Anyone know of a good read-aloud package with a schedule?

[lovinmomma]

I'm not looking for the whole shebang. I have history, etc. covered. I'm jsut looking for a schedule and a package of read-alouds. I do much better at actually making sure we read enough if I have a schedule. Terrible...I know. I'm looking for something along the lines of Sonlight, but not all of the subjects. SL won't actually work, though, because I don't like core K, which would be what we need to use. THANKS!

[Donna A.]

TruthQuest? It's not actually a "schedule" like you'd find in SL, but it does list the books in chronological order.

 

Ambleside is another option. It lists the books scheduled by term, and if you want it all laid out nicely on a grid for you, there are some schedules on the Ambleside yahoo groups.

[jewel7123]

How about Beautiful Feet books? I know you don't want history, so maybe their Teaching character through literature guide? http://www.bfbooks.com/s.nl/it.A/id.477/.f

[atozmom]

Are you looking for discussion questions as well or just a schedule that says read x amount of pages on each day? Did you not like the choice of books in SL core K or was it something else that you did not like about it?

[Katydid]

What about Five in a Row?

[lovinmomma]

TruthQuest? It's not actually a "schedule" like you'd find in SL, but it does list the books in chronological order.

 

Ambleside is another option. It lists the books scheduled by term, and if you want it all laid out nicely on a grid for you, there are some schedules on the Ambleside yahoo groups.

 

I'm really hoping for an actual schedule like with SL. Thank you, though. The AO books seem pretty old fashioned for me. What do you think?

 

How about Beautiful Feet books? I know you don't want history, so maybe their Teaching character through literature guide? http://www.bfbooks.com/s.nl/it.A/id.477/.f

 

This is a possibility, but it didn't look like many books. Hmmm...

 

Are you looking for discussion questions as well or just a schedule that says read x amount of pages on each day? Did you not like the choice of books in SL core K or was it something else that you did not like about it?

 

It's Kindergarten, so I'm not all that worried about discussion questions at that age.

 

What about Five in a Row?

 

I have FIAR volume 1 with all of the books, but I'm hoping to find something with less repeating of the reading.

[Donna A.]

Galloping the Globe or Cantering the Country?

 

Simply Charlotte Mason? Not as old fashioned as Ambleside....

[Rebecca]

Are you looking for picture books or early chapter books?

Do you want a grid or a weekly guide?

Rebecca

[lovinmomma]

Galloping the Globe or Cantering the Country?

 

Simply Charlotte Mason? Not as old fashioned as Ambleside....

 

Galloping the Globe- I was thinking this was a geography course. I'm just looking for a schedule for read-alouds. Thank you, though.

 

Cantering the Country- No idea what this is.

 

SCM- this is just a list of read-alouds. No schedule. Their guides are different, but they are history focused.

 

Are you looking for picture books or early chapter books?

 

Preferably both.

 

Do you want a grid or a weekly guide?

Rebecca

 

Either would be ok.

[Farrar]

Why not just get a list of best read alouds for K then order the books (or reserve them at the library) and set aside a set amount of time per day (or per week)? If you don't want all the bells and whistles of a curricula and just want to keep yourselves reading, then is there some reason that the amount of time set aside isn't a sufficient way to make that happen?

[FairProspects]

What about the new Memoria Press Kindergarten read-aloud package?

 

Memoria Press K Read-alouds

[lovinmomma]

What about the new Memoria Press Kindergarten read-aloud package?

 

Memoria Press K Read-alouds

 

 

Does this have a guide book or schedule?

[lovinmomma]

Why not just get a list of best read alouds for K then order the books (or reserve them at the library) and set aside a set amount of time per day (or per week)? If you don't want all the bells and whistles of a curricula and just want to keep yourselves reading, then is there some reason that the amount of time set aside isn't a sufficient way to make that happen?

 

No other reason than that I am horrible at it. For some reason the schedule holds me accountable. :D

[Earth Angel_79]

What about the Literature Favorites through Veritas Press? I've not actually looked at them in person, so I don't know if they have a schedule or not.

What I did last year (for our "K" year) was to choose books that I knew had chapters that were readable in one day or at most 2 days. I considered a readable chapter to be somewhere along the lines of 7 pages. We did most or our narrations from these (as I was getting my son used to the process...didn't realize I should be doing shorter selections, so he would narrate roughly 5-6 pages, but I chose stuff that was heavy on dialogue, it seemed to make narrations easier).

I've found that most of the good book lists I've seen on here for K-1st grade seem to be along those lines.

