Slache Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Reading Lessons Through Literature, copywork and narration School Arithmetics Book One Greek and Spanish Story of The World I Building Foundations for Scientific Understanding I Artistic Pursuits Beethoven Who? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I haven't decided yet, but know it will probably be very different from oldest dd's 1st grade. I've already changed up Gymnast's kindergarten year, I'm really not sure what 1st grade will look like. I'm just posting nonsense right now to follow this thread. :D (Nonsense, but all true...) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) I want to play! Reading: Continue working through Progressive Phonics. Add in lots of review games. Writing: We should finish handwriting instruction this year, so next year we will start doing copy work. Math: Shiller History and Literature: BYL 1, slightly modified. IEW Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Science: undecided. Maybe BFSU, maybe BYL, maybe Magic School Bus, maybe interest led with kits. I want something that satisfies his wonderful curiosity while still being easy to implement with a 3 year old Tasmanian Devil in the house. We will also start learning ASL, and he will continue his speech therapy and karate. ETA: I'm also considering Laying Down the Rails for Children. Or some other character training. Edited January 23, 2017 by lanalouwho 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) I'll have a first grader!Math -- MEP 1 maybe? Or maybe something else. I get bored easily, and I just went through MEP 1 last year with a big brother. Updated: I thought about all the math programs I have around here and wasn't feeling any of them for DS3. My father taught him how to add and subtract when they were here for several weeks in January, and DS3 took to it like crazy. He now writes out math problems for himself for fun. So I bought a handful of grade 1-2 math workbooks from Amazon for him. He was so excited and kissed the books, then promptly started doing pages for fun. I'll see how far those get us and then see. History -- American along with third grade brother, homemade cobbled together using the American parts of SOTW 3 and 4.Literature -- American and whatever else he wants. More of OPGTTR if he isn't reading well on his own by then.Writing -- copywork, maybe HWOT printingScience -- probably just listening in on REAL Science Odyssey with third graderArt -- Draw Write Now and a lot of paint and paper and ink. He loves to draw! Picture study focusing on American history. We just got a lovely book of Norman Rockwell works, and he will adore that. Edited April 9, 2017 by happypamama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) It will change some, almost definitely, but here's the gist for dd6. Most is just continuing what she's already doing. Math: Beast Academy 3b-4a? Writing: Writing With Ease 2 Spelling: All About Spelling 3 Grammar: First Language Lessons 2 History: unknown Science: Mystery Science Piano: Hoffman Academy Reading: Continue Mensa reading list There's more to it than that, but I'll edit when we get there. We start our year about Independence Day, so we've got some time and tweaking to do. Edited January 23, 2017 by Meagan S 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 So far I have: Read something Do something with numbers Write stuff Read aloud books Follow interests in science Play a lot Kind of looks like this year... I'm so much help... :leaving: :lol: Well, actually, I know we'll more than likely continue with MEP 1 and Shiller. That's all I got. 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) My 6 year old starts 1st next week! We're doing: Pr1me maths (like Singapore) 1b/2a Life of fred Kind of WWE, LEM phonics hybrid using readers/books from llatl red. Yeah... Draw write now Tag along with history and science read alouds. We may start with some Russian later in the year. Swimming and violin lessons. My main goal for the year is to increase reading fluency. He's naturally good with maths and loves art/nature. He spends a lot of time just being outside. Edited January 23, 2017 by LMD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 I want to play! Reading: Continue working through Progressive Phonics. Add in lots of review games. Writing: We should finish handwriting instruction this year, so next year we will start doing copy work. Math: Shiller History and Literature: BYL 1, slightly modified. IEW Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Science: undecided. Maybe BFSU, maybe BYL, maybe Magic School Bus, maybe interest led with kits. I want something that satisfies his wonderful curiosity while still being easy to implement with a 3 year old Tasmanian Devil in the house. We will also start learning ASL, and he will continue his speech therapy and karate. ETA: I'm also considering Laying Down the Rails for Children. Or some other character training. I have BFSU and it looks fabulous! I'll chat more if you want to. I have Laying Down The Rails and read one section. Yay me. It will change some, almost