Introduction to the Fourth Year

Description

This introductory book provides the teacher with insights into stages of childhood development, a layout of the school year and the typical day, and includes reading lists and supplies lists needed for teaching.

Sample Lesson
Table of Contents

Sample Lesson

The Block Calendar Rotation

Here is a possible block rotation scheme for the entire year. There are about 18 weeks from September to the end of January including a two-week winter break. This would constitute the first semester of the year. Another 16-18 weeks including a two-week spring break will take us into mid-June concluding the second semester.

First Semester
September to the end of January

Sept. – Local Geography City and County Block I (3 weeks)
Sept./Oct. – Introduction to Fractions Block I (3 weeks)
Oct. – The Norse Myths with Composition Block I (3 weeks)
Oct./Nov. – Man and Animal Studies Block I (3 weeks)
Nov./ Dec. – Introduction to Grammar Block I (3 weeks)
Dec./Jan. – The Kalevala Epic (3 weeks)
2 week winter break at this time

Second Semester:
February through June

Feb. – Fraction Applications Block II (3 weeks)
Feb./Mar. – Man and Animal Studies Block II (3 weeks)
Mar./April – Grammar and English Block II *with Norse Myths (3 weeks)
April/May – State History and Geography Block II (3 weeks)
2 week spring break at this time
May – The Beowulf Epic (3 weeks)
June – Review and More Stories from the Kalevala (or Norse Mythology*) (3 weeks)