"A Mile Wide and a Mile Deep"

There is a saying that the curriculum of k12 is "a mile wide and a mile deep." I would have to say that that makes total sense to me.

In literature Lulu has been reading stories from the American Revolution (both sides of the story) to the Civil War to stories of immigrants and pioneers. She has even read stories about Abraham Lincoln and the Gold Rush and of course classical stories.

In history we have been learning about ancient Rome with stories about Cincinnatus, Julius Caesar, and Augustus Caesar. We even studied the 'Pax Romana' (Roman Peace) and the birth of Jesus Christ during this time (the beginning of Christianity). Today's history lesson is about the Good Samaritan. Next we will be learning about Pompeii. In fact the kids are very excited about these and asking me to do them right now.

In science we have begun simple physics and simple machines. Of course these are age appropriate lessons and it is my theory that every year they will get a little more in depth in subject matters like these. These simple lessons in the primary grades will help them grasp the harder concepts in the older grades.

In art we have been studying Henri Rousseau, and Leonardo da Vinci. We have been practicing different colors and lines with patterns. We love studying different art works and enjoy making them. Even the little girls like to get in on this action.

This curriculum really is 'a mile wide and a mile deep.' I love all that we are learning. I am excited that my kids are being subjected to such a great vastness of knowledge. I love being able to witness them learning. Words cannot explain how much it means to me to watch the light bulbs click on when they learn something new.