# WISDOM Education Program Plan Drafts

Last updated: July 18, 2026

These are working drafts. Final wording should be adjusted after WISDOM facilitator feedback.

**Internal working draft. Do not send or copy/paste this whole file to WISDOM.** Before anything from this file becomes a WISDOM email, EPP, facilitator note, reimbursement question, or document packet, apply `docs/homeschool/wisdom-disclosure-boundary.md`.

## Current Status

These drafts are safe foundation work. Peter's July 16, 2026 guidance has now been received and should be applied in the next revision.

Do not final-submit these plans yet. Use them to organize the year, align resources and activities with the EPP, and prepare for WISDOM's forms or templates.

Peter's guidance to apply next:

- Include specific learning goals.
- Make sure the four core subject areas are represented.
- For child-led work, sit with each child before the school year and identify likely projects or topics they want to begin with.
- Put resources, software, kits, equipment, field trips, and lessons under Methods of Instruction where needed, tied to a learning goal.
- Use the Grade 9 sample as a junior-high baseline example for Navie's Grade 7 plan.
- Evidence shown to a facilitator should be dated within the school year.
- Portfolio evidence should include math workbooks or online reports, writing samples, and art/craft/construction/research project samples.
- EPPs can be revised up to two times during the year, until the last business day of May.

Document update: Tanya resent smaller copies of the kids' documents/cards by email on July 16, 2026. Subject: `Kids docs`. From `tcay1911@gmail.com` to `tanya.steward3@gmail.com`. Tanya saved the images locally in `C:\Users\admin\Documents`, and Codex visually verified them on July 16, 2026.

Local document/card image files:

- `C:\Users\admin\Documents\image0.jpeg`: kids' YMCA cards for Navie, Mayzie, and Ledger.
- `C:\Users\admin\Documents\image1.jpeg`: kids' Calgary Public Library cards for Navie, Mayzie, and Ledger.
- `C:\Users\admin\Documents\image2.jpeg`: kids' BC Services Cards / BC ID or health services cards for Navie, Mayzie, and Ledger.
- `C:\Users\admin\Documents\image3.jpeg`: Ledger Martin Steward birth certificate.
- `C:\Users\admin\Documents\image4.jpeg`: Mayzie Grace Steward birth certificate.
- `C:\Users\admin\Documents\image5.jpeg`: Navie Alice Steward birth certificate.

## Documents To Gather For Enrollment

Tanya should take clear photos or scans of these and save them in the Documents area first. Do not send them until WISDOM confirms the exact upload/email process.

### Navie Alice Steward

- Birth certificate or other proof of Canadian citizenship/identity.
- BC Services Card / BC ID or health services card, since the children have not yet been moved to Alberta cards.
- Legal name and birthdate confirmation: Navie Alice Steward, born May 11, 2014.
- Intended 2026-2027 grade/level: Grade 7.
- Do not include previous public-school report cards or school records unless WISDOM specifically requires them later.

### Mayzie Grace Steward

- Birth certificate or other proof of Canadian citizenship/identity.
- BC Services Card / BC ID or health services card, since the children have not yet been moved to Alberta cards.
- Legal name and birthdate confirmation: Mayzie Grace Steward, born July 26, 2018.
- Important name note: Family Profiles says Mayzie's birth certificate has the name entered incorrectly/backwards as "Steward, Mayzie." Flag this gently if a form or upload creates confusion.
- Intended 2026-2027 grade/level: Grade 3.
- Do not include previous public-school report cards or school records unless WISDOM specifically requires them later.

### Parent / Household

- Tanya Laura Steward contact information.
- Travis Martin Steward contact information, if the form asks for both parents.
- Current Alberta home address, confirmed from Tanya's Alberta driver's license/photo ID if WISDOM needs address proof.
- Tanya's homeschool/admin email: `tanya.steward3@gmail.com`.
- Phone number.
- Travis's contact details can be pulled from the Family Profiles / Family Hub records where already saved. Ask Tanya only if a required field is missing.
- EFT/direct deposit information for later reimbursement, only after WISDOM asks for it through the proper process.

### Homeschool Program Support Cards

These are not identity documents. Save them as evidence that the family's homeschool program already uses community resources, library access, movement/PE, and local learning supports.

- Tanya's YMCA card.
- Navie's YMCA card, if she has one.
- Mayzie's YMCA card, if she has one.
- Ledger's YMCA card, if he has one.
- Tanya's Calgary Public Library card.
- Navie's Calgary Public Library card.
- Mayzie's Calgary Public Library card.
- Ledger's Calgary Public Library card.

Use these later as part of the homeschool program evidence/resource file. They can support the EPP sections for library learning, printing, books, digital resources, community learning, PE/health, swimming, open gym, and YMCA activity planning.

