I would second the Spell to Write and Read suggestion. There is a bit of a learning curve initially for you the teacher, but there is nothing about it that an older child would find to childish. There is a wonderful yahoo group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SpellToWriteAndRead/ that is so helpful. They can answer your questions & provide a lot of support. The yahoo site has a lot of very helpful information in the "files" section for beginners as well as those using the program with older children. Hope this is helpful.

You guys are truly amazing & so very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your curriculum choices, links, resources, and opinions. You have provided so many great ideas & helpful suggestions. Now I will need to research some of your recommendations a little further & make some decision. I really appreciate your time & willingness to be so helpful. Thanks again & bless you all!

I would love to hear what you loved & what worked well for you & your child, as well as, what you would avoid. I would also love any history & science recommendations from a Christian perspective. Are there any games or extra materials that you found helpful? Thank you in advance for your time.

Thanks ladies, you have been very helpful. I really do appreciate your time & your advice.

I am wanting to add Singapore Math to Horizon 1 for 1st grade. What level should I buy? I am not too familiar with Singapore. What materials will I need to teach it properly? Do I need a TM or specific manipulatives? Where do you recommend I purchase Singapore Math? Has anyone used these two math programs together? If so I would love to hear what your experience has been. Thanks in advance.

There are a total of 70 phonogram cards in the SWR set. In addition to I-1, I have I-1/2, I-1/3, & I-1/4, which is the last card in my set. Hope this helps.

Ladies, thank you so much for your willingness to share your opinions & experiences. You have been very helpful. I am very thankful for your time & your wisdom.

Has anyone started with 100EL to get their child reading & then transitioned into SWR as a core reading & spelling curriculium? I understand they are very different approaches to reading, is it hard to transition from one to the other? I would sure appreciate any personal experience, opinions, or recommendations anyone is willing to share with me. TIA