We already discussed scheduling math and phonics/language. Now let’s discuss scheduling out the rest of the activities. We will stick with a week long study and schedule accordingly.
As an example of how to create your schedule and as before we will use The Three Bears for any needed detailed explanations or examples. Let’s continue with scheduling out copywork, science, nature study and concepts.
Copywork:
Copywork should not last more than a few minutes each day. If your child is still practicing writing letters and numbers and you have already incorporated that in previous lessons then omit this section. If your child is old enough to copy sentences and benefit from it then simply pick out short quotes from the book to write daily. There is no pressure this with assignment. You may want to make it fun by allowing your child to use colored pencils or fine tip markers.
Science:
Pick a theme related to the book and a jumping off point for science lessons. Science lessons should be active and kept to ten minutes in length. You do not have to do science daily. You may want to do two lessons or three in a week. Begin with an introduction then activity and finally a review with a craft or activity.
Nature Study:
You may omit nature study if you run out of time or it does not fit in with your story. Nature study can be done once during the week and combined with science or a craft. Sketching nature, collecting outdoor items and so forth are an example of activities you can use.
Concepts:
Concepts may be incorporated into language, for instance, if you study opposites. Concepts may also be incorporated into math if you study size comparison or counting by threes. You may want to make this an additional section if you decide to study manners, character, or bible. Again, no section should last more than 10 to 15 minutes and possibly as little as 5 minutes.
Crafts:
Crafts are a fun way for children to get some hands on experience. You can begin a long term craft at the beginning of the week such as making something out of modeling clay, allowing it to dry and then painting it. You can have one short craft at the end of the week or if you like have five minute crafts a few times a week. Make sure the craft correlates with the story, concept, science lesson or language lesson you are teaching. Depending on the age of your child you may want to prepare the night before by cutting out small items, organizing supplies, or doing any work too difficult for little hands.