HSM-Crissy Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 (edited) Here's what I am thinking, but I want to see what you other amazing women are doing or have done with 1st Grade. I am thinking... R&S for the basic (reading, arithmetic, penmanship, music, art) SL for Science & History/Geography I think I will have to supplement w/ MUS or Horizons 1 However, I'm considering... Galloping the Globe for History/Geography or TOG I would love to hear your thoughts!!! THANKS SO MUCH!! Edited July 20, 2010 by HSM-Crissy TOG for TOW =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarawatsonim Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 This is what we plan to use for our upcoming Gr. 1 year: Language Arts First Language Lessons for the Well Trained Mind Complete Writer Writing with Ease Spelling Workout B & C Handwriting Without Tears 2 Math Singapore Math 1A Singapore Math 1B Evan Moor Skills Sharpener Math History and Geography Story of the World: Volume 1 Ancients Evan Moor North America Evan Moor South America Science Elemental Science Biology for the Grammar Stage Language Studies Song School Latin Nallenart French L'Art de DIRE Music and Art MusIQ Homeschool Piano Composer Study I put together Artistic Pursuits Book One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofpumpkins Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 We really like R&S 1st grade phonics/reading/music. For math, we prefer CLE. We used to use R&S math but felt it needed supplementing. With CLE, I'm totally happy using just ONE math program! As for science/social studies, I'll let others chime in, since I haven't used the choices you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 What's TOW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSM-Crissy Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 What's TOW? sorry, meant TOG...fixed it in the org. message. Thanks for the input. I love love love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSM-Crissy Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Science Elemental Science Biology for the Grammar Stage How did you hear about this? This looks interesting! =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 My rising 1st grader will be doing: Moving Beyond the Page (just one concept. We'll be starting chemistry later in the year, so he'll do this first.) Literature Pockets AAS FLL - and maybe some sort of Ruth Heller books mixed with waldorfy MLB activities that I would make up WWE Writing Skills (by Harcourt) Language Arts workbook by Harcourt Daily Handwriting Practice (Evan Moor) McRuffy Color Math supplemented with MM Noeo Chemistry with some supplements History Odyssey Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization (I think. I'll be ordering it soon, so I'll have to look at it before I'm sure.) community art classes form drawing (recently ordered, so again, I may decide against this) hopefully piano lessons by me, but we'll see how that goes Music Ace Deluxe I just ordered Trail Guide to World Geography, so maybe that as well. I ordered it mainly for my older ds, but maybe after I look at it I'll decide to have them do it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I looked at R&S, but ended up choosing CLE. It's been great! You might want to look at it. It's consumable and includes grammar, phonics, spelling, and penmanship. It even introduces creative writing near the end of 1st grade. I don't have experience with 1st grade math because when we started my ds tested at beginning of 2nd. I haven't seen any need to supplement. He has become very independent with the review part of each lesson. I spend a short time doing the new part of the lesson, then he does all the rest by himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Amber* Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 For first grade we are using. LA OPGTTR FLL WWE SWO A startwrite software (handwriting) Math Horizons 1 Science Apologia astronomy History SOTW Geography (outside of SOTW) 50states workbook Bible Explorer's bible study Bible beginnings Music and Art pianimals (maybe) Draw Write now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyB Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 This is what we'll be using this year: Math Mammoth (I love this!) First Language Lessons Writing with Ease Explode the Code (almost finished!) Spelling Power SOTW Galloping the Globe for geography, literature, and cultural studies Elemental Science Biology http://elementalscience.com/ Prima Latina (as soon as we finish Song School Latin) A Reason for Handwriting Artistic Pursuits Galloping the Globe looks like it will be the most enjoyable one for us. I'm not using it for history simply because it's not chronological. I like that it's a unit study, so you can do as much with it as you want. There are enough coloring pages and activities to make my 2 yr old feel like she's doing it along with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 My Goodness, how do you guys do all that! My !st Grader will be doing SM 1A & B SWO B English for the Thoughtful child - in a few months time WTM writing and Science HWT - penmanship SOTW 2 Piano Lessons Awana Maybe, maybe some extra geography