definitely, but here's the gist for dd6. Most is just continuing what she's already doing. Math: Beast Academy 3b-4a? Writing: Writing With Ease 2 Spelling: All About Spelling 3 Grammar: First Language Lessons 2 History: unknown Science: Mystery Science Piano: Hoffman Academy Reading: Continue Mensa reading list There's more to it than that, but I'll edit when we get there. We start our year about Independence Day, so we've got some time and tweaking to do. This is exhausting. I'm exhausted. So far I have: Read something Do something with numbers Write stuff Read aloud books Follow interests in science Play a lot Kind of looks like this year... I'm so much help... :leaving: :lol: Well, actually, I know we'll more than likely continue with MEP 1 and Shiller. That's all I got. Looks good! My 6 year old starts 1st next week! We're doing: Pr1me maths (like Singapore) 1b/2a Life of fred Kind of WWE, LEM phonics hybrid using readers/books from llatl red. Yeah... Draw write now Tag along with history and science read alouds. We may start with some Russian later in the year. Swimming and violin lessons. My main goal for the year is to increase reading fluency. He's naturally good with maths and loves art/nature. He spends a lot of time just being outside. Russian? More details, please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I have BFSU and it looks fabulous! I'll chat more if you want to. I have Laying Down The Rails and read one section. I'm worried that BFSU won't be user-friendly. I've heard it's not open-and-go. And the toddler tornado makes everything more difficult than it should be. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Looks good! The interesting thing is, that list is what Dancer remembers of her 1st grade year, and she's now in the 11th! I was using MFW1 with her, but since we did Spanish first, she wasn't ready for the phonics, so we did language arts including the Bible journal in Spanish. She also remembers the science we did. Book basket was a good mix in Spanish and English and it worked out well. Gymnast is about 10 times more active than her sister was, and is writing phobic. She actually sounds a lot like LMD's son in loving math, art, and nature, and spending vast amounts of time outside. Gymnast likes lots of reading aloud, but the SL books don't seem to be connecting with her. English is her stronger language (unlike big sister at this age), but we still plan to homeschool bilingually in Spanish some kind of way. She is also interested in learning German. :mellow: This is why I have no idea what to do with her at this point. I'm looking at this as an intellectual challenge in which I get to use my vast creative juices ( :huh:) and resources to plan an education for this child. Whatever the plan turns out to be, it will involve a lot of indoor trampoline jumping. Once I buy one. That is the only thing (besides Shiller) that worked for Dancer that I know will work for Gymnast. I keep posting unhelpful stuff just to annoy Slash, for those who are wondering. In this way, she knows I'm thinking of her and still love her. :D That, and I'm thinking aloud. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) . Edited June 17, 2022 by SilverMoon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'm worried that BFSU won't be user-friendly. I've heard it's not open-and-go. And the toddler tornado makes everything more difficult than it should be. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk I'm using Whitehawk's order of lessons and making a chart so it's open and go.Lesson Page# Books Activity Notes The interesting thing is, that list is what Dancer remembers of her 1st grade year, and she's now in the 11th! I was using MFW1 with her, but since we did Spanish first, she wasn't ready for the phonics, so we did language arts including the Bible journal in Spanish. She also remembers the science we did. Book basket was a good mix in Spanish and English and it worked out well. Gymnast is about 10 times more active than her sister was, and is writing phobic. She actually sounds a lot like LMD's son in loving math, art, and nature, and spending vast amounts of time outside. Gymnast likes lots of reading aloud, but the SL books don't seem to be connecting with her. English is her stronger language (unlike big sister at this age), but we still plan to homeschool bilingually in Spanish some kind of way. She is also interested in learning German. :mellow: This is why I have no idea what to do with her at this point. I'm looking at this as an intellectual challenge in which I get to use my vast creative juices ( :huh:) and resources to plan an education for this child. Whatever the plan turns out to be, it will involve a lot of indoor trampoline jumping. Once I buy one. That is the only thing (besides Shiller) that worked for Dancer that I know will work for Gymnast. I keep posting unhelpful stuff just to annoy Slash, for those who are wondering. In this way, she knows I'm thinking of her and still love her. :D That, and I'm thinking aloud. Are there laws about how much she has to write? The Complete Writer has short lessons, short sentences and is easy to implement. I, though many would disagree, wouldn't use FLL with it. You could also wing it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyroo Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 My middle son will be in 1st next year. He does a lot of his content subjects with his brothers who are 2 years older and 2 years younger than him. Literature - Beginning chapter books - he will start working his way through the Mensa list Spelling - AAS 1Writing - WWE 1Typing - Typing Instructor for Kids Math - Math Mammoth 2 + Singapore CWP + XtramathScience - Mr. Q Chemistry History - SOTW 3Geography - Charlotte Mason type map study Spanish - Rosetta StoneArt - Home Art StudioElectronics - EEME projectsCoding - Code MonkeyExtras - Homeschool gym + Swimming At least I think that is roughly how it will shake out. Wendy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) I have BFSU and it looks fabulous! I'll chat more if you want to. I have Laying Down The Rails and read one section. Yay me. This is exhausting. I'm exhausted. Looks good! Russian? More details, please.Oh there's not many details to tell lol! My older two do Russian with rosetta stone and duolingo and bits and pieces. He'll probably start with some simple worksheets I made and dabble with rosetta, just the vocab parts for a while. But that depends on how much time we have. I forgot to put in the other group stuff we do like bible, memory work and nature journal that he also participates in. Ps, I loved bfsu! I did vol 1 and part of 2 with my olders. Edited January 23, 2017 by LMD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'm using Whitehawk's order of lessons and making a chart so it's open and go. Lesson Page# Books Activity Notes Okay, so with a little planning upfront it should be doable? I'm okay with that. It's the last minute "oh no! I was planning on this lesson but I really should've covered that first and now Mal has bit the dog again and there's an entire box of cheerios on the floor" that I'm worried about. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) 1. Are there laws about how much she has to write? The Complete Writer has short lessons, short sentences and is easy to implement. I, though many would disagree, wouldn't use FLL with it. 2.You could also wing it. 1. Nope, no laws. 2. More than likely, what I will do. MFW Bible journal was just the child drawing a picture then narrating a sentence (gradually got longer by end of the year) that had to do with the story they read, the parent writing it down, and the child copying. Since I did it in Spanish, I was winging it anyway. I wing a lot. I should be an expert on flying. But, alas, I am not. Confounding the problem is not knowing whether I will still be working part time, going full time, or at all next year, so not knowing how much time I will actually have. First grade shouldn't take more than an hour and a half or so anyway (sit-down work). But, I'll also have a graduating senior. :ohmy: :scared: Very, Extremely, Tentative: Phonics - finish The Reading Lesson (starting the book tomorrow. Printed samples "got done," so I bought the book) with MFW supplementing Spelling, once TRL is done - start AAS 1. Dancer was dyslexic (and there is a possibility that Gymnast is as well), so I have levels 1-4 on hand. Will limit to tiles and whiteboard on days she has writing from MFW. Spanish phonics - La Pata Pita 1, or index cards and the Silly Word Game (hey, it works) MFW1 for Bible, history, science (including nature study), and writing. I still have it from when I did it with oldest. Other science will be done at student interest. She's currently talking about space... Math - continue a mix of Shiller and MEP 1 MFW includes book basket (library), and I have a lot of Sonlight and other books on my shelves, for reading aloud and supplementing other subject areas. It will contain a mix of English and Spanish. This plan will probably change at least 3 times - once before this school year ends, another time within 6 weeks of starting 1st, and once mid-year. I will probably change writing to our own thing. ETA: I forgot to add German. She'll play with German apps. That's all I'll probably have time for... ETA2: I also forgot outside. Probably all day. We'll need to work a lot outside. Because outside. And she needs it. Edited January 23, 2017 by Renai 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Ivy Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 My babies are starting first in the fall! SOTW and Cross Seven BFSU Singapore math McGuffey primer Cursive and copywork Adventures in Phonics B and whatever is left of Alpha Phonics if we haven't finished it yet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 DD will be 1st next year. This is what I have so far: Geography-Homegrown world geography/cultures loosely using trail guide as a spine Art-Geography through art. She loves art, so I'll supply other options for her to use independently as well. Science-continue BFSU, focus on b&c threads math-continue Shiller, probably finish up 3 and then start 4. Spelling- continue homegrown