thanks for all these thoughts. How much time is generally needed to spend on math each day with Right Start? I would like to keep things to 20-30min. intervals in general. As apposed to mus? Thanks.

What are your experiences with these two programs for Kindergarten? I thought I was all set with Math-U-See..but I haven't ordered anything and I am drawn to Right Start. My son will be 5 when we start. He often blows me away with math concepts that he seems to understand. Today he told me that when he turns six (not 5 yet), Daddy will be 32. He was correct! And he does this type of thing on a regular basis. He also seems to understand addition concepts "in his head". We were talking about two weeks time and he figured out that he should add the 7 days in the first week to the 7 days in the second week to come up with the number of days in two weeks. Then proceeded to add it up. He recognizes double digit numbers and can count well up into double digits. He seems to be somewhat of an auditory learner. What would you choose? Thanks!

Did you use a curriculum for geography? My ds does seem keenly interested in geography. In fact, I'm fairly certain he would enjoy TOG...but all other subjects might suffer!! And, I want to make sure we get some basics solidified. I would love to hear what kind of geography work you did for pre-k. Thanks!

What can someone tell me about this program for a Ker? Thanks!

"Science - Noeo Chemistry I - we completed Sonlight Sciene K last month" MissKNG: What were your thoughts on the Sonlight K science?

My oldest will be beginning Kindergarten this fall. I have also have two toddlers (1.5 and 3). I have spent HOURS and DAYS poring over different curriculum options. My husband leans heavily toward a classical approach with lots of "life experience" and "hands-on" learning. I am on board but enjoy unit studies and I'm a huge charlotte mason fan. TOG seems like a wonderful combination. I have looked extensively at the 3 weeks that are free to download. Here are my hesitations. While I would love to spend all day everyday on history/bible/geography, I need to spend time on handwriting, math, and reading as well. If I do start TOG this year, at half-speed, are we taking on too much for a Kinder year? Will I be able to bring my little girls into some of the hands-on activities? Is the material too heavy for a 5-year-old? Have others used a separate science curriculum or just tried working science into the units? Has anyone done year 1 at half speed with a 5-year-old? What else did you have time to do each day? I don't want to overwhelm myself or him with more than 2 - 3 hours of school, four days/week. Please share your thoughts/experiences both good and bad. Thanks! Melissa