We use lots of materials for our homeschool, including the kids' imaginations and inquiries about the world around them.
I'm a follow-your-kid's-heart homeschooler. I find it much easier to discover what makes each of my children tick and then plan accordingly. Of course they have to fulfill their 3R requirements, but we still have lots of flexibility within our choices.
This is the first year that I am separating my girls. Cayli will have her own studies and the Kenna and Mabry will have theirs. In years past I have kept all the girls together for everything since they are only a year apart, but it's time to individualize our studies. Cayli is ready for some more ambitious learning and the twins just need simplicity so that their mother keeps her sanity.
Here is what we are using for the '09-'10 school year:
Cayli * 4th Grade
- Learning Lanuage Arts Through Literature
- Wordsmith Apprentice
- Saxon Math 6/5
- Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day
- American History a la our nation's 44 presidents
- Dance Twirling classes
- Violin Lessons
Mabry and Kenna * 3rd Grade 
- Learning Language Arts Through Literature
- Saxon Math 3
- Five In A Row (various selections from Vol. 1-4)
- Drama classes
- Piano for Kenna and Violin for Mabes
Of course, all three girls will sit in with their sister's studies, especially the fun stuff like science experiments and craft projects. And all three will participate in our morning scripture memory and Bible time. They will also be learning some Biblical Greek and Hebrew from their dad (got to put his never-ending student loan payments Biblical languages degree to good use).
Micah * 2 years old
Micah will be entering the world of Before Five in a Row. As you can see, literature is fun for him as long as he can throw it. This book is packed full of rich ideas for kids aged 2-4; I even did some activities when the girls were in kindergarten. I'm so excited to start Micah on this journey!
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