but don't know if we'll fit it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarawatsonim Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 How did you hear about this? This looks interesting! =D The woman who writes this program is a regular on these boards. I came across then last year when I was searching for an already put together science program that followed the WTM suggestions. It is a great program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm doing something similar to Julie - keeping the curriculum fairly limited. The boy asks a bazillion questions, and we're reading a Physics book right now (just for fun - his choice), so I'm content to continue down a more eclectic road for a while. Worksheet learning doesn't work for DS - lots of reading, discussion, and experimenting does. Of course, this will all change in 2 years when DD is ready for 1st grade - I can already tell she will be very different from her brother. History/Geography: Usborne History of the Ancient World (spine) + read-alouds (similar to WTM recommendations) Science: Animal Kingdom, Human Body, Plant Kingdom (all library read-alouds, planned on the 20/10/6 schedule like WTM recommends) Math: Math Mammoth Reading: The Reading Lesson + phonics rules Writing/Language Arts: Evan-Moor Daily Language Review + copywork (like WWE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Here's our first grade plans. It might look like a lot, but we do less than two hours a day typically. We just started First Grade June 1, so there's a lot I am still deciding upon for when we start in earnest this fall. I follow my daughter's interest, so we're heavy on the LA. LANGUAGE ARTS Reading: Finishing up Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading; Explode the Code 3-8 Grammar: First Language Lessons 1, Growing With Grammar Writing: Writing with Ease 1 but might ditch this and use copywork/narration in other subjects and use Write Source 1 Spelling: All About Spelling Level 3 Handwriting: Handwriting Without Tears Cursive; StartWrite Vocabulary: Wordly Wise 3000 2nd Edition – First Grade MATH Main: RightStart B Supplement: Up in the air between MEP or Math Mammoth Logic: Various puzzles/games/toys and workbooks HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY Story of the World: Volume 1 Ancients Various Geography workbooks in the Grade 1-2 range SCIENCE REAL Science Odyssey - Life maybe a few lessons out of BFSU, we tried and failed with this though LANGUAGE (haven't actually started any of these, but I hope to do these this fall) Song School Latin La Clase Divertida? MUSIC AND ART Artistic Pursuits Book One Meet the Masters? Drawing With Children? Pianimals or Kinderbach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cindie2dds Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 There is a link in my siggy for my 1st grade plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomesteadMommy Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I combine as much as I can with different grade levels. Most of our work is based off FIAR/GTG. They work really well together. Phonics: 100 easy lessons, bob books Math: MUS, might add in some MEP or MM LA: FLL 1/2, FIAR, copywork, AAS Geo/History: FIAR, GTG, and some SOTW Science: FIAR, GTG, apologia botany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABE Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Plans for my 1st grader: finish Phonics Pathways, start All About Spelling 1 after PP is done First Language Lessons 1 Writing With Ease 1 Handwriting Without Tears Math-U-See Alpha Story of the World 2 and activity guide, with older brother earth and space science the WTM way, also with older brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I like to keep things pretty simple until after 2nd or 3rd grade and short lessons. We are using: CLE Reading and LA Rightstart B SL 3 (she's listening in with her brother, I don't expect her to retain, she'll start SOTW next Spring) Science ala WTM Spanish at co-op 1xweek of course we do tons of read alouds and just fun art projects, etc. I think 1st graders still need lots of play time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diviya Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 (edited) We're doing FLL WWE SM SOTW BFSU Getty Dubay Handwriting Evan-Moor Daily Geography Mandarin Chinese Reading various books as part of curricula and otherwise Plus tennis, ballet, art, chess, Kumon Edited July 20, 2010 by Diviya forgot to include kumon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonia Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Here's our plan: RightStart Math Writing with Ease Spelling Workout/All About Spelling First Language Lessons Science a la WTM Drawing with Children Mission Monde French Grapevine Bible Study Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 We'll be using: Story of the World 2 Geography Songs Earth Science (TWTM) Literature (TWTM) Narration and copywork (TWTM) Catholic National Reader w/ Kolbe Guide Kolbe Academy Spelling 1 (goes with CNR) First Language Lessons 1 Singapore Math 1 I think that is it.