We use Right Start with our 5yo, and I agree, the first 5 or 10 lessons are very easy..even for my 3 year old, I was thinking. But then at about lesson 18, it does start to prgress quite quickly. Even and odd numbers, counting by 5's, then 10's, and then 20's.. uyou could try it, up to a certain point, just do 2 lessons a week, and then if he hits a wall, back off for a bit.

Has anyone used this? I saw it in the bookstore at Great Books Academy, and it is recommended for Kinder.

Thanks, I found it! :001_smile:

Im one of those that needs it spelled out...:confused:...what is MEP? Thanks!

Thanks for the input. I had looked at the samples of Oak Meadow, and they actually didnt seem at all waldorfy, which suprised me, but pleased, because I am not waldorfy. The only thing that is waldorfy about me, is maybe celebrating the seasons, and the crafts, which I love. But I am mostly Charlotte Mason, Classical...:001_smile: I had heard that Oak Meadow was actually quite controversial with the waldorf community for not being waldorf enough..especially in the later years, which it looked to me, the only thing that may have been done in waldorf style was the Teachers Manual, which looked very optional. I think we may do Life of Fred and another program, possibly teaching textbooks? I am terrified of teaching math! So I have heard that Teaching Textbooks is a good option for those of us that need mcuh extra help teaching math :scared:. I am hoping that my older boy will help with the little ones, as I think that would be a great lesson and bonding experience for them :thumbup:.

Thank you for the responses! I had no idea I was getting any, because i wasnt getting any notifications. Thats fixed now, lol. I am just There are so many options out there and I am not sure what would be the best. We were looking at Moving Beyond the Page one day, and he seemed really fascinated with that, because there is a Unit that covers Force and Power, which is a unit study pertaining to war,world history, force and motion in science, and language arts related to these subjects. He thought that was "cool" because his uncle just left for the army last year, so he is very fascinated. So, that is an option. I liked the idea of Oak Meadow also, because it started with ancient history, which is what I would be starting my 1st grader in, so I could do history with them at the same time, and my 6th grader would have more in depth study of the time period. Is there another history study guide that goes along with SOTW? But more in depth for older students? That is what I am planning on using for my younger DS. And thank you for the bible study reference, I will look into it!

I just bought Eco Art, we really like it. Also, www.thecraftycrow.com has seriously awesome crafts. DLTKkids.com has great ones too, that are a little more simple. :)

For a kinder and 6th grader?

My DS1 will be in 6th grade next year, and DS 2 in first. My plan was to start SOTW 1 with them, together, with more in depth study for my 6th grader. This will be my 6th graders 1st year homeschooled, and in school right now they are studying American History. Should I go on from that timeline, with late American history, or do you think it would be ok to start with SOTW from the beginning? I was thinking if I started with AH, I would get him Moving Beyond the Page10-12 year old package. But it sounded nice to be able to study with them together, with projects and things being similar... Any thoughts? Thanks!

He does definitely have basic math mastered. He is advanced in every area of schooling, so I am thinking I need to make sure that he is challenged enough to not get bored?

Anyone?? :bigear:

Hello! I am now homeschooling my 3 and 5 year olds, and my 10 year old is in 5th grd PS. Next year he has decided he wants to homeschool! :001_smile: I am a little nervous, because I am not familiar even myself anymore with 6th grade material! I want something that has great instruction, and lots of supportive materials to help me, as well as him, excel in homeschooling. I had heard that for his age, Oak Meadow was a good Language Arts, History, and Science curriculum, and is based on traditional, classical, and waldorf philosophies. I checked it out, and it looks interesting, and I liked how the lessons are laid out for you very simple and clear, with the option of a teachers manual. So I was thinking of doing Oak Meadow for Language Arts, History, and Science. For math, I had shown him a sample of Life of Fred, and he really liked it. Is Life of Fred enough math on its own, or do I need to add more Math? I was thinking of Artistic Pursuits for Art.. What else would you add in addition to what I already have planned? FYI, we are part of a charter, so I need to stick with mostly secular material. BUT I would love a reference to a great Bible Study curriculum for his age level! Thanks for the help!! :bigear: