Objective

By the end of this cross-curriculum lesson, the 7-year-old homeschool student will have gained knowledge and skills in Art, English, Foreign Language, History, Math, Music, Physical Education, Science, and Social Studies.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and coloring materials
• Storybooks or reading materials
• World map or globe
• Counting objects (e.g., buttons, blocks)
• Musical instruments (if available)
• Open space for physical activities
• Science experiment materials (e.g., water, containers, food coloring)

Activities

• Create an Art masterpiece by drawing or painting a favorite animal or object.
• Read a storybook or article in English and discuss the main characters and plot.
• Learn basic greetings and phrases in a Foreign Language of choice.
• Explore History by identifying different countries on a world map and discussing their cultures.
• Practice Math skills by counting and sorting objects into groups.
• Play a musical instrument or experiment with making sounds using everyday objects.
• Engage in Physical Education activities like jumping jacks, running, or yoga.
• Conduct a simple Science experiment, such as mixing colors or observing water evaporation.
• Discover Social Studies by discussing community helpers and their roles.

Talking Points

• Art:
  • "Let's create a beautiful artwork by drawing or painting. What animal or object would you like to make?"
  • "What colors do you want to use to make your artwork stand out?"
• English:
  • "What is the title of the storybook we are going to read today?"
  • "Who are the main characters in the story? Can you describe them?"
• Foreign Language:
  • "How do you say 'hello' in the language we are learning today?"
  • "Can you teach me another phrase in this language?"
• History:
  • "Point to different countries on the map. What do you think people do differently in each country?"
  • "Tell me something interesting you learned about a specific country's culture."
• Math:
  • "Let's count these objects together. How many are there in total?"
  • "Can you sort these objects into two groups based on their colors?"
• Music:
  • "Choose a musical instrument to play or let's make sounds using objects around us. What sound can you create?"
  • "Can you make a loud sound? How about a soft sound?"
• Physical Education:
  • "Let's do some jumping jacks together. Ready? 1, 2, 3, jump!"
  • "Can you show me a yoga pose? How about a tree pose?"
• Science:
  • "What do you think will happen if we mix these colors together? Let's find out!"
  • "Observe the water in this container. What changes do you notice over time?"
• Social Studies:
  • "Who are some important community helpers? What do they do to help us?"
  • "If you could be a community helper for a day, what role would you choose?"