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LIFEPAC Mathematics

Practice and application characterize the LIFEPAC Mathematics series, emphasizing mastery learning of mathematics concepts. Daily practice helps the student master current skills and slowly build new ones, advancing from simple addition and subtraction to more complex concepts and calculations.

The Complete Math Boxed Set includes 10 LIFEPACs and Teacher's Guide.



LIFEPAC History & Geography

The History & Geography curriculum begins with a study of the student's family and neighborhood and concludes with a a study of the challenges of democracy and special challenges facing the Christian in today's society.

The Complete History & Geography Boxed Set includes 10 LIFEPACs and a Teacher's Guide.



LIFEPAC Science

Beginning with God's creation, the Science series leads the student to a more in-depth knowledge about himself and the multiple facets of his environment. In grades 1-8, The Science series teaches basic knowledge about man and his physical environment. Health studies covering proper nutrition, hygiene, and disease are discussed. For secondary courses, grades 9-12 teach physical science, biology, chemistry, and physics.

The Complete Science Boxed Set includes 10 LIFEPACs and Teacher's Guide.



LIFEPAC Language Arts

The Language Arts series emphasizes the improvement of communication skills. All Language Arts skills are integrated into a single learning sequence. The integrated approach combines drill and analysis of grammar with immediate application in composition exercises.

The Complete Language Arts Boxed Set includes 10 LIFEPACs, 5 readers and a Teacher's Guide.



LIFEPAC Bible

One of the academic core subjects of the LIFEPAC Curriculum, the Bible subject is a non-denominational doctrinal approach to scripture mastery. This unique Bible series takes students on an in-depth academic study of both the Old and New Testaments as well as practical truths to help young people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Complete Bible Boxed Set includes 10 LIFEPACs and a Teacher's Guide.

LIFEPAC ELECTIVES

LIFEPAC electives are like adding nine more options to the LIFEPAC Curriculum. Our extra-credit electives are authored and designed to the same standards as our award winning LIFEPAC Curriculum. From Spanish, New Testament, Greek, Consumer Math, Home Economics, American Literature, Accounting, Art, British Literature, and Health courses to our unique customizable units, LIFEPAC electives are flexible and economical.




Computer Literacy

Finally a computer course with the convenience of the LIFEPAC curriculum! Alpha Omega Publications now offers unique and educational computer courses to teach your students the basics of eight computer software programs. These courses include a Professor Teaches® tutorial CD-ROM with step-by-step instructions, practical exercises, and helpful narration. As students progress through the tutorial the two LIFEPAC workbooks test the student's knowledge of the material presented. more..

System Requirements:
. Pentium PC or higher
. Microsoft Windows 2000, 98, 95, or NT
. Double speed CD-ROM drive
. 16 MB RAM available
. 2 MB Hard Drive space available
. 256 Color VGA or higher display
. Sound card w/speakers and/or headphones



Drawing Basics with Thomas Kinkade

 

LIFEPAC’s new elective Drawing Basics™ with Thomas Kinkade is an activity-based beginning art course that budding artists will love.  This 5-unit elective covers key elements of art, principles of design, and fascinating facts about art history.  Featuring the video-based instruction of renowned artist Thomas Kinkade, this course will guide students, step-by-step, to illustrating the world around them.  From simple lines, to final details, students will learn how to draw things as they appear.  Although primarily intended for students in grades 3 through 5, this course also includes activities for students from beginner levels to intermediate levels, up to grade 8.

Accounting

Today it's more important than ever that young people learn to manage money, whether it's for personal or business needs. Principles of money management and accounting are presented in this Accounting elective, which includes an overview of accounting, debits and credits, journalizing and posting transactions, financial statements, payroll accounting, taxes and a business simulation activity. Appropriate for 7th grade and up.

American Literature

As a supplement to the LIFEPAC Language Arts curriculum, this semester long course introduces students to works by prominent American writers. Periods covered include Early American Literature (1600-1800), The Growth of a Nation (1800-1840), The American Renaissance (1840-1855), War and Reconciliation (1855-1865), Realism and Naturalism (1865-1915), The Modern Age (1915-1946) and From Modern to Post-modern (1946-present). Appropriate for grades 7-12.