### Do Not Send Yet Unless Requested

- Banking information.
- Alberta Health Care details.
- Tax/NOA documents.
- Private health/admin records.
- Receipts for future claims.
- Previous public-school report cards or school records, unless WISDOM specifically requires them.

## EPP Foundation Rules

Use these rules across Navie's and Mayzie's plans:

- Every planned reimbursable resource should be clearly connected to at least one EPP subject or learning purpose.
- Activities can be logged as PE, health, social, confidence, community, or life-skills evidence even when they are not claimed for WISDOM reimbursement.
- Entrepreneurship and creative service projects are legitimate learning lanes. They may include budgeting, business structures, operating systems, product/service design, customer service, marketing basics, recordkeeping, science/safety research, art/design, clothing redesign, styling, photography, videography, and practical math. A proper face/body art kit is a priority art-class tool for practice, design, colour theory, hygiene, portfolio samples, and possible supervised entrepreneurship. Nail design may be included as an art/design interest using family-owned supplies when Tanya chooses. There is no planned nail-art purchase or reimbursement lane.
- Internal sport/activity funding strategy is private. Do not name private third-party supports, subsidies, or family financial information in WISDOM-facing EPPs, emails, facilitator summaries, or reimbursement questions unless Tanya explicitly approves it for that exact message or a specific process requires it.
- Do not double-claim the same paid amount. Externally, say only that the family will submit parent-paid eligible expenses and will not submit duplicate claims.
- Calgary Public Library should be used before buying wherever practical: books, computers, free programs, digital resources, and printing.
- Technology is part of the accessibility, independence, and curriculum-production plan, especially for Navie. It should be framed as school/workstation use, AI-native project creation, custom learning websites, typing, research, portfolio evidence, and progress tracking.
- Beginner coding, responsible AI literacy, and AI-native making are part of the technology plan. Frame coding as logic, sequencing, problem solving, math connection, digital creativity, and project work. Frame ChatGPT/Codex/current AI use as parent-supervised digital literacy, research support, custom explanations, brainstorming, editing support, privacy awareness, source-checking, project building, and responsible tool use. Since Navie and Mayzie are under 13 for September 2026, ChatGPT interactions should be parent-operated or parent-led.
- AI is also part of Tanya's parent-accessibility and instructional-support plan. Tanya has diagnosed severe learning disabilities, ADD, and dyslexia, so AI tools help her explain difficult subjects, create custom lessons, build visual/video/audio supports, create practice questions, conduct short quizzes, support dictation/speech-to-text, organize lessons, build evidence artifacts, and document what was taught. WISDOM-facing wording should make clear that Tanya remains the supervising parent and uses AI as a parent-operated teaching and accessibility tool, not as unsupervised child use.
- Internal technology priority added July 23, 2026 by Travis: exhaust AI-native curriculum options before defaulting to traditional internet incumbents. Khan Academy, generic learning apps, YouTube, and conventional online programs are fallback, benchmarking, remediation, source-checking, or evidence tools. Custom AI-generated explainers, Codex-built websites/simulations, parent-approved AI video/image/audio, and project-specific learning environments are the preferred first design pass. Verify current AI tool names and capabilities before purchase or use.
- Learning records should be simple: screenshots, photos, reading logs, activity records, work samples, receipt notes, and weekly parent notes.
- The family can keep the learning child-led and project-based while the parent-facing record translates it into WISDOM-friendly subject language.

## Family Home Education Philosophy

The Steward family uses a parent-directed, technology-supported, child-led hybrid home education approach. Our goal is to support each child as a whole person through reading, writing, math, practical life skills, creativity, movement, relationships, community experiences, and deep personal interests.

We believe learning happens through a mix of structured digital programs, planned lessons, real-world experiences, conversation, independent exploration, family responsibilities, projects, books, documentaries, field trips, physical activity, creative work, technology, and community involvement.

The family also plans to use Calgary Public Library resources heavily, including library books, computers, educational programs, digital resources, and available printing allowances. Each family library card has a monthly printing allowance that resets rather than accumulates, so the family will use library printing before home printing whenever possible. This will help preserve reimbursement funding for resources that cannot be borrowed or accessed for free, such as selected lessons, field trips, technology, and learning materials that directly support the Education Program Plan.

For 2026-2027, the family would like to include a small music exploration trial. Navie may begin with acoustic guitar because the family already owns an acoustic guitar, with possible electric guitar interest later if she enjoys lessons and a teacher recommends next steps. Tanya would like to participate in some of the learning process with Navie. Mayzie may be invited to try keyboard/piano or guitar if she shows interest. The intention is to begin with a few teacher-led lessons and home practice before making larger purchases or commitments.

The family will document activities as physical education, health, socialization, and community evidence. For any reimbursement process, the family will submit only parent-paid eligible expenses that connect to the approved Education Program Plan and will not submit duplicate claims.

