Whereneverever Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I see some other grades, and my apologies if there's already a first grade thread. :) We're starting 1st this year with DD1. So far my plans are: WWE1 Spelling Workout A First Language Lessons 1 finishing Cursive First Miquon Orange and Singapore 2A SOTW1 and activity guide Prima Latina for science we're doing it pretty much as written in WTM and catechism stuff. Anyone else want to share?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjdkek Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Our plans look a lot alike. WWE 1 FLL 1/2 SOTW 1 w/act guide ETC 5,6,7,8 Spelling workout A Apologia Zoology II Zaner-Bloser handwriting Song school latin MUS Alpha Piano lessons kickboxing juijitsu and starting in Jan. weekly art lessons (art teacher won't take them until 7) We try to fit in nature study and experiments when we can. Oh and lots of reading. He reads every day. I am excited to see what others are doing. Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 finish Phonics Pathways (we are 2/3rds through now) ETC 3, 4, 4.5 FLL1 Singapore Math 1B/2A Miquon Orange and Red SOTW Volume 3 w/ activity guide My World Science Woods and Tropical Rainforest IEW's Poetry Memorization Piano Assigned Reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristiana Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Finish OPGTR (we're on lesson 163 right now) WWE 1 GWG 1 Zaner-Bloser handwriting Singapore Math (we're in the middle of 1A right now) Kindermusik class Joining big brother for: SOTW 3 and added American history Elemental Science Chemistry Classics for Kids Finish Artistic Pursuits 2 Outdoor Hour challenges Scripture and memory work Lots of library books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy in TN Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 There was a first grade thread somewhere, but I'll post again.;) Language Arts AO Year 1 Lit and Poetry (selections from) Queen's Memorization Copywork Penmanship MCP Phonics Wordly Wise Easy Grammar IEW All Things Fun & Facinating (plan to use a little over half) Math Math Matters Primary Challenge Math Kumon Math History, Geography, Culture, Bible, and Art WinterPromise QMA tag-a-long Science WinterPromise World Around Me Other Nature Walks RS Farsi Calvert Discoveries in Music HTH- Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubelle Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 First Grade: SOTW 1 Saxon 2 FLL 1 Zaner Blozer 2 Spelling Workout Science - still undetermined (waiting for Dh to check them out!) Bible - forget the name of it! Evan-Moor 1st grade geography Start independent reading!? Can it all be done!?!?!?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Our plans for this year: MCP Math Level A Miquon Math Orange Book Calculadder SOTW 1 and Activity Guide Tanglewood's Geography Lessons Tanglewood's Health & Safety Lessons The Easy Spanish Natural Science: Studying birds, trees, weather and climate, and the human body with nature walks and books BFSU (Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding) Spectrum Phonics Grade 2 Literature Read-Alouds Italic Handwriting Book B Poetry for Young People Series: Emily Dickinson and A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson Getting to Know The World's Greatest Composers Series: Bach and Mozart Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists Series: El Greco and Botticelli Theology and Virtues using The Bible in 365 Stories and The Children's Book of Virtues Spelling through Dictation and Narration Copywork Reading Art Other: Horse-back riding, tennis, and piano It looks like a lot, but we have short lessons and some lessons are only once a week Edited June 4, 2009 by sagira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) . Edited April 21, 2023 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Am I wierd that I love replying to these threads? Daily subjects: Math: Miquon, games Phonics: Word Mastery, HOP and BOB readers, games Latin: Song School Latin Handwriting: Everything for Handwriting, bought at Wal-Mart, copywork Weekly subjects: Geography: My First Sticker Atlas, Children Around The World (I think both from Dover), Arizona, state, and world maps, assorted materials for an Arizona unit study History: How Children Lived, a timeline, Arizona unit study Science: Tree of Life unit study, Arizona unit study (desert ecosystem, local flora/fauna) Art: Drawing with Children Heathen Studies: Kinder Edda, memory work (ritual, Havamal) Classical Studies: Usborne First Book of Greek Myths English Studies: Grimm's Fairy Tales, Jungle Book, Just So Stories, poetry memory work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We did what is in my signature, except we started with MUS Alpha and then switched to Singapore math. Also, we didn't start Spanish and Grammar until January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3babiesmommy Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Heart of Dakota Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory WWE 1 FLL 1 Veritas Phonics Museum 1st Grade ETC 3,4,5 MUS Alpha Mathematical Reasoning Level A Building Thinking Skills Primary Veritas First Favorites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We're doing: First Language Lessons Writing with Ease All About Spelling, level 1 Story of the World, vol. 1 Horizons math 1 R.E.A.L. Science Hooked on Spanish AOP Bible AOP History and Geography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABE Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 finishing Phonics Pathways First Language Lessons 1 Writing with Ease 1 Handwriting without Tears Math U See Alpha Story of the World 1 with activity guide science is still to be determined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaOz Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We are nearly half way through our school year here, and this is what my 1st grader is doing. Math: Easy Learn Maths 1A, 1B and probably will go on to 2A. Also practice sheets from homeschoolmath.net English: Abeka Language 1 and LLATL Red, copywork, narration. Reading: McGuffey Reader 2 and SL books, poetry. Handwriting: Beatrix Potter Copywork from http://www.downunderlit.com History, Geography, Bible, Literature: Sonlight Core 1 Science: Abeka Science 1 (finished) and now reading 'I Wonder Why Kangaroos Have Pouches', and keeping a journal. Art: Artistic Pursuits Music: Violin and piano. It really looks like heaps when I type it out like this, but the day-to-day reality is not that huge. We alternate Abeka Language and LLATL. Copywork and narration is usually part of history and science journals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Math - CLE 100 LA - CLE 100 & introducing AAS for spelling Writing - WWE1 Reading - CLE I Wonder Science - Earth/Space WTM way using spines A Child's Geography & DK First Space Encyclopedia History - totally flip flopping here... was SL Core 1 Latin - hope to introduce Prima Latina Logic - Lollypop Logic Art, PE, Science - several enrichment activities from Tutorial/Enrichment class 2x week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Grammar: FLL 1 Writing: WWE 1 Phonics: Little Angels A, B and C and OPGTR Reading: Faith and Freedom Readers Math: Abeka Math 1 Science: Apologia YE Zoology 1 Catechism: Faith & Life 1 Bible: Catholic Picture Bible History: Seton American History 1; Maps, Charts & Graphs A; Seton Great Saints in World History Art: Seton Art 1 Other: Ballet, homeschool PE and swimming Edited June 5, 2009 by Asenik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcara Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Click on the '08-'09 Curriculum in my sig to see what my 1st grader did this past year. Edited June 4, 2009 by arcara Corrected link info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We just finished. We used what is in my sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy in ME Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 RS B for math Phonics Pathways (2nd half) WWE 1 AO yr1 tagging along with TOG and science with his brothers when appropriate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Tentatively... ETC 4 & 5 finish Phonics Pathways Getty-Dubay Italics Ambleside Online literature/poetry selections AO composer study AO artist study or Artistic Pursuits Either SOTW plus AG or History Odyssey Ancients Level 1 Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding by Nebel Nature Study, perhaps using Comstock's book Miquon Orange and Red RightStart B and math card games various other math games Salsa online videos (Spanish) and other Spanish resources continue piano begin to learn recorder, knitting Seems like a lot. Like other posters, we'll move at a leisurely child-directed pace, adjust goals as necessary, keep what works, discard or replace what doesn't work, etc. Edited June 4, 2009 by jplain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonya in sc Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 What the plan is for my son next year... FLL MUS WWE ETC 4, 5 SOTW 1 & guide FIAR for fun lit., science, art sit in for TOG 4 read-alouds w/ 4 big sisters We'll see... tonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Mine is in my signature but minus a lot of details. I have tons of books either to read to her or for her to read to me! HTH:001_smile: Edited June 4, 2009 by Kfamily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I plan on doing first grade as it is suggested in TWTM. We'll continue using Saxon, HWT, 100 Easy Lessons, and Word a Day. I'll add in FLL, SOTW, and TWTM science schedule using Children's First Encyclopedia. My boy is young though so the plan may change. Is anyone else planning to start 1st with a 5 yr old?