Art

A basic art curriculum for grades 7-12 with a practical, hands-on format. A broad scope of topics are studied from principles of color, styles of art, and perspective to portraiture, carving, and cartooning. Previous experience in art is not required.

British Literature

As a supplement to the LIFEPAC Language Arts curriculum, this semester long course introduces students to important British authors. Periods covered include The Middle Ages (to 1485), Tudor, Stuart, The Restoration and Neoclassical Period (1660-1798), The Romantic Period (1798-1832), The Victorian Age (1832-1901) and The Modern Era (20th Century). Appropriate for grades 7-12.

Consumer Math

This supplementary math course trains the student in mathematical applications for daily use.  Topics include family finances, occupations, business, and transportation.  Appropriate for high school students who have completed Algebra I and Geometry.  Appropriate for grades 7-12.

Essentials of Communication: A Guide to Interacting Effectively in Today’s Society™:

 

This new course is designed to show students how to successfully interact with others in personal, professional, and public settings.  Students will learn about communication theories, characteristics of language, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public speaking.  Units contain practical application exercises that allow students to practice new skills learned.  For example, students may write a speech and present it, conduct interviews, or attend local community meetings to practice and observe effective communication.  Designed for students at the high school level, this course aims to equip students with knowledge that enables them to reach personal and professional goals, develop relationships, fulfill social obligations, and strengthen their sense of self worth.

Appropriate for grades 9-12.

Foundations for Living

This course will help your student realize how all that they learn should be used to glorify God in order to live productive lives as Christian servants and leaders. It will demonstrate to the High School student that God's Word directly addresses them, and has practical instructions for virtually every situation they will encounter after graduation. Some topics discussed include man's purpose in the world, the Christian family and roles of family members, dating and courtship, education, art and politics.

Health

This High School health course has been developed to help students gain an awareness of health as it applies personally to their own bodies, minds, and emotions as well as generally in their living environment, community and world. The students will learn to identify the components of a healthy lifestyle and set reasonable goals to acheive a lifestyle of wellness.

Health Quest

This upper elementary health course has been developed to help students gain an awareness of health as it applies personally to their own bodies, minds, and emotions, as well as generally in their living environment, community, and world.  Students will learn to identify the components of a healthy lifestyle and set reasonable goals to achieve total wellness.

Home Economics

Soup to nuts, pattern to finished outfit - it's all here in our Home Economics course! Knowledge of Christian home life as well as financial freedom and character qualities are emphasized in this extensive program for the future homemaker. Appropriate for 7th grade and up.

LIFEPAC Select

 

The semester courses in this series have been compiled by schools using Alpha Omega’s LIFEPAC® curriculum.  The unique design of the worktext format has allowed instructors to mix and match LIFEPACs from four core subjects (Bible, Language Arts, History & Geography, and Science) to create alternative semester courses for junior high and high school students.  These courses work particularly well as unit studies, as supplementary electives, or for meeting various school and state requirements.  Another benefit of these courses—and of any LIFEPAC for that matter—is the ability to use them with any curriculum, at any time during the year, for any of several purposes!

History & Geography Diagnostic Test

Alpha Omega's placement tests are linked directly to the LIFEPAC Curriculum and offer Private schools the best method of accurate student placement. They also identify "learning gaps" for each student and target specific LIFEPACs to review. Instructions and answer keys are included in the center of each test booklet.

Math Diagnostic Test

Alpha Omega's placement tests are linked directly to the LIFEPAC Curriculum and offer Private schools the best method of accurate student placement. They also identify "learning gaps" for each student and target specific LIFEPACs to review. Instructions and answer keys are included in the center of each test booklet.

Language Arts Diagnostic Test

Alpha Omega's placement tests are linked directly to the LIFEPAC Curriculum and offer Private schools the best method of accurate student placement. They also identify "learning gaps" for each student and target specific LIFEPACs to review. Instructions and answer keys are included in the center of each test booklet.

