comprehension and analytical skills. All in 15 minutes a day! It lets kids take the reins and become life-long readers!
PLUS:
Your children will learn how to find the different books of the bible, use the table of contents, look up verses, memorize verses, learn what they mean and how to apply them to their lives.
Early Elementary Classes
1st - 4th Grade
8 A.M. - 12 A.M.
HALF-DAY
M-F $400/MONTH
OR
8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
FULL-DAY
M-F $800/MONTH
$250/YEAR SUPPLY-CURRICULUM FEE
Due July 1 of each year or at time of registration
HALF-DAY
M-F $400/MONTH
OR
8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
FULL-DAY
M-F $800/MONTH
$250/YEAR SUPPLY-CURRICULUM FEE
Due July 1 of each year or at time of registration
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Payments are due on the first of each month.
- A School Calendar and Student Handbook are given at the beginning of each new school year.