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celly B Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Bible: The Child's Story Bible by Catherine Vos Phonics: Finish OPGtTR; then begin Spelling Workout A Grammar: FLL 1 Writing: WWE 1 Literature: supplemental lit. from SOTW 1, plus other lit. culled from various reading lists Math: Saxon 2 History: SOTW 1 Science: as described in TWTM Poetry Memorization: IEW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 with our 5 yo (6 in Oct.) So far, the plan is CLE for math & language arts, "storybook" history, a list of classic books for reading, ETC for spelling/phonics and Oak Meadow for pretty much everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 First Grade: Math: A Beka 1 Science: With her older sister either Apologia Astronomy or Zoology I History: CLP History for Little Pilgrims and sitting in with her sister on Beautiful Feet where appropriate Artistic Pursuits: Book 1 Music: Piano and a study in American folk songs and composers Phonics: ETC Reading: I'm struggling to decide! Part of me thinks doing A Beka's A Handbook for Reading and reading together is enough. Part of me thinks it's nice to have something guided. I've been looking at LLATL's red set. Her sister will be doing DITHOR, but she's not writing well enough to do the 2nd grade work. Any ideas? Blessings! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 First Language Lessons Writing With Ease All About Spelling Selected books from AO for literature Right Start Math B Miquon Orange & Red Story of the World: Ancient Times Sonlight Science 1 La Clase Divertida 2 Song School Latin Piano and/or violin Swimming until Sept, gymnastics and/or dance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Mine looks a little different for my boys. Phonics & Math - A Beka History - BJU Press Heritage Studies 1 Science - WTM Bible - CLP Music - Our homeschool group has a choir/music appreciation classes I'm really looking forward to next year. I'm just using BJU as a spine, and going a little deeper studying the Vikings, the Aztecs, Jamestown and the Pilgrims, etc. It's been fun planning it all out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I'm really looking forward to next year. I'm just using BJU as a spine, and going a little deeper studying the Vikings, the Aztecs, Jamestown and the Pilgrims, etc. It's been fun planning it all out. Would you mind sharing a little more about what you are using to do a little deeper studying with BJU Heritage Studies 1? I plan to use it with my first grader this year. Thank you, Dixie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Sure! For example, in lesson 3, there's one page on Leif Ericson. So, I'm planning on taking a couple of days studying the Vikings. I've got "Who were the Vikings" Usborne Starting Point History, which seems like a great resource. We'll read, narrate a few of the interesting sections. I also got the coloring book "The Story of the Vikings" by A.G. Smith and will copy off and color a few of those pages. Read "Leif the Lucky" by the D'Aulaires. So, that's my plan for the VIkings. There's a nice (but not too detailed) chapter in HS on the Native Americans, so I'll supplement with library books and I've been looking at some activity books on Amazon. I plan on doing that for most of the biographies and the Pilgrims and Jamestown. The reason I'm going with BJU is I want my kids to have a very strong background in US History and I think BJU will afford that (with a little supplementation). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loupelou Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 So far this is what I have: Language Arts FLL 1/2 - we're about 1/2 through Spelling Workout A Math Rightstart B (finish) & start C Singapore 2A History, Geography American History w/older siblings Science Life Science - still not positive on all materials Art Artistic Pursuits Plus lots of good reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sarathan Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) Oooh, good post! I enjoy seeing what everyone is doing for 1st grade. :) So far my plans are: History: Truthquest American History I and Story of the Ancient World by H.A. Guerber LA: Queen's Language Lessons series. Math: Family Math, various math games. No formal math curriculum this year! Science: A hodge podge of books about nature, animals, space, and weather. Also, Science Around the Year by Janice VanCleave. I think I'm gonna have him start a nature notebook. Art: 1-2-3 Draw Dinosaurs, Enjoying Art with Children book. Music: Stories of the Great composers CD, maybe learn how to play a recorder?? Geography: I bought GTG and will probably just use it for geography. Bible: Have no idea! However, I do think I'm gonna buy one of the Bible Comes Alive CDs from Your Story Hour. I also plan on getting God's World News for current events. And I really like the looks of the Character Through Literature study guide by Beautiful Feet, but I don't think I'll be able to fit it in. :) Edited June 5, 2009 by sarathan Just being anal. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearnpurple Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Just finished dd with: Ray's Arithmetic Primary plus R&S Beginning Arithmetic McGuffeys Reading/Writing program with Workbooks (through Keeper of the Faith) Science/SS/Bible combined to cover 6 days creation plus unit studies on worms, butterflies, hummingbirds and gardening Learning to Sew projects Beginning Art Beginner piano Junior Choir/solo at church Tumbling Lots and Lots of trips to the Library for books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 I plan on doing first grade as it is suggested in TWTM. We'll continue using Saxon, HWT, 100 Easy Lessons, and Word a Day. I'll add in FLL, SOTW, and TWTM science schedule using Children's First Encyclopedia. My boy is young though so the plan may change. Is anyone else planning to start 1st with a 5 yr old?? I am. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracolumbus Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I have a 5 y.o. too and will be starting her in 1st grade. So far, this is the plan SWO B FLL 1/2 WWE 1 SOTW 1 (review w/older sibs-this will be our second time through) MUS Beta and various worksheets Memoria Press copybook. Possibly New American Cursive Science--hodgepodge right now. Probably will focus on the solar system. Music-Meet the Composers, Beethoven's Wig series. Art--mostly coloring and crafts and art appreciation. Lots of read alouds by both of us. Lots of sports-soccer, basketball, baseball, fitness program at the Y, swim lessons. Possibly as swim/gym/art program at the Y. And CC. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearnpurple Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Did you start your 5yo with Kindergarten at 4yo? Since your in OH, I was curious.......I have a 4 1/2 yo that is more than ready for Kind reading/writing but 1st math and wondering how you reported yours to the school district? Thanks! I have a 5 y.o. too and will be starting her in 1st grade. So far, this is the plan SWO B FLL 1/2 WWE 1 SOTW 1 (review w/older sibs-this will be our second time through) MUS Beta and various worksheets Memoria Press copybook. Possibly New American Cursive Science--hodgepodge right now. Probably will focus on the solar system. Music-Meet the Composers, Beethoven's Wig series. Art--mostly coloring and crafts and art appreciation. Lots of read alouds by both of us. Lots of sports-soccer, basketball, baseball, fitness program at the Y, swim lessons. Possibly as swim/gym/art program at the Y. And CC. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicMom Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 If you live in Ohio, you do not need to/nor is it suggested to notify before the child is six. If you dd starts school, go ahead and keep a portfolio because you will obviously be way ahead when you do formal assessments when you reach the year six. However, you do not need to report to the superintendent until the child is six or will be six when the school year begins in August. Definately do not start reporting if your child is only four! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browneyedgirl Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 We will be doing MFW 1st and MFW ECC with older sibblings Also using (or planning anyway): FLL1 Spelling Workout A Prima Latina MUS Alpha... We'll see how this all goes ;>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 My 6yo will be doing first grade and my 5yo kindergarten. For 1st: ABeCeDarian for phonics WWE Right Start B SOTW + AG Science ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearnpurple Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Wasn't clear about that....whether it was by grade or age! I do achievement testing not portfolios.....at least with the 2 oldest. We don't have to test until going into 2nd grade so I guess I have a couple of years with youngest dd! Whew! Makes summer a little less crazy! Thanks again! If you live in Ohio, you do not need to/nor is it suggested to notify before the child is six. If you dd starts school, go ahead and keep a portfolio because you will obviously be way ahead when you do formal assessments when you reach the year six. However, you do not need to report to the superintendent until the child is six or will be six when the school year begins in August. Definately do not start reporting if your child is only four! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Wasn't clear about that....whether it was by grade or age! I do achievement testing not portfolios.....at least with the 2 oldest. We don't have to test until going into 2nd grade so I guess I have a couple of years with youngest dd! Whew! Makes summer a little less crazy! Thanks again! Also- declaring your little one by age not ability allows them to go at their own pace- that might mean they stay ahead of that they even out in a few years. That's my plan. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Am I wierd that I love replying to these threads? Not at all! The bulk of ours is MFW 1st grade The rest is tagging along with his bro. MFW Adventures. Simple. Just the way I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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