The family also plans to use real-world field trips for math, life skills, culture, and social studies. Examples include store-based budgeting trips such as IKEA dream-room planning, where the children compare prices, calculate tax, make choices within a budget, read product labels, sketch or measure room ideas, and discuss needs versus wants. The family may also use food, cultural displays, and community spaces as discussion points when appropriate.

Ancestry and cultural learning are important planned parts of the program. The children will learn about the Red River Settlement, Metis history and ancestry, Red Deer/Central Alberta history where appropriate, Celtic/Irish family heritage, Anglican and Catholic family history, Canadian history, geography, culture, music, art, food, stories, and respectful religious literacy through books, library resources, museums, cultural events, documentaries, family stories, maps, and field trips where possible. Sensitive or controversial historical topics will be parent-previewed, age-appropriate, and taught with multiple viewpoints.

Our home education style is flexible and responsive. We plan core learning areas, but we also leave room for curiosity, seasonal family rhythms, child-led interests, and hands-on life learning. Tanya Steward is the primary supervising home education parent. Because Tanya has diagnosed severe learning disabilities, ADD, and dyslexia, the program is intentionally designed so Tanya can supervise, facilitate, organize, and support learning while using accessible tools such as parent-operated AI support, custom digital lessons, iPads, computers, phones, typing tools, speech-to-text, dictation, audiobooks, videos, screenshots, clear checklists, and selected structured programs when useful.

AI-supported instruction is part of the parent's accessibility and teaching structure. Tanya may use ChatGPT/Codex or similar AI tools to help explain difficult concepts, create examples, prepare custom lessons, build simple websites or visual supports, ask review questions, run parent-supervised quizzes or oral checks, turn dictated child responses into text, and create a record of learning through screenshots, saved typed responses, project pages, or generated learning artifacts. Tanya remains responsible for choosing appropriate content, supervising the interaction, discussing the material with the children, and deciding whether the child understands the concept.

The family intends to preserve a warm, practical, organized home learning environment while maintaining enough records to support WISDOM facilitator reviews and Alberta supervised home education requirements. The goal is not to recreate a traditional classroom at home. The goal is to use appropriate tools and community supports so the children continue progressing academically while Tanya can realistically manage the home education program.

## Program Design Rules For This Family

These rules are for internal planning and can be softened for WISDOM wording if needed.

- Tanya is the supervising parent and facilitator, not the only academic instructor.
- The program must be simple enough for Tanya to understand and implement consistently.
- Technology is not an extra; it is part of the accessibility structure and curriculum-production structure of the homeschool.
- AI is part of Tanya's parent-accessibility structure and the family's preferred first-pass curriculum design system. It helps her teach and document learning despite severe learning disabilities, ADD, and dyslexia, and it lets Travis/Tanya/Codex create custom learning artifacts instead of relying first on generic incumbent platforms.
- Prefer programs with dashboards, progress reports, clear lessons, short assignments, and low parent-prep requirements.
- Avoid expensive trial-and-error when possible. Research, compare, and test free samples before buying.
- Use Khan Academy or similar tools for benchmarking, remediation, extra practice, progress reports, or evidence where they fit.
- Use custom AI-native lessons, Codex-built project artifacts, audiobooks, ebooks, AI-generated or parent-approved videos, speech-to-text, typing, AI-supported brainstorming/editing, and visual explanations when they reduce friction.
- Use AI-supported explanations, practice questions, quizzing, testing prompts, dictation, screenshots, and typed child responses as valid parent-supervised evidence when they show what was taught and what the child demonstrated.
- Use Calgary Public Library books, computers, resources, and printing allowance before buying resources that can be borrowed or printed at low cost.
- Use trial lessons before committing to larger music purchases or long term lessons.
- Keep the family's private sport/activity funding strategy internal. Do not submit the same expense to WISDOM if another source paid it, and do not disclose private funding details externally unless Tanya explicitly approves it.
- Include real-world math and culture trips in the plan before they happen so the evidence is clearly connected to the Education Program Plan.
- Build socialization into the plan as a requirement, especially for Navie.
- Keep evidence easy to collect: screenshots, app progress, photos, receipts, attendance/registration emails, short weekly notes, and samples of completed work.
- If a program creates daily battles, simplify, replace, or move the learning into another format rather than letting the whole homeschool stall.
- Track grade-level progress enough that the kids can continue moving forward academically and can transition later if needed.

## Navie Steward - Grade 7 Working Plan

### Learning Style

Navie is bright, capable, advanced for her age, and benefits from meaningful responsibility and independent work. She attended public school for Grade 6 in BC and would prefer to attend school, but the family has chosen home education after moving to Calgary. Her Grade 7 plan must respect that transition by providing enough structure, social connection, and measurable academic progress while still fitting the family's home education direction.