multi-sensory lessons, inspired by wrtr, aas, and sys (finally got it fine tuned, not going to mess with it) LA-? Still working on this. Thinking IEW atff, mbtp la, or lightning lit 2. Need to see where we are when we get closer. Music-? not much, maybe continue to hang out with little brother doing mmpt and listen in on classics for kids with big brother. Maybe add wee sing around the world to tie into geography. I need to check this out from the library to preview it. She likes to dance and play percussion, but hates singing. Or maybe I will let ballet lessons satisfy the fine arts exposure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquitita Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 This will be my third time with a first grader. I'm still in the planning stages Spelling you see, finish level B. maybe start C Math: MUS beta or Singapore 1 Reading: have him read to me a couple times a week History/science: debating between bookshark K and BF American history plus ??? Science 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT7673 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 DD6 will complete MFW 1st grade along with listening to lots of read alouds and some poetry memorization. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 My #4 will be first grade next year. I feel pretty good with his plan. :lol: Math: CLE 1 or 2 depending on where he finished this year LA: FLL 1, WWE 1, big stack of books, R&S spelling or SWO B History: SOTW 2 Science: Mystery Science Extras: swim 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysanders Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 My oldest will be in 1st! I haven't started planning yet, but some things will stay the same and others I may change. So here's the tentative plan. Math: Right Start C (unless I find something else I fancy - I have heard mixed reviews of level C, but A and B have been wonderful) History: Tapestry of Grace (we are doing Primer this year, and I'm excited to do the full deal next year) Grammar/Writing: FLL2, WWE2, pen pal letters Reading: I will let him read whatever his heart desires, he's advanced and I'm not sure if I need anything formal here Science: Steve Spangler Science continued from this year (maybe? it is pretty awesome) Spanish: I don't know! Need to figure this out Art: Home Art Studio Bible: Continue to read daily Extras: Nature study with a friend, Coding in Scratch, swimming Writing it out makes it seem like a lot, but all this gets done really quickly, and we have plenty of time to play still. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 History/science: debating between bookshark K and BF American history plus ??? Science I saw your other thread about this. My 11th grader still has fond memories of SL K. Too bad it won't work for my youngest. Sigh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 I keep coming back to the Tapestry of Grace Primer. It looks so sweet, and gentler than SOTW. I also forgot to mention the Philosophy For Young Thinkers program. We'll buy it now just in case, but probably wind up waiting until my daughter is ready to participate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschoolmom3 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'm all :bigear: still deciding since it is my last I want it to be fun!! For sure so far: Saxon Math 2 & All About Spelling (working great and son is liking it) We never really had to do a phonics program for him so we just solidified any gaps this year with spelling and I also skimmed through the OPGTR book with him to make sure he could read them all. :-P I was lucky with this one he was easy! :D Outside activities: AWANA (loves it..:-P) I am debating between whether I want to do a coop or not next year we did not this year. He does miss his friends though...this one is very social! Thinking of doing just a PE class once or twice a week to play with other kids. He also takes piano lessons 2x month (we got a sweet deal worked out...don't necessarily need a teacher right now since I can teach him but he likes to play for his teacher what he has learned. :) Anyone else doing outside activities..coops etc? I like being at home so don't like to run to much during the week. Once a week tops. ;) My son LOVES building things..ie. K'nex & Snap Circuits... any other things to add to that type of learning? Would love to hear! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelylearned Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Math: Singapore 1A & B Language Arts: Lots of books. I will probably order the books for Memoria Press grade 2 through our charter school. HWOT grade 2. I cover science and history during our morning read aloud time. I may purchase the Beautiful Feet Books Early American History Primary pack. Outside art class that is just a few minutes from our house. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Probably, maybe, something like... Individual work: Reading...? DD5 read at a 2nd grade level Spalding for spelling and Phonics reinforcement WWE1 and FLL1 (grammar lessons only) Math Mammoth 2 Daily Geography grade 1 As a family: SOTW3, mostly using the Audiobook Elemental Science, Chemistry for the Grammar Stage Some Catholic stuff Some art stuff Some music stuff. Maybe piano? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieMama Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) If we get to stay home next year: Reading: Saxon Phonics 1; Reading Eggs; ETC Writing: WWE1, FLL 1 Math: Singapore 1A/1B and/or Saxon 2; Mathseeds; Prodigy Science: Building Blocks of Science 1 History: SOTW 1 Geography: Galloping the Globe Spanish: Song School Spanish Latin: Prima Latina French: Duolingo Lots of good literature for read aloud from Memoria Press, Sonlight, Mensa List, and Bookshark (love the library) We'll probably do most of this if we have to after school next year. Edited January 25, 2017 by AggieMama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnwife Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 So far I have: Read something Do something with numbers Write stuff Read aloud books Follow interests in science Play a lot Kind of looks like this year... Our oldest will be in 1st. And so far my plans looks like the above list. I'd love to have more details, but I am just not there yet. I am going to blame that on the newborn in the house. Most likely, we will continue Progressive Phonics for reading/phonics and get more serious about Miquon for math. We need to do more handwriting. Science/social studies/history will probably continue to be living books (I don't like that phrase). I am mostly posting here to make it easier to find this thread, because I clearly don't have detailed plans. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquitita Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) This will be my third time with a first grader. I'm still in the planning stages Spelling you see, finish level B. maybe start C Math: MUS beta or Singapore 1 Reading: have him read to me a couple times a week History/science: debating between bookshark K and BF American history plus ??? Science I'm considering adding explode the code book 4 to this, to cover syllabication. This is the only thing spelling you see doesn't cover, I think. Edited January 25, 2017 by vaquitita 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kesmom Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 AAR 2 HWOT something for spelling? WWE or ??? Math - continue in Singapore (he just started 1B) until Beast Academy 2 is out History - SOTW with the family Science - we tend to be interest led in the early years, plus a lot of living books Song School Latin with older brother 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beka87 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 My second daughter will be starting first grade. :) We school year round, so we don't have an official start date - one thing just kind of flows into the next. We'll be finishing up her K work and adding in a few more real subjects via reading and narrating. So, something like this: Phonics: First Start Reading (whatever is left), Alpha Phonics (whatever is left), McGuffey Readers; I need to collect more high quality leveled readers. I've never been a big fan, but I have all the BOB Books and my daughter loves to pick them up and read on her own. I think she'd do more of that if I had more of that sort of thing around. Copy Work: Home made and only on days when she isn't doing a lot of writing in First Start. She'll start with individual letters, work up to short words, then short sentences. Speech Therapy: Home made Grammar: I haven't decided if I want to do this next year or not...we may do it, but start more in January or something. Either FLL 1 (orally) or EFTTC 1 (orally), whichever I think she'll like better. Spelling: none yet Math: Right Start B, moving into C History: A Little History of the World (no narrating), Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans, and selections from 50 Famous Stories. Big sister is coming along for these books and will narrate from all of them. Science: Nature journal twice weekly and books about whatever she is interested in; we'll also read The Children's Book of Birds, The Burgess Animal Book, and James Herriot's Treasury for Children. Literature: St. George and the Dragon, Viking Tales, Tanglewood Tales, Just So Stories, and maybe something from Parables from Nature toward the end of the year. Geography: Around the World in 80 Tales and Home Geography Lessons; map drill of oceans and continents. 2nd Language: We may start this part way through the year with home made Gaelic. Picture Study: Come Look with Me series Art: ARTistic Pursuits, book 1; handicrafts with me and big sister (origami, crocheting, etc) She'll also start chess with me and her dad, attend ballet weekly, participate in weekly Poetry Tea Time, start recorder or tin whistle with me, listen to a poem a day from our term poet and a piece of music a day from our term composer. Morning Time covers Aesop's Fables, poetry memorization, prayers, songs, and read aloud that rotates between My Book House, tales from Celtic myth and history, and tales from American history. That looks like a lot typed out, but it won't take more than an hour and half daily. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoolC Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 We also school year round so we will just begin adding in our first grade picks as ds6 finishes up his current curriculum. Daily work: Phonics: continue with LOE foundations C/D Math: Singapore 1A/1B with some miquon thrown in Writing: WWE1 Bible: still deciding on this Weekly History: tagging along with brother in SOTW3 Science: Mystery Science supplemented with lots of library books and notebooking Geography: CM Elementary Geography and Evan moor geography Literature: fairy tales and tall tales from LCC list along with lots of family read alouds and poetry CM style artist study and composer study 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRobinson Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 My oldest boy will be in first grade this year. He is so excited. :) I've got all but one thing figured out: Reading- just increase fluency. Will have a long book list to work through. We might do some Moffat Girls stuff. Spelling- Spelling Workout B and C Grammar and Writing- EIW level 1 Handwriting- undecided Math - Math Mammoth 1a and 1b History- SOTW Vol 1 (group subject) Science- Science in the Ancient World (group subject, may have to tweak it down for him) Art- we'll do our own thing. He has natural talent so a curriculum or program just frustrates his creativity. Music- he'll start piano lessons this fall with me. I'll do it for as long as I can. I'm hoping to be able to teach him myself for the whole year and not have to hire an instructor until he's in 2nd grade. We'll see. He can already improv pretty well. Looks like Ray Charles. :coolgleamA: Phys Ed- swimming lessons in the summer and gymnastics lessons in the winter. In addition to history and science, we do memory work, poetry tea, cocoa classics, and family bible time together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Ugh. I read these boards too much. I'm beginning to think that FIAR would work really well this child. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meganrussell Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 My six year old just began his first grade year. He is using: Heart of Dakota Little Hearts for His Glory (History for Little Pilgrims, History Stories for Children, The World God Made, Devotions for the Children's Hour) The Reading Lesson Math Mammoth 1A Rod and Staff Finding the Answers I'm looking into handwriting programs. Right now, I'm just using a blank handwriting tablet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 My plans are just starting to take shape- she's a younger Kindergartener, so we've held off on a lot of worksheet type stuff so far and are trying to just follow her groove. Math- I plan to finish the first 1/2 of Saxon 1 in Kindergarten, so the second half of Saxon 1, and then see if she prefers MM or wants more Saxon. I also have Miquon and we play a lot of games Phonics- LOE B and hopefully C (we are already finished w/ LOE A for Kindergarten, working on fluency before we progress) Spelling- Soaring with Spelling (because older kids are using it, hope it works for her) Handwriting- McRuffy Handwriting- it has a sentence or two each day for copy work, we will incorporate basic grammar- nouns, verbs, adjectives, ect. into our copywork time. Science- Life Science w/ older sibblings, when their stuff is too hard- Usborne Beginner Science books or Mystery Science History- With older sibblings, later American History 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquitita Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Ugh. I read these boards too much. I'm beginning to think that FIAR would work really well this child. :D Glad to help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquitita Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) This will be my third time with a first grader. I'm still in the planning stages Spelling you see, finish level B. maybe start C Math: MUS beta or Singapore 1 Reading: have him read to me a couple times a week History/science: debating between bookshark K and BF American history plus ??? Science After debating between BF, Bookshark, and FIAR... I've decided on Bookshark K history and science. Math... Settled on Singapore 1 as a better fit for his personality/learning style. I'm thinking I'll also have him do explode the code 4 and DK geography workbooks once a week (the latter just cause they're short and sorta fun and he likes to do whatever the big kids are doing). These will also help spread spelling you see level B over the year (since he's already started it). He also wants to start piano next year. Edited January 27, 2017 by vaquitita 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) :D Glad to help Yes, it is ALL YOUR FAULT! :laugh: I actually started to use Beyond with my oldest several years ago, but it didn't work for us. Well, I didn't do the work. This other child I have is such a polar opposite of her sister (loving to read books over and over daily, artsy, learns in units, etc.), I