How to create an Outline of Plan of Instruction?

Question

I am considering homeschooling my children and in my notice to the board of education I am suppose to include an Outline of a Plan of Instruction. This is all it states. I am unsure of what exactly they are wanting in this.

Answer 1

HOMESCHOOLING PLAN OF INSTRUCTION—
(A SAMPLE PLAN FOR A SECOND GRADER)

READING:
Child will read aloud to me daily from simple readers, such as the "Sing, Spell, Read, and Write" program, "easy readers" obtained from the public library, and the Celebrate Reading books for second grade from the public schools. Continue with phonics and reading activities and games, particularly those from Games for Reading by Author. I will read aloud extensively both nonfiction books on science and social studies topics and fiction books. We will also share books together with "family read-alouds", focusing on Award winning books and other children's classics. Participate in the Summer Reading Club at the Public Library and in the Book program through the State Homeschoolers Association.

WRITING/ LANGUAGE:
Continue to learn to write simple words and sentences. Write regularly in a journal, at least a few sentences and a drawing each time. S/he likes to dictate to me longer stories that s/he creates. Help with our family newsletter. Weekly spelling lists to study and will work through the Independent Practice for Writing (penmanship) booklet for second grade. Dictation of letters or will write short letters to relatives and friends.

MATH:
Use texts from the Math Materials. Playing many games from Games for Math, so we will continue to use those for acquisition of basic concepts. Work problems in Math by Kids. Learn to use computers and continue to build knowledge this year.

SCIENCE:
Be involved in hands-on science activities using XXX's Science Projects series and Science publications. I will read aloud from Ranger Rick Magazine and Zoobooks magazine. We will also regularly obtain books on science topics from the Public Library. Regularly watch programs on PBS such as Science, Nova, Etc.".

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Learn about history through my reading aloud historical fiction and non-fiction. We recently read together George Washington and several other books about the American Revolution. For geography, will continue to learn the states in the U.S. by using a jigsaw puzzle map. We will label settings of books we read on a world map, and begin to learn world geography in that manner. Listen to my reading aloud of magazines and National Geographic Magazine. We will keep a time line on our hallway wall and label events we read about there.

MUSIC:
Continue to learn to sing songs with me. Play on our electric keyboard and percussion instruments. Learn expressed interest to play the snare drum, so sibling may begin instructing in simple lessons. Exposure to a variety of musical styles from the radio, tapes, PBS, and concerts at the Creative Arts Center.

ART:
Engage in a variety of art projects throughout the year. Use paints, colored pencils, pastels, crayons, and markers. Drawing and spending a good deal of unstructured time in this area of interest. We will do some craft projects such as origami, candle-making, and paper mache projects. We will use several art and drawing books from the Public Library. Take art classes at the Arts Center with our homeschooling group and participate in an art display with the homeschooling group.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Inolvement in a variety of sports and outdoor play throughout the year. Child enjoys swimming and spending time at the pool. Participate in the Youth Soccer Association’s league this autumn. Child learned to ride a bicycle and will ride for enjoyment. Ice skate frequently from October through March with the Homeschoolers. Bowl twice monthly with the Homeschoolers at Bowling Lanes. Child enjoys lots of outdoor play and informal football, basketball, baseball, and soccer with family and friends.

ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE HOME:

Child will be involved in:

* Regular field trips, meetings, and activities with the Homeschoolers Association
* The local soccer league, and perhaps a basketball league
* Classes at the Arts Center
* The Library's Summer Reading Club activities
* Frequent informal get-togethers with other homeschooling families

Answer 2

Hey, we would love to help you, but could you come back and give some details? I just finished creating lesson plans for a teaching co op we're involved in this year and lesson plans for my kiddos here at home, so I'm on a roll, and I know there are others that can help too, but it's a little vague.

Answer 3

Check with your state department of education, often they will have an example so you have some idea of the detail they want.

For my state, it is a brief list of subjects covered. Some people include their curriculum sources, others will simply say the library and the world.

Answer 4

I would check with other homeschoolers in your state (you are in some kind of support group or co-op, right?) or your state homeschooling group. They'll be able to fill you in on what the state is looking for (how much detail, etc.)