Navie can be selective and may resist programs that feel confusing, childish, repetitive, or pointless. Her plan should use clear, well-chosen technology and community activities rather than a large amount of trial and error. Tanya will act as supervisor and facilitator, with support from structured online tools, AI-assisted planning, clear checklists, and WISDOM facilitator guidance.

### EPP Foundation Outline

This is the broad structure that can be built before Peter's wording guidance. Final language should be adjusted after WISDOM replies.

Navie's Grade 7 home education plan will be parent-directed and supported by a mix of structured tools, project-based learning, real-world experiences, community activities, and regular evidence collection. The plan should give Navie enough structure to show academic progress while still leaving room for child-led interests, practical life learning, and family rhythm.

Core anchors:

- Technology-supported independence: laptop or computer-based learning if approved, typing, research, Khan Academy or similar tools, parent-supervised responsible AI use, beginner coding, digital organization, and portfolio work.
- Reading and language arts: novels, audiobooks, library books, articles, pen-pal letters, project writing, book/movie comparison, summaries, practical communication, and AI-supported editing with parent supervision.
- Math: grade-level practice through Khan Academy or similar, mental math, money, budgeting, price comparison, GST/tax, cooking/measurement, maps/time, and project-based problem solving.
- Science: body systems, health, animals, nature, environment, documentaries, experiments, technology, field trips, and observation notes.
- Social studies and worldview: Alberta/Canada, geography, current events, citizenship, government, Red River Settlement, Metis history, Celtic/Irish ancestry, family history, Bible/worldview, Anglican/Catholic family history, and respectful religious literacy.
- PE/Health and socialization: volleyball, swimming, YMCA/open gym, active outings, walking, posture/movement support, library/youth programs, and homeschool/community meetups.
- Art, music, and creative projects: face/body art practice, drawing/design, acoustic guitar exploration, rhythm/listening, digital portfolio, possible creative service/business projects, and project artifacts.
- Life skills and entrepreneurship: cooking, cleaning, household contribution, money awareness, planning, responsibility, supply care, customer/service thinking, and leadership.
- Evidence: app screenshots, reading/audiobook logs, writing samples, project photos, activity records, registration emails, field trip notes, practical life notes, and weekly summaries.

Funding/resource alignment:

- Possible WISDOM lane: laptop/tablet/computer support if approved, books, notebooks, printer/ink or library printing, educational software/apps, music lessons or instrument needs if reflected in the plan, field trips, project materials, science supplies, and parent resources.
- Private sport/activity support first: volleyball, swimming, YMCA programs, and other physical programs should use the family's private funding strategy internally. WISDOM-facing wording must mention only parent-paid eligible portions and no duplicate claims unless Tanya explicitly approves more.
- Evidence-only lane: activities paid by another funder can still be logged as PE/Health/socialization evidence without being claimed to WISDOM.

### Main Learning Areas

- Reading and literature: novels, articles, audiobooks, ebooks, interest-led reading, discussion, vocabulary, comprehension, library visits.
- Writing and communication: typing, journaling, creative writing, practical writing, summaries, persuasive writing, emails, project notes, AI-supported editing with parent supervision.
- Math and logic: grade-level Khan Academy or similar structured math practice, mental math, problem solving, budgeting, real-life math, logic puzzles.
- Science and nature: documentaries, digital lessons, experiments, nature study, health, body systems, technology, environment.
- Social studies and citizenship: Alberta/Canada, geography, current events, history, culture, community systems, Metis history, Celtic/Irish ancestry, family history, and respectful religious literacy.
- Technology: typing, research skills, responsible AI use, responsible device use, creative tech, digital organization, online learning habits.
- Music and creative arts: acoustic guitar trial, rhythm, listening, instrument care, practice habits, and possible teacher-led guitar lessons if she shows interest.
- Life skills and leadership: chores, planning, sibling leadership, cooking basics, household contribution, money awareness.
- Physical education and social growth: swimming lessons, volleyball, library programs, youth meetups, YMCA/open gym or sports programs, homeschool meetups, walking, outdoor time, and family outings.

### Evidence To Save

Digital progress screenshots, Khan Academy/app progress reports, typing samples, writing samples, reading or audiobook logs, math practice records, project photos, leadership notes, field trip notes, activity registrations, swimming/volleyball records, library participation, conversations about current events, technology projects, and practical life skill examples.

### WISDOM-Style EPP Draft

Use this as the next working version for WISDOM forms. It is written to follow Peter's guidance: specific learning goals, planned methods of instruction, resources connected to goals, and dated evidence from the school year.