Bible Diagnostic Test

Alpha Omega's placement tests are linked directly to the LIFEPAC Curriculum and offer Private schools the best method of accurate student placement. They also identify "learning gaps" for each student and target specific LIFEPACs to review. Instructions and answer keys are included in the center of each test booklet.

Science Diagnostic Test

Alpha Omega's placement tests are linked directly to the LIFEPAC Curriculum and offer Private schools the best method of accurate student placement. They also identify "learning gaps" for each student and target specific LIFEPACs to review. Instructions and answer keys are included in the center of each test booklet.

Switched-On Schoolhouse(2004 Edition)
Award Winning
 

The core curriculum for the Switched-On Schoolhouse builds upon the solid foundation of the LIFEPAC Curriculum that has been repeatedly proven in homes and schools for decades. Surpassing its predecessor, SOS provides an interactive, multimedia learning environment.

Switched-On Schoolhouse 2.0 (2004 Edition)

The core curriculum for the Switched-On Schoolhouse builds upon the solid foundation of the LIFEPAC Curriculum that has been repeatedly proven in homes and schools for decades. Surpassing its predecessor, SOS provides an interactive, multimedia learning environment.

 

Switched-On Schoolhouse 2.0 R2 (2005 Edition)

This engaging educational software delivers interactive Christian curriculum in all core subjects* and a variety of electives. For 2005, we've Rewired for easy installation and user simplicity. We've Revised for learning accuracy. We think you'll agree that R2 gets an A+ for installation, ease, accuracy, and appeal. (Grades 3-12 available)
  
*Core subjects include Bible, Language Arts, History & Geography, Math, and Science.

The Story of the Constitution

A one-semester course that tells briefly of America’s origins and what steps led to the formation of the U.S. Constitution. Having explained how and why the national government came about, the course also tells what principles the Constitution stands for and how it applies to everyday life. The course is filled with a variety of helpful comprehension exercises for students. This course is ideal for anyone, young or old, who wishes to better understand the Constitution. Appropriate for grades 7-12.

State History

Topics include state government and leaders, a historical timeline, state growth and population, natural resources, economics and business, tourism and cultural distinctions, and Christian heritage and influence.  Instead of rote memorization of facts, students use critical thinking and research skills as they prepare essays, and this makes State History an excellent program for enhancing writing skills, applying math skills, and learning about business and resources.  Revised editions of State History cover topics such as history and culture, government, economy, and citizenship.  Student work incorporates multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blank, as well as research projects and essay questions.  Appropriate for Grades 7-12.

Elementary Spanish

Learning is an adventure for students with elementary Spanish. Students will hear Grandpa Glen’s adventures while on LA Isla de la Providencia with his sister Elaine, when they were children. Students will learn Spanish by hearing conversations, speaking and writing. This program also includes language resources, memory aids, songs, fun games, puzzles, exercises, and cultural insights. The CD-ROMs include all audio recordings by Spanish speakers and no extra materials are required. Appropriate for grades K-6.


Secondary Spanish

This course introduces reading, writing, and listening to students in grades 7-12. Students find themselves in a variety of Spanish settings which create the opportunity to learn Spanish by speaking and writing about different situations and contexts. The program also includes numerous language resources, such as a Spanish-English dictionary, animated exercise and educational games. The CD-ROMs include all audio recordings of Spanish speakers and no extra materials are required. Powered by Switched-On Schoolhouse with content provided by Power-Glide.

Elementary French

Learning is an adventure for students with Elementary French. Students will meet Derek and Pierre on a jungle island and becomes part of their adventure. Students learn French by hearing conversations, speaking and writing. This program also includes language resources, memory aids, songs, fun games, puzzles, exercises, and cultural insights. The CD-ROMs include all audio recordings from French speakers and no extra materials are required.


Secondary French

This course introduces reading, writing, and listening to students grades 7-12. The learner becomes a secret agent with a special mission. To succeed in this wonderful adventure, students must learn French by speaking and writing about different situations and contexts. The program also includes numerous language resources, memory aids, songs, and cultural insights. The CD-ROMs include all audio recordings from French speakers and no extra materials are required.