Some examples of what we read are (as you will see from the list, we are animal lovers!)

Tale of Despereux

Stuart Little

Babe the Gallant Pig

Poppy

Childhood of Famous Americans: John James Audobon

Owls in the Family

A Bear Called Paddington (these chapters were too long and I'd read one half every day)

The Witches by Roald Dahl -- SIDE NOTE: We actually didn't finish this as my impersonation of the witches was too much for my 4 & 6 year old. I'd get to some parts of the book where the 6 yr old would actually run from the room screaming "I don't want to hear more!" They were too afraid. This from 2 kids who will watch Scooby Doo (the live-action movies) from sun-up to sun-down if I would let them! LOL Proves the power of a good book I guess.

 

Sorry not a schedule, but I think just writing it down on a weekly calendar would be easy. Get the book, see the amount of chapters and plan to be done in that amount of days.

:)

[FairProspects]

Does this have a guide book or schedule?

 

I think so, but I'm not sure. If you call the folks over at Memoria Press they are very helpful and can work something out with you. I know that there is a schedule in the Kindergarten lesson plans, but I'm not sure if there is a separate one that comes with the read-aloud package. It is new, so I'd just call and ask.

[lovinmomma]

What about the Literature Favorites through Veritas Press? I've not actually looked at them in person, so I don't know if they have a schedule or not.

What I did last year (for our "K" year) was to choose books that I knew had chapters that were readable in one day or at most 2 days. I considered a readable chapter to be somewhere along the lines of 7 pages. We did most or our narrations from these (as I was getting my son used to the process...didn't realize I should be doing shorter selections, so he would narrate roughly 5-6 pages, but I chose stuff that was heavy on dialogue, it seemed to make narrations easier).

I've found that most of the good book lists I've seen on here for K-1st grade seem to be along those lines.

Some examples of what we read are (as you will see from the list, we are animal lovers!)

Tale of Despereux

Stuart Little

Babe the Gallant Pig

Poppy

Childhood of Famous Americans: John James Audobon

Owls in the Family

A Bear Called Paddington (these chapters were too long and I'd read one half every day)

The Witches by Roald Dahl -- SIDE NOTE: We actually didn't finish this as my impersonation of the witches was too much for my 4 & 6 year old. I'd get to some parts of the book where the 6 yr old would actually run from the room screaming "I don't want to hear more!" They were too afraid. This from 2 kids who will watch Scooby Doo (the live-action movies) from sun-up to sun-down if I would let them! LOL Proves the power of a good book I guess.

 

Sorry not a schedule, but I think just writing it down on a weekly calendar would be easy. Get the book, see the amount of chapters and plan to be done in that amount of days.

:)

 

I know that it should be as easy as you say, but it's not for me. I need to have it all put together for me. I did check out the VP stuff. It's looks beautiful, but no schedule. :banghead:

[lovinmomma]

I think so, but I'm not sure. If you call the folks over at Memoria Press they are very helpful and can work something out with you. I know that there is a schedule in the Kindergarten lesson plans, but I'm not sure if there is a separate one that comes with the read-aloud package. It is new, so I'd just call and ask.

 

 

OK. Sounds good.

[Earth Angel_79]

I know that it should be as easy as you say, but it's not for me. I need to have it all put together for me. I did check out the VP stuff. It's looks beautiful, but no schedule. :banghead:

 

Bummer! Okay, one more suggestion, but it isn't exactly read-alouds, it is Readers (but you could buy the higher grades and use for younger read-alouds). I think the readers packages from Winter's Promise have a schedule. They are built around the themed packages, so you might not have a wide variety there. I don't think you have to buy the larger themed package to buy the readers and schedule.

For example, here is a link to the American Story readers for grade 1.

That's all I have for now, but I'll keep thinking. :)

[Renee in NC]

Does this have a guide book or schedule?

 

They are scheduled in the K Curriculum Guide. It is $30 or so, but you would just ignore the other subjects and do the read alouds.

[Mom0012]

Bummer! Okay, one more suggestion, but it isn't exactly read-alouds, it is Readers (but you could buy the higher grades and use for younger read-alouds). I think the readers packages from Winter's Promise have a schedule. They are built around the themed packages, so you might not have a wide variety there. I don't think you have to buy the larger themed package to buy the readers and schedule.

For example, here is a link to the American Story readers for grade 1.

That's all I have for now, but I'll keep thinking. :)

 

Yes, you could do this with the SL Readers as well. Just buy a level of readers that are higher than your daughter's reading level and they come with a schedule.