#### Language Arts

Learning goals:

- Navie will strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, written communication, grammar, spelling, and editing through novels, audiobooks, articles, project writing, practical communication, and book/movie comparison work.
- Navie will practise writing in several formats, including summaries, reflections, creative writing, research notes, emails or letters, project descriptions, and short persuasive pieces.
- Navie will improve her ability to revise written work for clarity, punctuation, paragraph structure, complete thoughts, and audience.

Methods of instruction:

- Calgary Public Library books, ebooks, audiobooks, and digital resources.
- Parent-led discussion, read-aloud or audiobook follow-up, written response templates, typing practice, and AI-supported brainstorming/editing with parent supervision.
- Book-to-movie study such as Narnia, The Hobbit, or another parent-approved title if selected by the family.
- Project-based writing connected to Navie's interests, practical life, technology, community learning, or entrepreneurship.

Evidence:

- Dated writing samples, reading/audiobook logs, book response pages, typed work, edited drafts, project notes, and parent summary notes.

#### Mathematics

Learning goals:

- Navie will continue Grade 7-level math growth through number sense, operations, fractions/decimals/percentages, ratios, measurement, geometry, data, problem solving, and practical financial math.
- Navie will apply math to real-life situations such as budgeting, price comparison, GST/tax, cooking, measurement, scheduling, maps, travel planning, and project costs.
- Navie will build confidence and accuracy through regular short practice and correction of patterns of struggle.

Methods of instruction:

- Khan Academy or a similar structured online program with progress reports.
- Practical money and budgeting activities, grocery/store comparisons, cooking/measurement work, maps, calendars, and project planning.
- Parent review of completed work at least weekly, with extra practice when a pattern of struggle appears.

Evidence:

- Dated Khan Academy or app progress reports, workbook/printed practice pages if used, budgeting pages, project math notes, corrected work, and parent notes on progress.

#### Science

Learning goals:

- Navie will study body systems, health, animals, nature, biology, environment, technology, observation, and scientific thinking.
- Navie will learn to ask questions, research, observe, record findings, and explain what she notices through short written, visual, or digital responses.
- Navie will connect science learning to field trips, documentaries, experiments, nature study, and real-life health or technology topics.

Methods of instruction:

- The Human Body Book, documentaries, library resources, simple experiments, nature observation, science centre or zoo/museum visits where appropriate, and technology-supported research.
- Parent discussion, short research notes, diagrams, photos, and project artifacts.

Evidence:

- Dated science notes, diagrams, photos, experiment records, research pages, documentary notes, field trip notes, and project samples.

#### Social Studies, History, Geography, And Worldview

Learning goals:

- Navie will learn about Alberta, Canada, geography, maps, government, citizenship, current events, Canadian history, the Red River Settlement, Metis history, Celtic/Irish ancestry, and family history.
- Navie will explore the family's Jesus-centered beliefs, Ten Commandments foundation, Anglican/Catholic family history, and respectful religious literacy about other beliefs and world religions.
- Navie will practise respectful discussion, media literacy, and age-appropriate civic awareness.

Methods of instruction:

- Library books, maps, documentaries, family stories, cultural resources, museum or cultural field trips, parent-guided current events discussion, and written reflection pages.
- Parent-guided comparison of viewpoints, fact versus opinion, vocabulary, timelines, maps, and short research responses.

Evidence:

- Dated maps, timelines, reflection pages, research notes, discussion notes, field trip records, family history notes, and portfolio samples.

#### Physical Education, Health, Art, Music, Technology, And Life Skills

Learning goals:

- Navie will develop physical health, social confidence, teamwork, movement skills, posture awareness, and active habits through swimming, volleyball, walking, YMCA/open gym options, and active outings.
- Navie will explore creative arts and music through drawing/design, face/body art practice, possible acoustic guitar lessons or practice, rhythm/listening, project artifacts, and creative portfolio work.
- Navie will build technology skills through typing, research, responsible device use, online learning, beginner coding, parent-supervised AI-supported learning, and digital organization.
- Navie will learn beginner coding concepts such as sequencing, logic, loops, debugging, simple algorithms, and project-based coding. She may begin with visual/block-based coding and may later explore Python if it fits her readiness and interest.
- Navie will learn responsible AI literacy, including how to ask clear questions, protect private information, check AI answers, use AI for brainstorming and explanations, and produce her own final work.
- Navie will practise life skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, hygiene, budgeting, planning, responsibility, and age-appropriate entrepreneurship.
- Navie will learn age-appropriate entrepreneurship concepts, including budgeting, start-up costs, pricing, profit and loss, simple recordkeeping, customer service, product/service design, operating systems, sole proprietorship versus corporation at an introductory level, and how creative skills can become responsible service or product ideas.
- Navie may explore creative business directions such as clothing redesign, styling, art/design, makeup, nail art, hair, face painting, photography, videography, event services, content, or other parent-approved creative service or product ideas.
- Navie may use a parent-selected face/body art kit as an art learning tool to practise line work, colour, design planning, skin-safe application, hygiene, cleanup, photography of finished work for portfolio evidence, and possible birthday-party or event-service business planning when she is ready.
- If Navie explores face painting, nail design, makeup, hair, design, clothing redesign, photography/videography, or another creative service interest, she will research safety, hygiene, materials, care of supplies, client care, practice standards, cleanup, and business responsibility before any public-facing use.

