Fifth-Grade Homeschooling Story

Fifth-Grade Homeschooling

If you’re new to This Little Home of Mine, I’m Elizabeth. I am a former elementary school teacher who is now homeschooling my kids. In this story, I’m sharing all about homeschooling fifth-grade!

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If you are considering homeschooling your fifth-grader, I’m so glad you’re here. I’m going to share my favorite resources, teaching strategies, and planning tips.

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Bible

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Language Arts

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In the early years, we begin with Abeka’s manuscript option for handwriting. In the second grade, we begin learning cursive using Abeka’s cursive option.

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Creative Writing

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Math

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History/Science/Health

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SWIPE UP TO LEARN MORE!

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