MissKNG Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) Anyone want to share what they are planning on using when their dc begin 1st grade? (I've seen a bunch of threads for other grades so why not the upcoming 1st graders!!;)) Here's what I *think* we may use: Bible - BJU Math - continuing with BJU(?) and Horizons, with MEP and CWP. Science - Noeo Chemistry I Phonics/Reading - ETC, Brain Bank Readers and other readers we have Handwriting - nothing formal History - continue American History using Sonlight materials and other resources/projects I've gathered Anyone else? :D Edited January 1, 2011 by MissKNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsiew Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 My future little first grader just folds into everyone else! Here's what he will be using... I'll also note what my current 1st grader is using: Reading: variety of library books history and science based Writing: WWE1, copywork (handwriting done through copywork) Grammar: current uses GWG1... I **think** my upcoming will too Spelling: current uses SWO, upcoming will use AAS History: SOTW 3 and then back to ancients (we're starting 3 now) Science: Elemental science Physics (currently we're going into Chem after doing Earth Science) Art: various art projects I find on the internet Music: current takes piano, so will my upcoming as well as CC inspired music Memorization: AWANA and CC memorization at home Bible: Maybe continue with another Grapevine study... I'm also considering Bible Study Guide for All Ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Sylvia will be in 1st grade. Right now, plans are: MFW Adventures w/Becca CLE LA and math 100 WWE 1 SL 2 reg readers Hmm, wow, is 1st grade really that easy? :001_huh: She'll also enter choir in the fall and continue in gymnastics. Both girls also attend a co-op once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnick in nc Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 For my future 1st grader: Bible - will try Veritas Bible (Genesis - Joshua); continue Catechism for Young Children Reading - finish OPGTR; books and more books (on topics and classics) Language Arts - WWE 1; FLL 1; SWO A; Universal Book (whichever one we're on by then) Math - Saxon 2 History - SOTW1! Science - God's Design for Science - Life Science Art - Drawing with Children; seasonal crafts Music - hopefully piano... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyinMD Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 We'll probably get to 1st grade around March. My plans right now are MFW 1st grade. We'll add in AAS 1 and Math. We still have a good ways to go with Rightstart B so we'll continue with that. For my ds that loves math he'll do another math program in addition to that- probably Singapore. The science in MFW 1st grade doesn't look too heavy so we'll probably continue with Elemental Science because my kids like it so much. I want to add Song School Latin sometime too but I might wait until 2nd grade on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) . Edited July 9, 2022 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I'm finalizing this right now, but it looks like it will be: Bible: Telling God's Story Grammar: FLL 1 Phonics: Memoria Press 1 & OPGTR Spelling: AAS 1 Writing: WWE 1 Math: Right Start B & MM 1A/B History: Finish SOTW 1 & Start SOTW 2 (up to chapter 18) Science: GEMS science guides in Chemistry & Biology Chemistry Involving Dissolving Secret Formulas Liquid Explorations Matter: Solids, Liquids & Gases Biology Ant Homes under the Ground Terrarium Habitats Music: Start piano lessons finally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Momlovesbooks Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 We are doing 1st grade right now. We are using: Easy Classical Grade 1 with our State Study Elemental Science Bio FLL Nature Study using the Handbook and blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) We start on the 10th. I suppose I ought to figure out what we're doing! Our general philosophy is to do "content" together (Bible, history, science, memory work, etc.) and "skills" on an individual basis (grammar, writing, penmanship, math, etc.) The list looks crazy long. The first listed is our main curriculum, anything listed as "supplement" will be carefully drawn upon - We won't do everything, promise! Here are my current thoughts: Content: Memory Work: Hymns, Genesis 1-2:4 (we're almost done with it, then Psalm 1), Nicene Creed, IEW Poetry, Catechism for Young Children Morning Reading: Continue reading through Poetry books, finish The Burgess Bird Book. Maybe start the Burgess Animal Book (although I'm not sure I can stand it ... what says the Hive? Is it better than the Bird Book? Maybe I just don't like birds) Bible: Covenantal Catechism supplemented with Bible Lessons for Juniors from Reformation Heritage books. Spanish: El Espanol Facil Jr (supposedly we did this last year ... it may get dropped again this year) History: MOH supplement with SOTW1 Science: God's Design for Life supplement with Elemental Science Art: Artistic Pursuits Music: Piano, Choir Phys Ed: Gym, Soccer, Baseball Skills "Language Arts": FLL2 (we have a little bit of FLL1 to finish), WWE 1, McGuffey Readers & CLP Nature Readers (reading practice), Spelling Power Penmanship: Cursive First Math: MEP with MM supplement (mostly for when we're stuck and need more practice) Latin: Prima Latina Logic: Critical Thinking Activities then Lollipop Logic Edited January 1, 2011 by ladydusk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophiaH Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I don't know yet, which is quite unusual! My son is "technically" in first this year, but because he's pretty young for his grade and he's just at the beginning of learning to read, I'm counting it as his K year. Next year will be 1st grade work. My youngest is advanced, so I'm hoping to be able to combine them somewhat. So I've been looking at HOD's Little Hearts, since they have a K and a 1st grade option. But I really despise most formal preschool & K programs and did NOT like LHTH or MFW K, so I'm quite gun-shy. I want to focus on the 3 R's, definitely. Normally, they would just listen into big sis's history but she'll be in Modern Times, so I'm not sure how appropriate some of her 4th grade material would be. I've also thought about each being in their own math and LA and just adding in AO books, but I'm afraid without something a little more structured they will get neglected. :confused: I've been using RS with my ds, who is quite mathy, but I'm thinking of using MEP with him, mostly just because I don't know if *I* can handle RS again...especially with also trying to attend to dd8, dd4 and the new little one. I've really enjoyed First Start Reading from MP, so I'm not sure what we'll do when we finish that. I was just thinking today I might move him to CLE LA. But I'm concerned about the writing involved. So, most everything is still up in the air, so I'll be :bigear: to what everyone else is doing! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Wizards Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Math: MM (starting 1A in January slowly, so wherever we end up) LA: Maybe WWE1, FLL1 (waiting to get it to see if I like it) or GWG; Continue wherever she is with reading, start cursive at some point Science: Biology (probably RSO or ES, but may throw my own together History: Sister will be doing American, so I may just throw her into the mix with that; Maybe do a Galloping the Globe type thing PE: dance and maybe soccer Music: start piano lessons or buy Pianimals Art: Either Atelier or Artistic Pursuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 My current first grader is using Sonlight Core 1 along with the rest of us, Core 2 readers, horizons math 1, spelling workout, FLL 1/2 and I Can Do All Things for art. My future first grader will be doing Sonlight Core 1-2, Core 1 readers, FLL 1, spelling workout, Horizons Math 1 and I Can Do All Things for art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Here is what I'm hoping to use my my first grader. We will be starting up the second week of January. I haven't done any formal schooling with him yet. Math: Right Start A, Math Mammoth and Zillio Reading/Spelling: Reading Reflex with I See Sam readers History: Read Alouds for the library Science: Possibly Elemental Science Earth and Astronomy Geography: Evan Moore Daily Geography or Beginning Geography That's what I have so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) First grade is around 6 right? No changes yet. (1) Dancing bears finish b then c. (2) Russian mathematics grade 1. (3) Petersons directed handwriting vertical print. Edited January 1, 2011 by Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Reading from a prepared book basket. MEP 2a-b, supplemented with Miquon. Five in a Row. AAS 1&2 and copywork. SOTW 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmama2 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Hmm, I'll be :lurk5: this thread. DD will be officially K age in a few weeks (school year starts end of Jan here) but I imagine I'll start to think of her as first grade around the middle of this year. So far I have BFSU and wherever we are up to in Miquon/Singapore (currently orange and 1B) by then planned. Also continuing with with violin and piano and if she decides not to continue with ballet we will add in choir or a co-op class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeturn Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 We've been pretty eclectic in K and I imagine that we will continue to be. Also I anticipate next year being my toughest one for homeschooling because I will have a 22 month old and a 4yo along for the ride. :) Math - MEP Reading - RME/Progressive Phonics Writing - WWE1 English - FLL1 All else - FIAR We will also listen to SOTW 1 and follow any rabbit trails that peak our interest. We will also take time out from FIAR to do some GEMS units for additional science. We supplement with a mix of games, computer learning, videos. And I reserve the right to change my mind about any of it. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 We start 1st grade on Monday! Here's what we have lined up: McRuffy SE Phonics along with LLATL and Pathway Reading McRuffy Color Math with Moving with Math supplemental worksheets McRuffy Science and Purposeful Design History Odyssey Ancients level 1 various map/geography workbooks various health books several art books First Favorites LaClase Divertida continuing Pianimals and starting recorder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 DS moves up to 1st next month -- time does fly! He'll be doing ETC 5 - 7 , SM 2A - 2B, joining in with big sister for more American history read-alouds and crafts, continuing with piano, and co-op classes in reading, science, phys ed, and art. He also reads aloud to me each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 My guy is in K and working on 1st grade work. We're halfway through right now. Phonics Road 1, Writing With Ease (taking 2 years to complete Level 1) First Language Lessons, Story of the World 1 (taking 2 years to complete Level 1) Singapore & MEP Math, R.E.A.L. Science (Life), Elemental Science (Biology) Galloping the Globe (Planning to take 2 or 3 years...taking our time) (newly