am about 92.3% sure FIAR will work for her. Between your thread, and a little fly buzzing in my ear with samples and such, I'm doomed. Doomed, I say! :svengo: ETA: Just read your post above mine. My oldest was a SL (Bookshark sister) gal - all the way. My youngest doesn't like reading brand new stories every day, which is why I'm leaning toward FIAR for her. Edited January 27, 2017 by Renai 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Thinking out loud here. Curriculum: RLTL 2Xwk Copywork 3Xwk Ray's Arithmetic 1Xwk School Arithmetics 4Xwk Greek & Spanish 5Xwk TOG Primer 3Xwk BFSU 1Xwk Artistic Pursuits 1Xwk Memory Work: CC Foundations Guide Fighter Verses Hymns For a Kids Heart English and Spanish poetry Book Basket: Supports for TOG & BFSU YWAM Heroes for Young Readers The Ology Leading Little Ones To God The Church History ABCs Wisdom & The Millers A story bible? Tales From Shakespeare Books from Suppose The Wolf Were an Octopus Various poetry books Canta de Colores Poemas A Child's Book of Character Building Philosophy For Young Thinkers Readers: Treadwell McGuffey CLP Nature Reader Games: Beethoven Who? Geopuzzles I promise I'm not torturing my child, I just like options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) I promise I'm not torturing my child, I just like options. ^ :lol: I have a child (or two) like that. I *must* have options...else I perish. ;) Anyway, next year's first grader.... Math: finish R&S 1 (mostly oral), with some Miquon or MEP 1 thrown in there for fun. Or he might just do Singapore 1. Depends on how much energy his older siblings suck out of me. Phonics: finish Phonics Pathways, and work on Word Mastery as needed. Lots of dictation from those two books. Probably begin cursive later in the year. Grammar: FLL1 and WWE 1. Everything else: SL Core K (has history, science, Bible, and lit), plus loads of library trips and Librivox. He'll continue to listen in to family read alouds as well. That's it. He'll be fine. :coolgleamA: Edited January 27, 2017 by Zoo Keeper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) Thinking out loud here. Curriculum: I promise I'm not torturing my child, I just like options. I like to call them resources, and pull from them as I see fit. Edited January 28, 2017 by Renai 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherL Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I think this will be the plan... MATH - finish second half of Saxon 1, first half of Saxon 2 PHONICS - Explode the Code 3, 5, and 6 (I save 4 for later on) WRITING - journal writing, working on good sentences SPELLING - Spalding LITERATURE - Literature pockets and some FIAR books SCIENCE - Real Science Odyssey Life Science HISTORY - I'm pretty sure he's not ready for SOTW yet, so we will do country/continent studies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom of 2 boys Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 So far I'm thinking: Bible - BSGFAA Spelling - Looking at AAS or Spelling You See History - Probably Beautiful Feet Books Early American History Primary (might add some books from MFW and/or Sonlight) Geography - The 50 States: Explore the USA With 50 Fact Filled maps (book) along with a sticker map and states coloring book Math - Singapore Primary 1B/2A Phonics - Explode the code Reading - Readers from the library / Mensa for kids K-3 reading list for read alouds Handwriting - A Reason For Handwriting Science - DK First ________ Encyclopedia's along with some hands on kits and probably those Inquisikids DVD's -------- Gym & Swim class Social Skills class Warm Water & Movement class (sensory) Possibly Hippotherapy every other week This will probably change though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SereneHome Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have NO idea what I am going to do as he is not reading yet. At all! So..... I am completely at a loss :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) Nm. Edited February 2, 2017 by Slache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have NO idea what I am going to do as he is not reading yet. At all! So..... I am completely at a loss :( Can't you just focus on reading and math with him and he can follow along the rest with big bro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SereneHome Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Can't you just focus on reading and math with him and he can follow along the rest with big bro? Yes, we will surely be doing that, I just didn't expect to be teaching reading in 1st grade. But he really hasn't been ready. I don't even know if he is ready now. Well, we still have another 6 months, so may be a miracle will happen :) He is doing well in math and HWOT, so there is that also. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 First grade is when reading used to be taught. You're not so off base in regards to that. :D I don't know when the push to get them reading BY first grade happened, but I don't think that pressure is necessary. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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