Welcome! The following checklist will help you get organized and prepared to homeschool your child for fifth grade. I recommend allowing yourself a week or two to complete this checklist so you can take your time with the material. But if necessary, it is possible to complete it over a weekend.
Step #1: Download the Fifth Grade Core Knowledge Curriculum
Step #2: Download the Year 6 MEP Math Curriculum
Step #3: Download the Daily Fifth Grade Homeschooling Schedule
Step #4: Download the Fifth Grade School Supply List
Step #5: Learn to Use the Fifth Grade CK History & Geography Curriculum
- View and Download the Fifth Grade CKHG Unit-Specific Prep Checklist
- Review the Fifth Grade Unit-Specific Prep Checklist for Unit 1: World Lakes
- Read the Introduction Section of the Fifth Grade CKHG Teacher’s Guide for Unit 1: World Lakes
Step #6: Learn to Use the Fifth Grade CK Science Curriculum
- Read the Introduction Section of the Fifth Grade CKSci Teacher’s Guide for Unit 1: Investigating Matter
Step #7: Learn to Use the Fifth Grade CK Language Arts Curriculum
- View and Download the Fifth Grade CKLA Unit-Specific Prep Checklist
- Review the Unit-Specific Prep Checklist for Unit 1: They Call Me Güero
- Read the Introduction Section of the Fifth Grade CKLA Teacher’s Guide for Unit 1: They Call Me Güero
Step #8: Learn to Use the Year 6 MEP Math Curriculum
- Read through the first 2-5 lessons to become familiar with the methods and flow
Ongoing…
Before Starting a New Unit (Any CK subject)
- Review the Introduction Section in the Teacher’s Guide for the New Unit
- Review the Unit-Specific Prep Checklist (for CKSci see supply list in Teacher’s Guide)
- Gather Any Special Supplies Needed
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