Methods of instruction:

- Parent-directed community activities, library/youth programs, swimming or sports programs, movement practice, music trial lessons or home practice if selected, digital tools, family responsibilities, and real-world projects.
- If approved and purchased, a restricted school laptop or computer may be used for online learning, Khan Academy, research, typing, writing, portfolio work, and progress tracking.
- Visual/block-based coding tools, Code.org/Hour of Code-style activities, beginner coding puzzles, parent-selected coding resources, and possible Python introduction later.
- Parent-operated or parent-led ChatGPT/Codex use for brainstorming, explanations, vocabulary support, research planning, revision help, debugging support, responsible digital citizenship, practice questions, short quizzes, oral checks, dictation/speech-to-text, and parent accessibility support.
- Parent-guided entrepreneurship projects, budget sheets, simple business plans, supply lists, safety research, operating checklists, practice samples, creative portfolios, and age-appropriate comparisons of business structures such as sole proprietorship and corporation.
- Parent-selected art tools may include a face/body art kit for supervised art-class practice and portfolio work. Nail design can be included as art/design practice using supplies already owned by the family, with no planned purchase or reimbursement request.
- Creative service-project materials may be used as parent-selected learning resources. Costs will be submitted only if they are parent-paid, eligible, clearly connected to the EPP, and not excluded by policy.

Evidence:

- Dated activity records, registration emails, photos, music practice notes, coding screenshots or project samples, screenshots of parent-supervised AI lessons, typed or dictated child replies, short quiz/test records, parent notes on AI use, technology samples, project artifacts, entrepreneurship budget sheets, business plan drafts, supply lists, safety research, practice samples, life-skills notes, and parent summaries.

## Mayzie Steward - Grade 3 Working Plan

### Learning Style

Mayzie was in Grade 1 for 2024-2025, should be treated as Grade 2 for 2025-2026, and should be planned as Grade 3 for 2026-2027. She turns 8 on July 26, 2026, so she will be 8 for the September 2026 homeschool year. She benefits from gentle structure, encouragement, predictable routines, creative work, and calm foundations practice. She needs confidence-building and steady support without pressure.

### EPP Foundation Outline

This is the broad structure that can be built before Peter's wording guidance. Final language should be adjusted after WISDOM replies.

Mayzie's Grade 3 home education plan will be parent-directed, gentle, confidence-building, and practical. The plan should protect joy while steadily supporting reading, writing, math, movement, creativity, social growth, and foundational habits. Her learning should use short tasks, real books, repetition, creative projects, hands-on activities, movement, library resources, apps where helpful, and parent-supported evidence collection.

Core anchors:

- Reading foundations: read-alouds, repeated reading, whole-language support, sight words, labels/captions, library books, audiobooks, gentle phonics, and comprehension conversations.
- Writing foundations: handwriting, spelling, sentence building, copywork, captions, pen-pal letters, short creative writing, practical notes, and parent-assisted project writing.
- Math foundations: number sense, addition/subtraction, patterns, measurement, money, time, calendar, maps, games, cooking, store trips, and confidence-first practice.
- Science and nature: animals, plants, body/health, seasons, weather, simple experiments, documentaries, nature walks, and observation drawings or notes.
- Social studies and worldview: family, community helpers, maps, Canadian holidays, Alberta/Canada, Metis history, Celtic/Irish family stories, Bible/worldview, and respectful religious literacy.
- PE/Health and socialization: swimming, gymnastics or movement classes, YMCA/open gym, playgrounds, walks, active outings, library programs, homeschool/community meetups, manners, friendship skills, and confidence after bullying experiences.
- Art, music, and projects: drawing, crafts, imaginative play, picture books/comics, recipe/cooking photo book, keyboard/piano or guitar try-it if interested, rhythm, songs, and creative confidence.
- Life skills: hygiene, room reset, kitchen help, cleaning, laundry helper tasks, eye-care routine support where relevant, responsibility, and public manners.
- Evidence: reading notes, handwriting/writing samples, math pages or app screenshots, art/project photos, activity records, field trip notes, parent observations, and weekly summaries.

Funding/resource alignment:

- Possible WISDOM lane: books, notebooks, worksheets, library printing, learning apps, art/craft materials, science supplies, music trial resources, field trips, project materials, and parent resources.
- Private sport/activity support first: swimming, gymnastics, YMCA programs, and other physical programs should use the family's private funding strategy internally. WISDOM-facing wording must mention only parent-paid eligible portions and no duplicate claims unless Tanya explicitly approves more.
- Evidence-only lane: activities paid by another funder can still be logged as PE/Health/socialization evidence without being claimed to WISDOM.

### Main Learning Areas

- Reading foundations: phonics, read-alouds, independent reading practice, comprehension conversations.
- Writing foundations: handwriting, spelling, sentence building, copywork, creative writing, practical notes.
- Math foundations: number sense, addition/subtraction, patterns, measurement, money, time, games.
- Science and nature: animals, plants, seasons, body/health, simple experiments, documentaries.
- Social studies and community: family, local community, maps, Canadian holidays, helpers, cultures, Metis history, Celtic/Irish ancestry, and family stories.
- Art and creativity: drawing, crafts, music, imaginative play, design projects.
- Music exploration: songs, rhythm, keyboard/piano or guitar try-it lessons, and gentle music confidence if she is interested.
- Physical education: swimming, gymnastics or movement classes, outdoor play, walks, playgrounds.
- Life skills: chores, kitchen help, room reset, self-care, eye-care routine, responsibility.
- Social/emotional growth: sibling relationships, cooperative play, homeschool meetups, communication skills.

### Evidence To Save

Reading practice notes, handwriting/writing samples, math pages or game notes, art photos, science/nature observations, activity photos, eye-care routine notes if relevant, and examples of confidence or independence.

### WISDOM-Style EPP Draft

Use this as the next working version for WISDOM forms. It is specific enough for Peter's guidance while staying gentle, flexible, and confidence-building.

#### Language Arts

Learning goals:

- Mayzie will strengthen reading confidence, sight word recognition, phonics awareness, vocabulary, listening comprehension, and love of books through read-alouds, repeated reading, library books, audiobooks, labels, captions, and gentle reading practice.
- Mayzie will practise handwriting, spelling, sentence building, copywork, captions, short creative writing, practical notes, and parent-assisted project writing.
- Mayzie will build confidence expressing complete thoughts in spoken, drawn, and written forms.

Methods of instruction:

- Calgary Public Library books, picture books, early readers, audiobooks, parent read-alouds, repeated reading, gentle phonics support, labels/captions, and short writing templates.
- Parent conversation, oral narration, drawing with captions, copywork, spelling practice, and AI-supported parent planning.

Evidence:

- Dated reading notes, book logs, handwriting samples, spelling/copywork pages, captions, short writing samples, drawings with words, and parent observation notes.

#### Mathematics

Learning goals:

- Mayzie will strengthen number sense, counting, addition, subtraction, place value, patterns, money, time, calendar, measurement, shapes, and early problem solving.
- Mayzie will practise math through games, cooking, store play, maps, calendars, counting real objects, fake Canadian money, and short confidence-building practice.
- Mayzie will build math confidence by working from easy wins toward harder tasks without pressure or shame.

Methods of instruction:

- Hands-on manipulatives, games, fake Canadian money, cooking and measuring, calendar/time practice, Khan Academy or age-appropriate apps if helpful, and short printable practice pages.
- Parent review of completed work, with gentle reteaching when a pattern of struggle appears.

Evidence:

- Dated math pages, app screenshots if used, photos of hands-on math, money practice pages, cooking/measurement notes, calendar work, and parent notes.

#### Science

Learning goals:

- Mayzie will learn about animals, plants, seasons, weather, the human body, health, nature, simple experiments, observation, and cause and effect.
- Mayzie will practise noticing, asking questions, drawing observations, explaining what happened, and connecting science to everyday life.

Methods of instruction:

- Nature walks, simple experiments, The Human Body Book, documentaries, library books, animal/nature resources, field trips, observation drawings, and parent discussion.

Evidence:

- Dated science drawings, photos, simple experiment notes, nature observations, documentary notes, field trip notes, and parent summaries.

#### Social Studies, Community, Geography, And Worldview

Learning goals:

- Mayzie will learn about family, community helpers, local community, Alberta, Canada, maps, Canadian holidays, cultures, age-appropriate Red River Settlement and Metis history, Celtic/Irish family stories, and basic geography.
- Mayzie will learn the family's Jesus-centered beliefs, Bible stories, Ten Commandments foundation, and respectful awareness that different families may believe different things.
- Mayzie will practise manners, friendship skills, cooperation, public behavior, and confidence in social settings.

Methods of instruction:

- Library books, maps, family stories, Bible story resources, documentaries, community outings, cultural activities, parent discussion, drawing, storytelling, and simple reflection pages.

Evidence:

- Dated maps, drawings, discussion notes, community outing records, Bible/worldview notes, friendship/social-skill notes, and parent observations.

