Update: This is a learning process for us all. We have tweaked lesson plans for the following classes to make things run more smoothly. The Ms. Darlene's readings for each day are combined in one PDF because two links were a problem with some phones. Ms. Kathy's readings have been adjusted as well and Ms. Tammy has added the notes for composer study. If you have not discovered the Facebook album, Harvesters at Home, it might bring a smile to your face! Today, Thursday, is the day we typically walk. A little bit of fresh air might be just the thing we all need.
Mr. John has sent bird and plant updates for the Life Science class via myschoolworx, but here is a screenshot for 3/16-18 and here is more data for 3/19-20.
All updated things are in this color to make it easier for you to find!
We are here to support you during this time of social distancing. The teachers of your children have sent home work packages and materials. We have spent the first two terms of the year training students to do these daily habits. Since some families have more than one student, we have combine Bible and weekly activities. We encourage you to start the morning with activities listed below (Bible study for the whole family and morning time for elementary and below). Feel free to pick one item from the feast to do every day.
If you have never homeschooled your children, you may want to follow a structure like the one shared on social media which we have adapted for Harvest. Every day, your students should be
Older children have studied dictations to prepare and teachers will send materials home. If you need Internet, Spectrum is offering free services for students (844) 488-8398. If your child needs next extra help for math, Khan Academy has a website with videos and practice exercises and is available as an app on the phone.
Since some classes do not purchase their own books, recommended readings are listed below and broken down by day. Listed below are Ms. Darlene's class followed by Ms. Terri's class. All other classes will bring books home. Here is a PDF for pronunciation resources for Ms. Tammy's middle school Spanish class (click here) and the PDF lesson plan for this week for all of Mr. John's classes (click here). Ms. Kathy's lesson plans are broken down by class: 1st Period (Honors Middle click here), 2nd Period (High click here), 3rd Period (Middle click here), and 7th Period (Honors High click here).
Mr. John has sent bird and plant updates for the Life Science class via myschoolworx, but here is a screenshot for 3/16-18 and here is more data for 3/19-20.
All updated things are in this color to make it easier for you to find!
We are here to support you during this time of social distancing. The teachers of your children have sent home work packages and materials. We have spent the first two terms of the year training students to do these daily habits. Since some families have more than one student, we have combine Bible and weekly activities. We encourage you to start the morning with activities listed below (Bible study for the whole family and morning time for elementary and below). Feel free to pick one item from the feast to do every day.
If you have never homeschooled your children, you may want to follow a structure like the one shared on social media which we have adapted for Harvest. Every day, your students should be
- reading and narrating,
- doing copywork,
- working on math,
- studying verses and poems,
- doing daily nature study outdoors (and sunshine doubles as a natural disinfectant),
- playing outdoors, and
- helping with chores.
Older children have studied dictations to prepare and teachers will send materials home. If you need Internet, Spectrum is offering free services for students (844) 488-8398. If your child needs next extra help for math, Khan Academy has a website with videos and practice exercises and is available as an app on the phone.
Since some classes do not purchase their own books, recommended readings are listed below and broken down by day. Listed below are Ms. Darlene's class followed by Ms. Terri's class. All other classes will bring books home. Here is a PDF for pronunciation resources for Ms. Tammy's middle school Spanish class (click here) and the PDF lesson plan for this week for all of Mr. John's classes (click here). Ms. Kathy's lesson plans are broken down by class: 1st Period (Honors Middle click here), 2nd Period (High click here), 3rd Period (Middle click here), and 7th Period (Honors High click here).
1st-12th Daily Bible Readings for All Classes (Daily)
K-6th Morning Time for Elementary and Below (Daily)
1st-12th The Feast for All Classes (Weekly)
- Picture Study and Notes and Interesting Links
- Composer Study Music and Notes
- Spring Scavenger Hunt and Nature Notebooks
- Birds of the Week: Robins and Common Grackles
Ms. Darlene's Class
Daily Habits Sent Home by Teacher
- Copywork - Neatest handwriting
- Phonics - Child reads aloud
- Math
- Bible Memory Verse
- Poem Memory Verse
Tue 3/17 Adult Reads Aloud/Child Narrates
Three in One Reading File
A Fisherman Robbed - From "Just out of curiosity" to "which are Plunger's fishhooks."
Our First Great Painter - From "A long time ago there lived" to "feel a little lonesome."
