How I Lesson Plan
Dear Mama,
I love to lesson plan. It keeps my day organized, and I look forward to the upcoming lessons.
Lesson planning in the classroom is very different than lesson planning for homeschool. For one, when I lesson-planned for my classroom, I only planned lessons for one or two subjects, and I taught 6-7 classes. It was pretty simple.
However, lesson planning for my classroom has required a bit of creativity, and it hasn’t been that simple until now. Rather than having a long list of things to do, I prefer to break down my school hours into manageable sections.
Here’s how I do it:
1. Morning Time: Morning time is the section where we study the Bible, hymns, folksongs, poetry, art, music, drill, and read tales and good books. It’s an excellent way to begin the day. Morning time sets the tone of the day.
2. The Feast (family lessons): History, geography, & science: I differ from Charlotte Mason homeschool education in this regard. These lessons can be done as a family. Narrations should be tailored to the age level, and each student can be assigned a living book to foster a deeper understanding of the subject that is age-appropriate.
3. Individual Lessons: Math, English Language Arts, and a Foreign Language: Students are always at different levels in these subjects, and the mother-teacher serves as a tutor.
4. Tea Time: Tea is in the afternoon after quiet time. It’s a time to get back together, read picture books, and do handicrafts. Note *** We don’t always get to Tea Time.
Anyway, this is how I section off my day. I feel so much more at peace planning the school day this way rather than having a long list.
Warmly,
Mirley
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