Horizons Math Box Set

Include 2 full-color student books and a comprehensive Teacher's Handbook.

Horizons Kindergarten Math

From counting and place value to comparisons and fractions, Horizons Math Kindergarten provides both a fun and functional way for students to learn the basic math skills that become the building blocks for the future learning.  Math concepts are presented within 160 colorful student lessons, each lesson providing a review and presenting new material.  Students will learn practical skills and analytical reasoning as they work through applicable math exercises.  A Teacher Handbook, complete with student worksheets, answer keys, teaching tips, and ideas for activities, will help instructors to make curriculum adaptable to student learning.

Horizons Math 1

With Horizons Math 1, students are set to begin building their math skills through basic concepts such as addition, measurement, and money, as well as the more advanced graphs, estimates, and time.  Suggested activities from the handbook will help teachers make the 160 lessons applicable and meaningful for students.

Horizons Math 2

From temperature, estimation and ratio to area, perimeter, and decimals, students will continue to learn new math skills, as well as practice more advanced methods of multiplication, subtraction, and division in Horizons Math 2.  Teaching tips introduce hands-on activities for students and teachers to help illustrate more challenging math skills.

Horizons Math 3

Wonder what library visits, play-acting, relay games, and round robin have to do with math?  They're just a few of the creative activities used to help introduce Horizons Math 3 students to new concepts such as geometry, number theory, the metric system, and map reading.  Activities using play money and flash cards help make learning fun and ingaging in Horizons Math 3.

Horizons Math 4

Visual learning will enjoy playing games such as "Bust the Bank" and "Fraction Matching" to practice and master decimal form and fractions in Horizons Math 4.  Students will learn more complex equations with Horizons thorough and aggressive presentation of division, multiplication, and some pre-algebra. 

Horizons Math 5

What does the sports page have to do with comparisons?  How can a jewelry box illustrate missing factors?  In Horizons Math 5, students will continue to learn how everyday games and activities can reinforce new math concepts such as problem solving, percents, averages, weights, and measures.  Students also will be introduced to more advanced division and multiplication, and learn practical math-related skills, such as check writing.

Horizons Math 6

Horizons Math 6 builds upon previous math concepts and presents new material such as square roots, advanced geometry, least common multiples, and scientific notation.  Students will learn practical skills such as budgeting and banking, comparison buying, and problem solving. 

Horizons Kindergarten Phonics and Reading 

A phonetically based word recognition and early reading program curriculum that serves as an alternative to the LIFEPAC curriculum. Students learn to identify the name and sounds of each letter through picture association with a sequential alphabet story. Basic language concepts are taught through brightly illustrated readers that emphasize comprehension and language skills.

Horizons Phonics and Reading Level 1

Similar to the other Horizons materials, there are 160 lessons and 16 tests contained in the two student workbooks.  Language development begins with listening and is followed by speaking.  Reading skills develop as the students master the phonics concepts.

Horizons Spelling and Vocabulary Level 1

This is an exciting and motivating presentation of typical spelling concepts is designed around a weekly schedule with a variety of practice formats.  Built-in flexibility allows the instructor to add words to the weekly list and to alter the specifications for the writing assignments to tailor the material to the individual students.  

Horizons Spelling and Vocabulary Level 2

In Horizons Spelling and Vocabulary 2, a weekly schedule, with a variety of practice formats helps students master typical spelling concepts.  The student dictionary is an excellent resource where students can find the words and definitions used in their lessons.  This phonics-based product will encourage students to improve and develop spelling and vocabulary skills.

Horizons Penmanship 1

An elementary language curriculum for home-school and Christian school students in grade 1. Horizons Penmanship helps students build a strong foundation in communication skills through a wide variety of lessons and activities that practice spelling, vocabulary, penmanship and creative writing.

Horizons Penmanship 2

An elementary language curriculum for home-school and Christian school students in grade 2. Horizons Penmanship helps students build a strong foundation in communication skills through a wide variety of lessons and activities that practice spelling, vocabulary, penmanship and creative writing.