#### Physical Education, Health, Art, Music, Technology, And Life Skills

Learning goals:

- Mayzie will develop physical confidence, movement skills, water safety/swimming progress, coordination, posture awareness, social confidence, and active habits through swimming, gymnastics or movement options, YMCA/open gym, playgrounds, walks, and active outings.
- Mayzie will explore art, crafts, music, songs, rhythm, imaginative play, and possible keyboard/piano or guitar try-it lessons if she shows interest.
- Mayzie will use technology carefully for learning apps, audiobooks, parent-approved videos, photos of work, beginner logic/coding activities, and parent-supported learning.
- Mayzie will learn early coding concepts through age-appropriate visual activities, sequencing, patterns, directions, cause and effect, puzzles, and simple creative digital projects.
- Mayzie will learn early responsible AI awareness by watching Tanya or Travis use ChatGPT/Codex for safe school purposes, asking questions with a parent, checking whether answers make sense, and learning not to share private information.
- Mayzie will practise life skills such as hygiene, room reset, helping in the kitchen, cleaning, laundry helper tasks, responsibility, eye-care routine support where relevant, and public manners.
- Mayzie will be introduced gently to age-appropriate entrepreneurship concepts through pretend shops, budgeting, supply care, simple pricing, customer service manners, art/project planning, and helping with family business-style discussions when appropriate.

Methods of instruction:

- Parent-directed movement and community activities, creative projects, art/craft materials, music exploration, iPad learning apps, visual coding or sequencing apps, library resources, practical household routines, cooking help, and short parent-guided practice.
- Parent-operated or parent-led ChatGPT/Codex use for explanations, story brainstorming, vocabulary, project planning, safe digital-literacy modelling, practice questions, short oral checks, dictation/speech-to-text, and parent accessibility support.
- Parent-guided pretend business or simple entrepreneurship projects, art/design practice, supply care, budget sheets, simple pricing games, and age-appropriate customer service/social practice.

Evidence:

- Dated activity records, photos, art/project samples, music notes, app screenshots if used, coding/logic activity samples, screenshots of parent-supervised AI lessons, dictated or typed child responses, short quiz/test records, parent notes on safe AI modelling, simple budget/pricing pages, pretend business records, life-skills notes, eye-care routine notes if relevant, and parent summaries.

## Ledger Steward - Kindergarten / Play-Based Working Plan

### Learning Style

Ledger was born March 28, 2022 and turns 5 on March 28, 2027. For September 2026 planning, he is 4 and loves cars. Tanya is not worried if he is not eligible for funding this year and does not want Ledger to be a major homeschool focus yet. His learning should stay natural, play-based, active, relational, and hands-on through cars, stories, counting, colors, outside time, social practice, and copying his sisters when he wants to.

### Main Learning Areas

- Language: stories, songs, rhymes, conversation, vocabulary, listening skills.
- Early literacy: letters, sounds, name recognition, picture books, storytelling.
- Early math: counting, colors, shapes, sorting, matching, patterns, simple measuring.
- Fine motor: drawing, building, puzzles, playdough, cutting, tracing, vehicle play.
- Gross motor: outside play, climbing, running, swimming, movement games, playgrounds.
- Science and discovery: cars, machines, weather, animals, nature walks, cause and effect.
- Social skills: turn-taking, sharing, playdates, homeschool meetups, family routines.
- Life skills: simple chores, dressing, hygiene, helping, cleanup habits.

### Evidence To Save

Photos of play-based learning, building projects, counting games, drawings, books read, social practice, outings, movement activities, and short notes about new skills.

## WISDOM Questions To Send

Hello WISDOM,

Our family is considering registering for parent-directed supervised home education for the 2026-2027 school year. We are a child-led, hybrid homeschool/unschooling family in southeast Calgary, and we are looking for a supervising authority that supports parent-directed flexibility while helping us meet Alberta home education requirements.

I have a few questions:

1. Are there any enrollment, registration, administrative, or membership fees for new families?
2. Low-priority clarification: Ledger was born March 28, 2022 and turns 5 on March 28, 2027. Is he eligible for kindergarten home education funding for 2026-2027, or should we simply wait until 2027-2028?
3. How should a child-led/unschooling-friendly family word the Education Program Plan so it is flexible but still acceptable?
4. What level of detail do you expect for a Grade 7 home education plan?
5. What portfolio evidence do facilitators usually like to see?
6. Are swimming lessons, volleyball, indoor sports, YMCA/open gym programs, gymnastics, recreational facility passes, homeschool co-ops, field trips, museum memberships, library programs, tutoring, online subscriptions, books, and learning supplies potentially reimbursable if they are connected to the Education Program Plan?
7. Are there WISDOM families, gatherings, or facilitator contacts in southeast Calgary or Calgary-area communities?
8. Is there a waitlist or internal deadline we should know about before the September funding deadline?

Thank you,

Tanya Steward