Homeschool Scope & Sequence

This blog post was forwarded to me in response to my article, Are They On Track? I love it and wanted to share. (It starts at 1 year of age and ends at 20; I just wanted to give you a glimpse.)

Christian Homeschool Scope & Sequence

Age 5-6

• Fully aware of example to younger siblings
• Able to watch little ones responsibly and play well with them for a short period of time in a specific area
• Demonstrates respect and honor to adults
• Demonstrates gratefulness
• Starts learning and desiring to learn who God is
• Keeps drawers, shelves, bins, desk, etc. organized at all times

Age 7-8

• Grows in understanding of God
• Grows in understanding of God’s commandments and how obedience benefits God’s people
• Can differentiate between wise vs. foolish behavior
• Is self-directed on chores
• Demonstrates meekness, and joyfulness
• Has learned to love correction
• Shows a heart to honor and obey parents and to please God
• Boys: able to help work out doors, help fix cars, cut firewood, hunt, fish, etc.
• Girls: Able to help bake, can cook a meal independently, can sew, crochet, etc.
• Can notice and fulfill needs of family
• Understand stewardship and wise handling of money

Age 9-11

• Completes most school work and all chores independently and well, with good attitude
• Demonstrates good manners, thoughtfulness of others, and respect to all
• Able to serve others outside of home
• Can be a wise friend to other children
• Able to listen and understand a sermon/teach/lecture and take notes
• Can be an example to others outside the home
• Able to plan, organize, and manage projects
• Familiar with Bible and able to read and study independently
• Continues to grow in knowledge of the Holy, able to see Him through His creation, His work, and His Word.
• Beginning to have fear of the Lord (beginning of wisdom)
• Has a heart to love God and follow His ways
• Selflessly serves others at length
• Works diligently and quietly for several hours
• Assumes some adult responsibilities (cooking a meal, caring for the whole yard, etc.)
• Able to be fully responsible for younger siblings for up to a few hours
• Able to grow in wisdom through personal study
• Has formed a personal habit of prayer and can see how God has answered
• Able to examine self
• Ready to discuss and understand mature things

Read the rest here.