Horizons Penmanship Level 3

Horizons Penmanship is an elementary curriculum for students in grades 1-4. This curriculum helps students build a strong foundation in communication skills through a wide variety of lessons and activities that practice spelling, vocabulary, penmanship and creative writing.

Horizons Penmanship Level 4

Horizons Penmanship is an elementary curriculum for students in grades 1-4. This curriculum helps students build a strong foundation in communication skills through a wide variety of lessons and activities that practice spelling, vocabulary, penmanship and creative writing.

Spanish Junior Course

The Power-Glide Spanish Junior Course was designed for children Pre K - 6th grade. Activities include matching games, storytelling, speaking, drawing, creative thinking, acting, and guessing--all things which children do for fun. The Spanish Junior Course includes multi-sensory activities for all types of learners. Instead of using boring rote memorization and mind-numbing drills, this course gets children excited about communicating in another language. The adventure story, the variety of learning activities, and the simplified teaching methods are all designed to make learning interesting and fun. Children who complete this course can expect to understand an impressive amount of Spanish, including several common Spanish phrases, some complete Spanish sentences, numbers, colors, body parts, and instructions for drawing and acting given in Spanish. They will also be able to understand stories told all or mostly in Spanish, to re-tell these stories using Spanish themselves, and to make up stories of their own using words and sentence patterns they have learned. After completion, your children will be well prepared to continue learning at a more advanced level, and they will have the foundation that will make learning at that level just as fun and interesting as in this course.

Spanish Ultimate Courses

Spanish Ultimate Year 1 is easy enough for beginners, but robust enough to take you through the equivalent of at least 1 year of high school study. Spanish Ultimate Year 2 picks up right where the Year 1 course ends and provides the equivalent of at least 1 more year of high school study. And since Power-Glide is fully accredited through the Northwest Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities you're assured of quality and ease of obtaining credit. The activities in these courses are diverse enough to accommodate many different learning styles and aptitudes. You'll find music, stories, memory aids, you-are-there adventures, kinesthetic, visual, audio activities, and more.

French Junior Course

The Power-Glide French Junior Course was designed for children Pre K - 6th grade. Activities include matching games, storytelling, speaking, drawing, creative thinking, acting, and guessing--all things which children do for fun. The French Junior Course includes multi-sensory activities for all types of learners. Instead of using boring rote memorization and mind-numbing drills, this course gets children excited about communicating in another language. The adventure story, the variety of learning activities, and the simplified teaching methods are all designed to make learning interesting and fun. Children who complete this course can expect to understand an impressive amount of French, including several common French phrases, some complete French sentences, numbers, colors, body parts, and instructions for drawing and acting given in French. They will also be able to understand stories told all or mostly in French, to re-tell these stories using French themselves, and to make up stories of their own using words and sentence patterns they have learned. After completion, your children will be well prepared to continue learning at a more advanced level, and they will have the foundation that will make learning at that level just as fun and interesting as in this course.

French Ultimate Courses

French Ultimate Year 1 is easy enough for beginners, but robust enough to take you through the equivalent of at least 1 year of high school study. French Ultimate Year 2 picks up right where the Year 1 course ends and provides the equivalent of at least 1 more year of high school study. And since Power-Glide is fully accredited through the Northwest Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities you're assured of quality and ease of obtaining credit. The activities in the courses are diverse enough to accommodate many different learning styles and aptitudes. You'll find music, stories, memory aids, you-are-there adventures, kinesthetic, visual, audio activities, and more. 

German Junior Course

The Power-Glide German Junior Course was designed for children Pre K - 6th grade Activities are designed specifically with these learners in mind and include matching games, storytelling, speaking, drawing, creative thinking, acting, and guessing--all things which children do for fun. The German Junior Course includes multi-sensory activities for all types of learners. Instead of using boring rote memorization and mind-numbing drills, this course gets children excited about communicating in another language. The adventure story, the variety of learning activities, and the simplified teaching methods are all designed to make learning interesting and fun. Children who complete this course can expect to understand an impressive amount of German, including several common German phrases, some complete German sentences, numbers, colors, body parts, and instructions for drawing and acting given in German. They will also be able to understand stories told all or mostly in German, to re-tell these stories using German themselves, and to make up stories of their own using words and sentence patterns they have learned. After completion, your children will be well prepared to continue learning at a more advanced level, and they will have the foundation that will make learning at that level just as fun and interesting as in this course.