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2two Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Here is our plan: Language Arts OPGTR, ETC and readers AAS Ambleside Yr 1 for literature read alouds Daily poetry reading and monthly poem to memorize We may or may not start FLL and WWE, I want to get thru OPG before I add more to the schedule Math Rightstart B History Early Am. history of my own creation using picture books Science Science Odyssey- Life (supplemented w/books) Nature study and lots of time outside topics by interests (use picture books and science in a nutshell kits) Religion bible stories and draw/narrate own bible catechism celebrate liturgical seasons Art/Music Artistic Pursuits Artist and Composer studies piano lessons PE soccer, swim lessons and dance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranquilmama Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 (edited) Wow. Everyone seems so organized already;) My plans are to use: First Language Lessons McGuffy's Eclectic Reader HWOT Vol. 1 or 2, maybe start on MP's New American Cursive later in the year VP phonics museum Lots of Flashcards for phonics & math Math Mammoth (cusenaire rod projects that coincide with subject matter), Kumon workbooks if we need them SOTW vol 1, Writing In Narrative (for history) Lapbooks on science topics of their choosing with books from library and internet resources (my interest is piqued with the elemental science book though) Song school Latin & Greek Undecided on memory work but will include Bible, history timelines and (???) Piano lessons from a neighborhood 9 yr old (for both ds6 and ds4) and lots of museum trips (science museum, children's museum, art museum, natural history museum, the aviary, the zoo, the planetarium... you get the idea) PE and public speaking with local h'schooling group I think that's about it... Edited July 20, 2010 by tranquilmama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 We are keeping it simple Language Arts - McRuffy grade 1 SE Phonics and Reading (covers phonics, reading, spelling, grammar), McRuffy Handwriting, Evan-Moor How to Write a Story Math - McRuffy grade 1 color math Science - McRuffy grade 1 and grade 2 science History - American history (a mesh of books, activities and such) Art - How to teach art to children Geography - Down to Earth Geography, we might add in something else later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 We'll also go the simple route... Phonics/Spelling: ETC 4-6 Handwriting: HWOT 1st grade Math: MM Subtraction 1, MM Place Value 1, plus some other materials I have on number sense and time and money. History: SOTW 1 Art, Music, Science: (Outsourced to Homeschool Support Program) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Here's mine, for a kiddo who can read pretty much anything and likes reading, coloring, drawing, and artsy-craftsy type stuff. History/LA/Bible/Literature- Sonlight Core 1 with Adv 2 readers Memory Bible, Growing With Christ Primary, Scholastic mini-books from the local teacher's store for Grammar, Punctuation, and Vocabulary, Brian P. Cleary books and Grammar Songs Dover Activity books Spelling-Scott Foresman Spelling/Phonics grade 3, Scholastic spelling supplement book we got at the local teacher's store. HWOT cursive/Copywork Math-Singapore Math-finish 1B, start 2A, IP 1A/1B, Saxon primary manipulatives kit, C-rods. Science-Trade books, AIMS project books, and hands-on activities/journaling, mostly following WTM Life science recommendations. Foreign language- Latin-Finish SSL, begin LfC A (probably very slowly), Spanish- Elementary Spanish 1/2 on United streaming with other activities from The complete book of Spanish gr 1-3, watch videos in Spanish. I'd love to find a Spanish-language playgroup for her. DD also wants to do SSG, so I ordered the workbook/CD for her, but I don't plan to put it on the schedule as a class-I'll put the CD on her Mp3 player, leave the workbook out, and see what she does with it. Fine Arts- Music For little Mozarts books 3/4 (taught by mommy) Kindermusik YC 3-4 class if there are enough students for it. I think her teacher needs 6 to have the class, and there were only 7 last year, so if even 2 kids don't come back, we won't have a class. Ballet Homeschool art class, plus crafts/drawing/free art at home, Dover fine arts books, and visiting local museums/galleries (my goal is to do one art field trip a month) PE- Tumbling class at the rec center DD says she wants to play soccer, but I'm not sure we really have the time since dance and music are both in the evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melenie Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 (edited) We are doing: Pathway Readers and Aesop for children - Reading Singapore, Math Mammoth and Miquon for math HWoT First Language Lessons Spelling workout Level A "Good books" for literature and vocabulary Song School Latin (if we ever get to it) WTM - Science SOTW1 and 2 - History Bible stories Acrobatics and horse riding outside of the home. Math, reading, writing and spelling is our focus. Everything else takes a second place and if it does not get done, then no sweat. Edited July 20, 2010 by Melenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 My dd will be starting 1st grade in January. Here are our plans so far: McRuffy SE Phonics (for phonics, grammar, handwriting, spelling, reading comprehension), will also use parts of On the Right Track Reading Lessons (because she loves to build the words with the tiles), maybe Writing with Ease once she's writing better McRuffy Color Math McRuffy Science / Science Excursion (if I can afford it for next year) History Odyssey Horizons Health Map workbooks The Homeschool Art Guy videos, Little Annie's Art, Joseph the Canada Goose Pianimals and/or Kinderbach (we have both already) La Clase Divertida and/or Learn Spanish For Kids along with Whistlefritz / Mi Guitarri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightly Salted Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 This is what we'll be using this year: Math Mammoth 1 Math U See Foundations Growing With Grammar 1 Writing with Ease 1 Explode the Code 2-3 All About Spelling 1 Sonlight Core 1 (history, geography, literature, cultural study) Sonlight Science 1 Sonlight Readers 1-2 Reg Sonlight Bible 1 A Beka K4 Manuscript Artistic Pursuits/Rosetta Mandarin as tolerated :tongue_smilie: Kajukenbo classes Upwards Basketball Galloping the Globe looks like it will be the most enjoyable one for us. I'm not using it for history simply because it's not chronological. I like that it's a unit study, so you can do as much with it as you want. There are enough coloring pages and activities to make my 2 yr old feel like she's doing it along with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 My first grader will be using: Math: Math-U-See - finish Alpha, move to Beta Language Arts: Growing with Grammar 1, Spelling Power, some FLL if I can stomach any more of it, Handwriting Without Tears Science: we'll see how her brother's Elemental Science Physics works with her sitting in, if that's not going to work, she'll sit in with her younger brother in his Answers for Preschoolers program, just amping up for her History: Tapestry of Grace Year 1 (of course this also covers geography and literature as well) Bible: Veritas Press - The Gospels I think that's everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowfall Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 We're going to be doing: Language Arts: Phonics Road 1 Phonics Pathways (we've already been working in this for a year) Peterson Directed Handwriting (PR has handwriting, but it's not a good fit) Grammar will be covered lightly with cute books like Eight Ate Math: Rightstart B MEP1 Science: BFSU I have RS4K Chemistry and R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Life. We'll probably do some RS4K and save the RSO for next year. History: SOTW1 with AG Geography: Evan Moor workbook on map skills, landforms, etc. Mom-made country studies based on the book Children Just Like Me (Did I see someone else say they were doing the same thing? Cool!) Art/Music: Simply Music Piano Lessons Artistic Pursuits We have the MBTP 6-8 Culture concept I really want to use as a social studies thing at some point, but that will probably be at the end of our school year when we're finished with everything else. It will be something fun to do while I get everything in order for the following school year, since we are continuing year round (mostly so we can take off whenever we feel like it and still know we're getting enough days in :tongue_smilie:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I have changed things around a bit over the last month, here is what I have planned right now for 1st grade. LA We are doing OPGTR and I think I am going to keep going but we do about 2-3 lessons a day. We also have all the phonics cards from Abeka and we review with them too so I may drop OPGTR. I just got Growing with Grammer in the mail today and I love that it is hands on for DD, not just listening to me read what a noun is and discussing it. I think DD does better with hands on vs. reading/discussing and FLL was just way too dry for me. I was doing WWE 1 but I may drop that and just do narration from the books we read and copywork from the GWG. It seems to have a lot of sentence copying in it. I have SWO 1 and will start that when I decide we are ready and far enough along in phonics. DD reads every day and I read to her most days. Math I switched a few weeks back to math mammoth from Saxon math 1 and so far I love it better. I like that it is working on one concept at a time. Science I have elemental science biology and so far love the look of it. We haven't started it yet but will start in the fall. I have all of the supplemental books to go with it but we are doing a light school load in the summer. Bible BJU Bible 1 (haven't switched this one) History SOTW 1 I am really starting to like this. I have been taking it slow and we read alot of extra books and watching documentaries on Netflix. We also do a timeline in a sketch book. Music Usborn piano I haven't started this but we will in the fall. I was doing some social studies stuff with Scott Foresman social studies but we haven't done it for a while. I also have a health book but will incorporate it when we do the human body stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I just got Growing with Grammer in the mail today and I love that it is hands on for DD, not just listening to me read what a noun is and discussing it. I think DD does better with hands on vs. reading/discussing and FLL was just way too dry for me. Can you tell us (or at least me) more about Growing with Grammar? What do you mean that it's hands on? Also, what is FLL (I'm thinking LL means Language Lessons, but I'm not sure...and don't know what the L is........First??)? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) Can you tell us (or at least me) more about Growing with Grammar? What do you mean that it's hands on? Also, what is FLL (I'm thinking LL means Language Lessons, but I'm not sure...and don't know what the L is........First??)? :tongue_smilie: I can't speak for everyone but only for myself but I found FLL to be very dry and boring (sorry SWB). It was reading and discussing and we started HSing in April and we are still on nouns....blah. It was easy lessons like proper nouns...(mom) your mom's sister is your aunt...what is your aunt's name?...(child) My aunt's name is Aunt Jacque. (mom) your dad's sister is your aunt...what is your aunt's name?...(child) My aunt's name is Aunt Mary. My DD likes to do workbooky things, which I don't think is quite along the lines of classical education but it is how she learns so that is what we are going to do. We have only done 4 pages in GWG but it is much more hands on and workbooky and seems to move through the lessons a little faster than FLL. Today we worked on complete sentences tell a thought on someone or something. The child got an example of some complete sentences and then got to make up the ending to a sentence like "The hungry cow........" I don't care that she mispelled words as we don't work on spelling yet but she does have to use her best handwriting. The next page matched up the front of a sentence and the ending of it like "The pilot........flew the plane." "The chef......baked a cake." The next page talked about all sentences start with a capital letter and had sentences to rewrite with a capital letter. The only thing I have found that I wish was different so far (on our first day) is that I wish that it had 1st grade lines to rewrite the sentences on. DD isn't quite able to write well without them yet...infact I emailed them to tell them that. So far I like that it starts with sentences and what they are. Learning what nouns are is great but I think knowing that nouns will fit in a sentence is a good idea first. Sorry to hijack the thread and I am sure more people like FLL than not like it. I just gave my experience. Edited July 21, 2010 by misidawnrn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ray2006 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) Here is what I'm planning for my rising 1st grader. It may seem like a lot, but he's a very motivated student: Language Arts-Growing w/Grammar, Soaring w/Spelling, EM Daily Language Review, Math- Saxon Math and Math in Focus History-Story of the World 1 Geography-Maps,Charts and Graphs A Reading-StoryTime Treasures and More StoryTime Treasures Phonics-Explode the Code and Adventures in Phonics Edited July 27, 2010 by 5ray2006 update plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 We've got our 1st grade plans pretty well set- now I just need to finish organizing it all. LANGUAGE ARTS Reading: We just finished Ordinary Parent's Guide, so now we'll just read out loud from McGuffey's to check fluency periodically Grammar: Rod and Staff Preparing to Build 2 Writing: R&S as above plus other writing for other subjects Spelling: R&S 2 Handwriting: we finished Cursive First last year, now I just spot correct MATH Main: Singapore Primary 1a & 1b Supplement: Math Mammoth HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY Story of the World: Volume 1 Ancients & Activity Guide Galloping the Globe as desired SCIENCE R&S 2 or something else. I don't know about this yet LANGUAGE HOP French Le Francais Facile Jr. MUSIC AND ART Artistic Pursuits Book One Piano Gosh- that looks like a ton written out, but it really isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) I think I'm finally done adding things to our routine. It looks like we are doing quite a bit but it really only comes out to a couple of fun hours total each day and that includes piano practice. My son is really enjoying our time learning together. Language Arts PR 1 WWE1 (will finish this because it's quick and easy and my son loves it) Ambleside literature and notebooking Various chapter books read aloud Science R.E.A.L. Science Biology Outdoor Hour Math Singapore 1A and 1B MEP Miquon History History Odyssey/Story of the World mixed (taking 2 years to complete this as my son is officially K but 1st in most abilities due to late birthday) Geography Evan Moor Beginning Geography (my son LOVES this workbook) and then on to relaxed Galloping the Globe (will probably take 2 - 3 years to work on this) Art & Music Harmony Fine Arts for art and music appreciation (I like how the later levels mirror the classical history timeline.) Drawing with Children then on to Artistic Pursuits 1 Suzuki Piano Extra Soccer, Homeschool Gym Class and Martial Arts starting in January He'll also be in homeschool resource classes two days a week in the morning. Edited July 21, 2010 by Cindyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Composer Study I put together Wow! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pammy Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 AAS level 1-2 (not sure yet) Singapore Math 1A & 1B FIAR books Apologia Anatomy with all siblings Listen in to Sonlight Alt. 7 read alouds... well see how that goes! Karate Hebrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) I hope to hit the Core subjects daily. This is a list of the resources I will pick & choose from. CORE SUBJECTS: BIBLE: The Jesus Storybook Bible Songs For Saplings Catechism Songs HYMNODY: (daily listening on iPod) ‘Tis So Sweet The Apostle’s Creed/We Believe He Leadeth Me Come Thou Fount All Creatures Of Our God And King How Great Thou Art Amazing Grace Be Thou My Vision There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood Fairest Lord Jesus A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Blessed Assurance The Old Rugged Cross It Is Well With My Soul MATH: Singapore 1A & 1B, Rainbow Rock cd Rightstart B & Games Math Mammoth Addition, Subraction, Place Value Math Bingo, Math Play, Math Board, Math Drills, Flash To Pass on iPad LANGUAGE ARTS: Spell To Write & Read First Language Lessons (copywork/narration only) Writing With Ease 1 Explode The Code 2 & 3 Shurley Grammar jingles, learning question/answer flow Startwrite Penmanship - Modern Cursive Ambleside Online Year 1 Book List Literature selections including Greek Myths, Aesop’s Fables, Fairy Tales & Folktales Bob Books Sight Words, Phonograms on iPad HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY: Classical Conversations (Veritas Press History Cards & Songs) Story Of The World 1 Liberty Kids Videos (Netflix) Drive Thru American History dvds Presidents on iPad MEMORY WORK: Classical Conversations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ENRICHMENTS: POETRY: IEW Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization A Child’s Introduction to Poetry, book & audio Music Of The Hemispheres by Michael Clay Thompson BBC Animated Shakespeare SCIENCE: Classical Conversations Apologia Astronomy (edited to align w/ our old-earth-creation perspective) :) Star Walk, Planets, GoSkyWatch on iPad ART/PICTURE STUDY: Classical Conversations Meet The Masters Child-Sized Masterpieces Portland Art Museum Draw Write Now, Book 1 ArtPuzzleHD, Art Authority on iPad COMPOSER STUDY: Classical Conversations Themes To Remember LANGUAGE STUDIES: Classical Conversations Song School Latin by Classical Academic Press La Clasa Divertida NATURE STUDY : Nature Readers I – V by Christian Liberty Press Nature Journal Oregon Zoo MUSIC & THEATER: Violin Christian Youth Theater PE: Soccer PRE-LOGIC FUN: Rush Hour, Busy Harbor, Tangram, Isaac Newton Gravity on iPad Legos (Star Wars collection) Snap Circuits with Dad Mosaic Mysteries by Discover Toys Hoping to introduce chess & knitting at some point. Edited July 24, 2010 by Beth in SW WA typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Misidawnrn, thanks for explaining more about GwG. This has been a great thread. I love seeing what others are doing with kids that are the same age as mine. It's all so different, and I get new ideas. The Evan Moore Geography book does look good (I added that to my list). And, how about the cursive the K child is finishing up? What would that be?? Interesting. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSM-Crissy Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 We've got our 1st grade plans pretty well set- now I just need to finish organizing it all. LANGUAGE ARTS Reading: We just finished Ordinary Parent's Guide, so now we'll just read out loud from McGuffey's to check fluency periodically Grammar: Rod and Staff Preparing to Build 2 Writing: R&S as above plus other writing for other subjects Spelling: R&S 2 Handwriting: we finished Cursive First last year, now I just spot correct Quick question...Did you do R&S 1 for K? I am getting ready to start K and wanted to get feelers out for 1st grade. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Quick question...Did you do R&S 1 for K? I am getting ready to start K and wanted to get feelers out for 1st grade. Thanks! I did R&S Preschool ABC books, but I didn't do the Grade 1. I decided to do something else for that level because they combine Language Arts and Bible for that level, and that level only, and I'm not quite on the same page with the Anabaptists on doctrine. If that's not an issue for you then it's a great program. We're really enjoying Preparing to Build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Let's see what it looks like typed out. Math: RS level A LA: ABeCeDarian, SL readers, FLL/WWE, maybe AAS....maybe Science: tag along with brother History: tag along Handwriting: D'nealian workbook Music: piano lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleanderRain Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 This is what we plan to use for our upcoming Gr. 1 year: Music and Art Composer Study I put together Thank you for sharing, this is exactly what I was looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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