This plan prioritises consolidation plus stretch: finish and confirm prealgebra mastery, run geometry in parallel, and introduce algebra through practical finance problems. Think of it as the Logic stage of the trivium — tight critical reading, rhetorical writing, measurable mastery in math — with short, regular checkpoints and simple rubrics to flag gaps early. Stretch tasks are built in to push toward transfer and synthesis rather than rote repetition.
Math and finance meet in real projects. Confirm prealgebra skillsets with short proof and problem sets, then layer geometry alongside. Use landscape and architectural projects to demand measurement, budgeting and applied algebra — calculate materials, scale plans, group costs, amortise small investments. Keep a proof portfolio: short geometry proofs, sets of algebraic finance problems, and a graded checklist that shows progression from consolidation to independent transfer.
Science is hands‑on and methodical. Greenhouse trials, repeatable small experiments and citizen‑science contributions teach careful observation, controlled trials and growing data literacy. Supervised herbology pairs historical monastic uses with modern, evidence‑based safety: reading primary texts, then testing growth conditions, documenting yields and safety notes. Field notes become mini‑documentaries and concise data reports — a public element when useful — so scientific method, stewardship and clear communication are all practised.
Humanities balance close reading with contextual modules. Daily medieval readings sharpen critical reading and rhetorical writing; comparative studies of India and East Asia connect craft, cultural context and measurable long‑term outcomes. Short analytical essays, annotated source packets and project reflections form a coherent narrative that feeds the portfolio and supports oral defence or public presentation.
Daily music anchors the day. Short warmups, literacy exercises, repertoire practice, ensemble preparation and micro‑composition are scheduled every session. Use string and piano method books to chart technical progression; log short videos and practice notes to show steady gains. French deepens with songs, kitchen labs and spontaneous conversation: song at breakfast, directives in the kitchen, brief daily dialogues. Immersion in small, natural doses keeps it steady and lively.
Craft and applied design bridge creativity and calculation. Landscape, architecture and craft projects require measurement, materials lists, timeline planning and budgeting — all documented as part of a portfolio. These projects connect to science trials and historical modules so that craft is not separate but integrated: context, method and measurable outcomes in one place.
Assessment is portfolio‑based and public where useful. Build tight, measurable rubrics and keep documentation portable: process photos, polished musical compositions, a clear geometry‑proof portfolio, annotated citizen‑science datasets, short mini‑documentaries and project budgets. Short, regular checkpoints (simple rubrics) provide early warning; monthly synthesis tasks demand transfer and integration. The aim is demonstrable skill, not busywork.
Pacing is rhythmic: music warms the day, focused math blocks alternate with science and craft labs, daily short writing or reading, and a weekly checkpoint with a light public share or critique. Consolidate, then stretch. Close attention to evidence — student work, data logs, annotated readings and polished artifacts — makes achievement clear, portable and ready to present.