German Ultimate Courses

German Ultimate Year 1 is easy enough for beginners, but robust enough to take you through the equivalent of at least 1 year of high school study. German Ultimate Year 2 picks up right where the Year 1 course ends and provides the equivalent of at least 1 more year of high school study. And since Power-Glide is fully accredited through the Northwest Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities you're assured of quality and ease of obtaining credit. The activities in the courses are diverse enough to accommodate many different learning styles and aptitudes. You'll find music, stories, memory aids, you-are-there adventures, kinesthetic, visual, audio activities, and more.

Latin Junior Course

The Power-Glide Latin Junior Course was designed for children Pre K - 6th grade. Activities include matching games, storytelling, speaking, drawing, creative thinking, acting, and guessing--all things which children do for fun. The Latin Junior Course includes multi-sensory activities for all types of learners. Instead of using boring rote memorization and mind-numbing drills, this course gets children excited about communicating in another language. The adventure story, the variety of learning activities, and the simplified teaching methods are all designed to make learning interesting and fun. Children who complete this course can expect to understand an impressive amount of Latin, including several common Latin phrases, some complete Latin sentences, numbers, colors, body parts, and instructions for drawing and acting given in Latin. They will also be able to understand stories told all or mostly in Latin, to re-tell these stories using Latin themselves, and to make up stories of their own using words and sentence patterns they have learned. After completion, your children will be well prepared to continue learning at a more advanced level, and they will have the foundation that will make learning at that level just as fun and interesting as in this course.

Latin Ultimate Course

Power-Glide Latin is easy enough for beginners, but robust enough to help you develop advanced language skills. And since Power-Glide is fully accredited through the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, you're assured of quality and ease of obtaining credit. The activities in the course are diverse enough to accommodate many different learning styles and aptitudes. You'll find music, stories, memory aids, Diglot Weaves, you-are-there adventures, kinesthetic, visual, audio activities, and more.

Power-Glide ESL

Power-Glide's English as a Second Language (ESL) course is designed to help Spanish speakers communicate freely and expressively in English. This course is easy enough for beginners but robust enough to help develop advanced language skills. You won't find mazes of grammar rules, boring rote memorization, and mind-numbing drills, Instead, Power-Glide ESL Spanish gives the real language learning-the kind where you actually internalize the language, and begin to use it as your own.

Curso máximo de inglés como segundo idioma para hispanohablantes: El curso Power-Glide de inglés como segundo idioma para hispanohablantes es lo suficientemente fácil para principiantes, pero lo suficientemente substancial para ayudarle a desarrollar habilidades avanzadas. Y como Power-Glide goza de la plena acreditación de la Asociación de Escuelas, Colegios Universitarios y Universidades del Noroeste, usted tiene la seguridad de que el curso será de alta calidad y que podrá obtener crédito escolar con facilidad. Las actividades del curso son lo suficientemente variadas para acomodar muchos estilos de aprendizaje y aptitudes diferentes. Entre ellas encontrará la música, las historias, las ayudas nemotécnicas, historias en las que se combinan los dos idiomas, aventuras que lo ponen a Ud. en medio de la acción, actividades, visuales y auditivas, y más.

Spanish Junior Adventure Map

This oversized, two sided, hand illustrated Adventure Map goes along with the Spanish Junior Course. The map is black and white line art so that students can color as they move through the adventure. Full color stickers are also included so that students can track their progress through the course. Actual size is 34"x22"

Noun Flash Cards

 

Pack your suitcase and prepare for the journey of a lifetime with powerful Power-Glide Flash Cards.  Using colorful illustrations, each Noun Pack teaches over 200 assorted nouns in 22 categories with translations for six different languages!  You can use this valuable vocabulary resource as simple flashcards, or liven up learning by playing games with others learning either the same language or alternate languages.  2 audio CDs are present to benefit language learners with word pronunciations.