Stone Soup - From "Three soldiers trudged" to "'It has been a poor harvest.'"
Wed 3/18 Adult Reads Aloud/Child Narrates
Three in One Reading File
A Fisherman Robbed - From "Up, up, up, he rose" to "isn't bald at all."
Our First Great Painter - From "A fly lighted on" to "'What has thee been doing?' she cried."
Stone Soup - From "The three soldiers went on" to "'And now, if you please, three round, smooth stones.'"
Thu 3/19 Adult Reads Aloud/Child Narrates
Three in One Reading File
A Fisherman Robbed - From "Peter's eyes looked as if" to "come by it honestly."
Our First Great Painter - From "The lad sprang up" to "with the baby's pretty face."
Stone Soup - From "Those were easy enough to find" to "while the peasants stared"
Fri 3/20 Adult Reads Aloud/Child Narrates
Three in One Reading File
A Fisherman Robbed - From "As for poor plunger" to "out of sight into her home."
Our First Great Painter - From "Then he handed it back" to "first great American painter."
Stone Soup - From "At last the soup was ready" to "'we know how to make soup from stones."
Ms. Terri's Class
Daily Habits Sent Home by Teacher
Tue 3/17 Child Reads Aloud to Adult as Able/Child Narrates
A Fisherman Robbed - From "Just out of curiosity" to "which are Plunger's fishhooks."
Benjamin Franklin - "The Whistle"
Twelfth Night - From "Sebastian and his sister Viola" to "'their once noble master, the great Duke Orsino."
The Jungle Book - As assigned by teacher
Wed 3/18 Child Reads Aloud to Adult as Able/Child Narrates
A Fisherman Robbed - From "Up, up, up, he rose" to "isn't bald at all."
Benjamin Franklin - "School Days" and "The Boys and the Wharf"
Twelfth Night - From "It is a dangerous matter" to "for the supposed page, the humble Cesario."
The Jungle Book - As assigned by teacher
Thu 3/19 Child Reads Aloud to Adult as Able/Child Narrates
A Fisherman Robbed - From "Peter's eyes looked as if" to "come by it honestly."
Benjamin Franklin - "Choosing a Trade" and "How Franklin Educated Himself"
Twelfth Night - From "When Viola asked to see her face" to "never find my grave, to weep there!"
The Jungle Book - As assigned by teacher
Fri 3/20 Child Reads Aloud to Adult as Able/Child Narrates
A Fisherman Robbed - From "As for poor plunger" to "out of sight into her home."
Benjamin Franklin - "Farewell to Boston" and "The First Day in Philadelphia"
Twelfth Night - From "Viola did not fail to mark the words" to "for which he was now made a prisoner."
The Jungle Book - As assigned by teacher
Daily Habits Sent Home by Teacher
- Copywork - Neatest handwriting
- Take Home Reading
- Math
- Bible Memory Verse
- Poem Memory Verse
Tue 3/17 Child Reads Aloud to Adult as Able/Child Narrates
A Fisherman Robbed - From "Just out of curiosity" to "which are Plunger's fishhooks."
Benjamin Franklin - "The Whistle"
Twelfth Night - From "Sebastian and his sister Viola" to "'their once noble master, the great Duke Orsino."
The Jungle Book - As assigned by teacher
Wed 3/18 Child Reads Aloud to Adult as Able/Child Narrates
A Fisherman Robbed - From "Up, up, up, he rose" to "isn't bald at all."
Benjamin Franklin - "School Days" and "The Boys and the Wharf"
Twelfth Night - From "It is a dangerous matter" to "for the supposed page, the humble Cesario."
The Jungle Book - As assigned by teacher
Thu 3/19 Child Reads Aloud to Adult as Able/Child Narrates
A Fisherman Robbed - From "Peter's eyes looked as if" to "come by it honestly."
Benjamin Franklin - "Choosing a Trade" and "How Franklin Educated Himself"
Twelfth Night - From "When Viola asked to see her face" to "never find my grave, to weep there!"
The Jungle Book - As assigned by teacher
Fri 3/20 Child Reads Aloud to Adult as Able/Child Narrates
A Fisherman Robbed - From "As for poor plunger" to "out of sight into her home."
Benjamin Franklin - "Farewell to Boston" and "The First Day in Philadelphia"
Twelfth Night - From "Viola did not fail to mark the words" to "for which he was now made a prisoner."
The Jungle Book - As assigned by teacher