 

You could also get something like Core K and just skip the history.

 

Lisa

 

ETA: Okay, I see you don't like the books in Core K. I don't know then. Those are great books. What kinds of books are you looking for? Maybe look at Winterpromise.

[TheCoffeeChick]

 

From the

Memoria Kindergarten sample of their weekly schedule:

 

 

 

 

Read Aloud Book for the Week:

 

 

 

 

The Important Book

 

by Margaret Wise Brown

 

 

 

 

Introduce each week with an initial reading

 

 

 

 

of the book for the week. Then, refer to the

 

book throughout the week (preferably with

a re-reading each day).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or you could use

Heart of Dakota - their Little Hearts for His Glory has a daily schedule and tells you exactly what chapters to read each day. Here is their sample from their website. I couldn't find a list for their read alouds though.

 

 

 

 

Or you could pick out 10-15 good chapter books and make your own schedule for the school year. Assign a chapter or two a day and make a checklist that you can physically check off when you are done. Same could be done with picture books, you'd just have to choose more books. I personally have a folder that I keep lists of books I think the kids will like and try to pick some of them up each time we go to the library. They choose ones they are interested in also. We then pick out a book each night to read. I then just mark off a generic "read aloud time" section in my school schedule. Not fancy, but it makes sure I do it each day without being restrictive as to what we read.

 

 

Edited July 26, 2010 by BramFam
Added info

[Rebecca]

I am so with you on needing a schedule.

 

You are looking for just literature- right?

[lovinmomma]

ETA: Okay, I see you don't like the books in Core K. I don't know then. Those are great books. What kinds of books are you looking for? Maybe look at Winterpromise.

 

I shouldn't say that I don't LIKE the books in Core K. I just don't think that my kids are quite ready for them, and we've already done P4/5 and P3/4. Sorry about the confusion.

[lovinmomma]

I am so with you on needing a schedule.

 

You are looking for just literature- right?

 

Glad I'm not alone. :001_smile: Yes, just literature, but I'm thinking I might have to end up buying the guide for the whole shebang, but just following the literature portion as in Memoria Press K.

[lovinmomma]

From the

Memoria Kindergarten sample of their weekly schedule:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or you could use

Heart of Dakota - their Little Hearts for His Glory has a daily schedule and tells you exactly what chapters to read each day. Here is their sample from their website. I couldn't find a list for their read alouds though.

 

 

 

 

 

Or you could pick out 10-15 good chapter books and make your own schedule for the school year. Assign a chapter or two a day and make a checklist that you can physically check off when you are done. Same could be done with picture books, you'd just have to choose more books. I personally have a folder that I keep lists of books I think the kids will like and try to pick some of them up each time we go to the library. They choose ones they are interested in also. We then pick out a book each night to read. I then just mark off a generic "read aloud time" section in my school schedule. Not fancy, but it makes sure I do it each day without being restrictive as to what we read.

 

 

 

These are some very good suggestions/info. Thank you. I'm checking them out.

[*Amber*]

I am using this..... http://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/scmguide/literature/ This site suggests reading a chapter a day. The list of books for the early years is good too.

[Donna A.]

SCM- this is just a list of read-alouds. No schedule. Their guides are different, but they are history focused.

 

 

SCM has various schedule samples on the website. All you would do is pick the one that appeals to you and plug in the books. http://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/weekly/

[lisabees]

I have not ever hs k-garten, but see to recall some companies that have read-alouds. I'm not sure if it's what you're looking for, but I'll add them anyway,

 

Moving Beyond the Page http://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/curriculum5to7.asp

Learning Language Arts Through Literature (it seems many like the first two levels, then it goes downhill from there). http://www.rainbowresource.com/product/Learning+Language+Arts+Through+Literature+Blue+Program/000335/1280178751-2073391

 

Want to add Peak with Books. Not sure if there is a schedule. http://www.amazon.com/Peak-Books-Childhood-Resource-Balanced/dp/0766859487/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275927481&sr=1-1

Edited July 26, 2010 by lisabees

[TN Mama]

What about Tanglewood Education?

[SnowWhite]

WinterPromise has a nice literature program for those ages (billed for 3-5, but reviews recommend the older end). There is *one* workbook, Richard Scarry's Best Rainy Day Book or some such. It might be fun, who knows.

 

http://www.winterpromise.com/journeys_of_imagination.html

 

It's called Journeys of Imagination and it has narration questions in the guide.