Verb Flash Cards

 

Each Verb Pack teaches over 200 verbs in 16 assorted categories with translations for seven different languages, including English as a Second Language (ESL)!  You can use this valuable resource as simple flashcards, or liven up learning by playing games with others learning either the same language or alternate languages.  2 audio CDs are also included to benefit language learners with verb pronunciations.

The Weaver Curriculum

 

The basic unit of study in the Weaver Curriculum is called a “Volume.”  Each Volume represents one year or more of lessons and includes Bible, Science, Geology, History, Geography, Language Arts, Health, and Art for kindergarten through sixth grade. The Weaver Curriculum is different from other curricula in that the chapter themes for Weaver are based on Bible content.  No other curriculum is as Bible-based.  When students are studying the plagues in Egypt, they are also studying frogs, hail, and lice in Science; the land of Egypt in Geography, the pharaohs in History, hieroglyphics in Language; and Egyptian jewelry in Art.  Lessons are integrated whenever possible.  Weaver is also a hands-on, activity-based curriculum.  Students learn by using as many senses as possible and the Weaver guides them to use them all! Lessons include projects, maps, murals, timelines, models, collections, field trips, research, experiments, and many other hands-on activities.  Plus, Weaver is unit study at its best!  Whenever possible, all the students in the family are studying the same topics at the same time, with lesson assignments geared to their age level.  When the first-grader is drawing a frog and learning where the frog lives, the sixth grader is studying the life cycle of a frog and drawing it in detail.  Lesson pages are color coded to the seven grade levels.

The Weaver Curriculum Supplements

Supplements are designed to accompany each individual Volume.  Each grade level for 7-12th grades contains clear instructions on the goals for the lessons and how to implement them.  Each chapter in the Supplement has a corresponding chapter in its Volume. 

High Way to English Grammar

 

For grades 7-12, High Way to English Grammar is a comprehensive two-year grammar program.  It includes all grammar skills needed for a student in grades 7-12.   The program begins with a thorough introduction of grammar through application and continues in the second year with extensive application of the principles learned in the first year.  A consumable student’s workbook/text explains the concepts presented and provides practice for each concept.  One student workbook/text is necessary per student. 

Learning to Love Literature

A literature course for grades 7-12, Learning to Love Literature is a teacher’s notebook detailing step-by-step instructions for teaching literature.  Contains lesson plans, harmonizes text with reading assignments, provides classical reading lists as well as discussion questions and activities.  Integrates writing with literature.  To be used with the text Reading Between the Lines.

Success in Spelling

 

Success in Spelling is a level-by-level guide to spelling.  Each level contains daily instructions and test sheets with the words listed for you.  Games and a spelling success formula are also included.  Suggested for grades 2-12.  May be used independently of the Weaver curriculum.

Penmanship to Praise

The Psalmist wrote: “How sweet are Your Words to my lips… Yes, sweeter than honey.”  In Penmanship to Praise, the sweet Word of God is the model! Penmanship to Praise is a program for grades K-6.  For ease of use, the spiral-bound tablet features a 5-day-per-week lesson plan.  It’s equipped to take the student step-by-step through the writing process and designed to encourage the natural progression from large to small motor development in grades K-3.  Scripture verses are used for writing practice.  May be used independently of the Weaver curriculum.

Interlock

Interlock is a multi-level program designed for families with kindergarten and/or preschool children.  Interlock has been formulated for the new home educator.  It provides detailed instruction in each lesson while equipping the teacher with presentation techniques.  Scripturally, Interlock covers Genesis 1-10.  It teaches thematic applied Creation in chronological order.  As each aspect of Creation is studied biblically, the application is made to the physical, created world.  Interlock establishes a foundation of Scripture while integrating the subjects of social studies, science, language arts, arithmetic, art, physical education, health, memory work, and music.  The Interlock program includes the Interlock notebook and a music tape.

