Adrian's Thematics

Adrian giving a new coat to Lightning McQueen; 

Adrian loves Disney's Cars.

When I sit down to chose themes for an entire school year, I always try to take in consideration the child's interests (for Adrian, trains and cars are absolutely his favorites). It always makes school more fun and inviting for them. That being said, I also consider what kids usually would learn if they were in a "real school". It's always nice to broaden a child's interests and add new words to their voculabulary. 

Adrian's Thematics for School Year 2012-2013

September:

All About me

Farm

Fall

Apples

October:

Pets

Trains

Leaves

Halloween

November:
The Far West
In the Woods
Thanksgiving
Harvest Time


December:
Robots
 Christmas (3 weeks)


January:
Transportation (minus trains)
Space Exploration
In the Kitchen
Wintertime


February:
Mardi Gras
Valentine's Day
Colors
Fairy tales, Magic and Fantasy


March:
At the Zoo
Candy
St. Patrick's
Easter


April:
Construction Zone
Earth Day
Springtime
By the Pond


May:
Weather
Dinosaurs
Occupations
Circus


June:
Pirates
Bugs
Summertime
In the Garden


July:
Independence Day
By the Seashore

I am aiming for one theme per week. It's a good rate to keep the interest up and it's just long enough to have enough material to present. Adrian being a preschooler, themes may change/be adapted during the school year to fit his current interests. That's the beauty of homeschooling!