Individualized Education Plan
For Brandon
1999-2001

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First and formost--I asked Brandon to pick a few things he would really like to learn about--The following will be ongoing unit studies for as long as it takes! ~wink~

--The ocean, specifically jellyfish. This will include different sea animals, their lives, habitats, eating habits, length of life, endangered status, ect. Also sea "creatures", plants, topography, ect. This will also break down into other studies such as percentage of earth covered by water, the names of the seas and oceans, eventually leading to fresh water lakes at which point we will study those in depth as well.

--Heros--to encompass all subjects, include real life heros such as police, coast guard, firemen, as well as biblical heros, and other definitions of hero.

--Our Family--we will study our family starting with our immediate family, branching outwards. This study will include all of our grandparents, and aunts and uncles, cousins, and everyone else we are in any way related to! (who can look forward to getting letters from Brandon requesting something special for his own family scrapbook!). We will be creating a "living" family tree on a wall in our house complete with pictures and fun facts. (I gotta tell ya'll--what an amazing thing for a six year old to be interested in!!! How exciting to learn about this!! =o)

Now onto the resttttttttt of the iep (we will be using -What your first grader needs to know- as a kind of loose idea of what we should cover for the entire 1st grade year:

Reading

Goal-independent reading, love of reading, comprehension

teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons
foundational books *see reading list*
victory drill series
phonics workbook

Speaking

Goal-continued joy of talking, articulation, politeness, and vocabulary

speak clearly
show courtesy and manners
Tell about things and stick to the subject
pronounce words correctly
self correction
one new word a week

Writing

Goal-legible writing, creative writing, enjoyable form of communication

A reason for writing: God made my world
writing letters and thank you notes
story starters - creative writing skills
Frank Schaffer book reports for beginners (gr 1-2)
I'm an Author kit

Math

Goal-mastery of numbers, couting and recognition, adding and subtracting to double digits, telling time complete, calendar complete, and fluent money skills

cuisenaire rods--practical games and lessons
complete emphasis on manipulatives
misc work in miquon math workbooks
mastery of addition and subtraction
number recognition
practical lessons in telling time and counting money
calendar skills
baking, grocery and other hands on math skills

Art

Goal-encourage freedom in creativity and self expression

Draw*Write*Now Program
The World of Arts Text
Misc. art projects
free craft time
computer art programs

Bible

Goal--further his walk with Jesus, more indepth knowledge of the Bible, more complete prayer life, and open expressions of faith

Bible Explorer 52 week bible study for grades 1,2, and 3
Jesus Teaches Me To Pray-Creative Bible Learning Activities for Children
Worship God kit
Bible Memory: Hiding the Word In My Heart Workbook

History

Goal--basic American history, knowledge of our forefathers and God's role in the creation of the United States of America
Study our family and our family history *per Brandon's request
The First Americans by SRA
Explorers and Discoverers by SRA
History for Little Pilgrims student book
Exploring American History reader
Our America
Pedro's Journal (Christopher Columbus' cabin boy)
Freedom Train (Underground Railroad)
Famous Americans-
Roberto Clemente
Sally Ride
Harriet Tubman
Martin Luther King, Jr
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington

Geography

Goal-knowledge, recognition, and facts on the United States Of America

Stuck on USA
A Picture Book of the USA
Our Country & Other Lands

Science

Goal-joy of learning science via hands on work, and continual exploration of a variety of subjects, concentrating mainly on animals and nature
Study fish, lakes, and oceans *per Brand's request
The complete book of science 1-2
Magic Schoolbus explorations A, B, & C
Simple and fun science (learn by doing series)
Plant and Animal Ways
Clear plastic Ant model w/ book "The Ant" & "Ant Cities"
Discovering God's World
Just Ask Books:
"Why Does it Float?"
"Why do Leaves Change Color?"
"Why Does it Rain?"
"What is an Ocean?"
"What is a River?"
"What is a Desert?"
and "What is a Cloud?"
Special reader/workbook sets: (extra stuff)
My Senses Work for Me
Apple Surprise
Rocks are Everywhere
Spiders
Changing Seasons
What Kind of Weather?
Dinosaurs
My Body
Whales
Our Solar System
Plants and Seeds
Rain Forest

Foriegn Language

Goal-beginning spanish understanding, as well as signs

Berlitz Spanish (adventures with Nicholas)
Signs for me (basic sign vocabulary for children)

Music

Goal-love of music, begining reading music lessons for his guitar
listening to variety of music and discussing & catagorizing
music for enjoyment

Field Trips

Science Center every few months as their exhibits change
Aquarium
other events as they come up including hs group events

Thinking Skills

logic brain boosters & classworks gr.1-4

Physical Education & Health

Instruction in health issues such as good hygiene, taking care of himself, vitamens, dental care, ect.
outdoor free play (he gets ALOT of this!)
playing soccer for the fall, another organized sport for winter
gymnastics
video tapes
games

Book list: (incomplete)

1st Step Readers for Brandon:

Willie and the Whale
Friendly Snowman
Animals at the Zoo
Elephant in Trouble
Stop That Rabbit
Tale of the Christmas Mouse
Easter Bunny's Lost Egg
Windy Day
Danny and the Dinosaur
The Chimp that Went to School
Bright & Early Book for Beginning Beginners - Hair Book
Fun in The Sun
Ootah's Lucky Day (about an Eskimo boy)
Uncle Elephant
Three to Get Ready (3 kittens)
The Velveteen Rabbit
Helen Keller
Raggedy Ann and Andy
ET
The Great Santa Clause Mystery
Houdini and the Vanishing Hare
Easy Sports Readers-
Swimming
Gymnastics
Tennis
Soccer
Basketball
Baseball

Character Books (the "I'm growing" set)
1.learning to live together in peace
2. obedience
3.thoughtfulness
4. selflessness
5. helping those in need
6. love
7. wisdom
8. kindness
9. friendship
10. obedience to parents
11. Doing our best
12.valuable lesson of work
13. truth
14. God's love
15. Praise to God
16. relationships
17. "history"
18.personal knowledge of the Creator

Books for group reading and reference: (includes readers, text books, ect)

Little House on the Prairie

Abeka Readers
All Kinds of Animals
Around the Corner
Better Bridges 3-6
Bridge Book
Crossroads
Discovering God's World
Enjoying God's World
Flags Unfurled
Footprints
Frontiers to Explore
Growing Up Where Jesus Lived
Happiness Hill
Hidden Treasure
Kind And Brave
Liberty Tree
Magic Carpet
Merry-Go-Round
My america
Open Doors
Open Roads
Open Windows
Our America
Paths of Gold
Paths to Follow
Pilgrim Boy
Seesaw
Silver Sails
Stepping Stones
Story Tree
Strong and True
TipToes
Treasure Chest
Treat Shop
Understanding God's World
Enchanted Isles
Secret in the Maple Tree