Wisdom Words

Wisdom Words is a step-by-step guide to teaching grammar and composition for grades K-6.  It is highly recommended to accompany the first purchase of a Weaver Volume and is referred to in each Day by Day.  Wisdom Words may be used year after year and is all you need for grammar and composition! Since composition skills are so highly valued in our society, this program is a MUST for the serious home educator.  Wisdom Words may be used independently of the Weaver curriculum.

On Eagles Wings

 

On Eagles Wings is designed for the home educator with 7-12th grade students.  Sources for resources of specific supplies, books and teaching materials for 7-12th grade students are included.  On Eagles Wings contains a detailed list of the grade-level requirements for the 7-12 grades.  It includes the subjects of Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.  An overview of general subjects to be studied is also included. Highly recommended to accompany the 7-12 Supplements.

Skills Evaluation

Now you can be sure your child is performing at grade level.  Skills Evaluation for the home school is a detailed list of skills to be taught at each grade level K-6, subject by subject.  Grade level requirements for Social Studies, Science, Language Arts (includes phonics), Arithmetic, and Health and Safety are given.  It provides for grade placement in the Weaver curriculum.  May be used independently of the Weaver curriculum.

Teaching Tips & Techniques

Teaching Tips and Techniques is a comprehensive guide to teaching.  It includes information such as how to plan lessons, activity suggestions for motivation, and how to teach in a multi-level classroom.  Also contains excellent reading lists for each grade level, including classics.



ARC Reading Enhancement Program

ARC is a self-paced reading enhancement program designed to significantly sharpen reading, spelling and comprehension skills for grades 3 and beyond. This compelling course includes 96 self-paced reading, writing, and listening exercises.  Each CD-instructed lesson contains four sections: oral language and speech, listening and writing, fun with words, and comprehension.  ARC can be used in multiple environments, from recruitment and retention to homeschool and traditional school settings.  And for every month put into ARC, students will acquire a three-month gain!

Color Phonics

Color Phonics is an easy-to-use comprehensive phonics program that consists of a coupling of fonts and colors to teach simplified phonics rules, which are not broken.  It works by concentrating on sound discrimination and proper pronunciation of words with a natural human voice as it uses color clues to associate vowel sounds with letters. The course is designed for children learning to read for the first time, remedial English students, adults who want a better phonics foundation for reading, and ESL students. 

Preschool Readiness

Preschool Readiness is a comprehensive guide with instructions and suggestions for more than 150 activities and projects for preschool children.  Preschool Readiness features a flexible and “customizable” program with developmental checklists for children aged 12 to 60 months.  It also includes progressive activities in each of the seven sections and a list of simple, easy-to-find materials needed for the activities!

Reading Basics Volume 1 

Each reader includes 24 stories that are sure to delight your first-grade student.  Corresponding comprehension questions are included in the Teacher’s Guide for first grade Language Arts.  The same questions are contained in the study guide which is recommended for those not using the first grade LIFEPACs.

Reading Basics Volume 2 

Each reader includes 24 stories that are sure to delight your first-grade student.  Corresponding comprehension questions are included in the Teacher’s Guide for first grade Language Arts.  The same questions are contained in the study guide which is recommended for those not using the first grade LIFEPACs.

Reading Basics Volume 3 

Each reader includes 24 stories that are sure to delight your first-grade student.  Corresponding comprehension questions are included in the Teacher’s Guide for first grade Language Arts.  The same questions are contained in the study guide which is recommended for those not using the first grade LIFEPACs.

Reading Basics Volume 4

Each reader includes 24 stories that are sure to delight your first-grade student.  Corresponding comprehension questions are included in the Teacher’s Guide for first grade Language Arts.  The same questions are contained in the study guide which is recommended for those not using the first grade LIFEPACs.

Reading Basics Volume 5 

Each reader includes 24 stories that are sure to delight your first-grade student.  Corresponding comprehension questions are included in the Teacher’s Guide for first grade Language Arts.  The same questions are contained in the study guide which is recommended for those not using the first grade LIFEPACs.