added) Harmony Fine Arts, Artistic Pursuits Suzuki Piano, Read Write & Type, Cursive First, Pathway Readers, Song School Latin (newly added) and lots of read alouds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231503 We finished Kindergarten last week. :thumbup1: We'll be starting in January 2011 with one First Grader and two preschoolers (twins). Here's our line-up: First Grader -- will turn 6 in February Math Mammoth Blue 1 Kumon Math Story Time Treasures & More Story Time Treasures (finished OPG) Guided Reading & Independent Reading FLL 2 (grammar/mechanics only) WWE 1 ZB Cursive AAS 1 (& possibly 2) Memory Work Preschoolers -- will turn 4 in January Evan Moor Math K OPG Phonics Beehive Readers FLL 1 (oral lessons; e.g., birthday, address, phone number, family names) Evan Moor Spelling K ZB Printing Memory Work Together Read Alouds -- Fairy & Folk Tales; Poetry; Picture Books; Chapter Books; Audiobooks Geography -- Around the World + Beginning Map Skills Bible -- Betty Lukens Bible Stories in Felt + Leading Little Ones to God + Character Building for Children Girls' Club & Music -- Girls' Club for Doctrine + Sing the Word Scripture Memory Songs Science (quarterly units) -- Human Body; Nature Study; Plants & Gardening; Ecology/Biomes Handicrafts -- burlap embroidery; sew bean bags; sew sock dolls & doll clothes; make Christmas gifts & ornaments Art -- coloring, painting, playing with clay & play dough, here's-some-tape-and-paper-what-will-you-do-with-it? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 ds1 is an older k (6 in nov) so he is starting some first grade stuff in jan. 3rs finish opg and keep reading (sonlight readers 2 and others) start fll1 and wwe lightly (narration and copywork taken from what we read) start mm1 (we just finished earlybird) (maybe look at miquon) additional things including ds2 and ds3 to an extent bible read bible stories and work on children's catechism as well as other scripture and creeds/hymns science nature study based on a list of local flora and fauna...i'm hoping to incorporate basic drawing skills through a nature notebook of what we find i'm still deciding on our lit/history path so for now i'll pick and choose from ao and other lists (nurserytales, poems, "classics") geography children just like me and geopuzzles spanish need to get going on this, i just ordered the easy spanish jr. music ditto with my music theory and suziki books for piano happy new year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 My first grader is using the following: Phonics: OPG w/ETC and Happy Phonics Math: MUS Alpha w/ Math Mammoth (1st grade) and Peggy Kaye Games for Math Handwriting: A Reason for Handwriting Little Hearts for His Glory WinterPromise World Around Me for Science Sonlight Core K readalouds various resources for music and art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) We're just starting homeschooling on Monday, and DS1 is halfway through first grade, so we'll be doing: Math: Math Mammoth 1B, moving into 2A probably Feb or Mar, also throwing in MEP 2A and some Miquon Science: Elemental Science - Intro to Science History: Biblioplan Ancients at half pace Reading: CLE Reading 100 Phonics: Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading (going back and hitting the phonics he didn't really learn when learning to read) Grammar: Rod & Staff English 2 Spelling: Rod & Staff Spelling 2 Writing: Writing With Ease 1 Handwriting: Handwriting Without Tears 1, copywork Bible: Finish up the Bible curriculum he did at school (it was a 3-book set of workbooks that 2 families at the school put together, and he got to keep it when he left); there is a ton of Bible in our history also; and we're doing some morning Bible studies as a family using Anne Elliott's Foundations 1. Art: Draw Write Now book 1 Music: Should be getting a piano very soon, and I've picked out My First Piano Adventures to start him out. Wow, it seems like a lot when I type it all out, but in my schedule in HST+, math and LA will likely be done well before lunch, and then we just have history or science in the afternoon during nap times. Might tweak things after next week though! Oh, and I have a couple Spanish workbooks since he wants to learn Spanish, but I might get La Clase Divertida in another year or two (when DS2 is old enough to be able to also use it). Edited January 1, 2011 by boscopup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) My daughter is in 3rd now, but for 1st we used: SL 1 (History, Science, Bible, readers, literature, but NO LA) WWE 1 - 2 times per week FLL 1/2 - 2 times per week A Reason for Handwriting SWR RS B Her day was very short and sweet and she had lots of time to play and do art projects. I used one of the Judy Press art books and she would tab all the project she was interested in doing. I would just get the supplies together for her and she would go to town creating for hours. She would also often use the Draw Write Now books while I was doing our SL reading. I have happy memories of her early years in school because I'd already learned my lesson about overdoing things with my poor son. Lisa Edited January 1, 2011 by LisaTheresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 My son turns 6 in August, so not sure if we'll consider him K another year, or 1st grade.... Depending on where he finishes the year, it may be something like this: Phonics Pathways and ETC HWOT FLL (hit or miss) Math - maybe Singapore History - we'll all be in Early Modern (hopefully!) Science - LRAFO books and unschooled Bible - We have all been doing BSF, so I'll have to decide whether he's ready to go to the night program as a 1st grader or stay in the day program as a K-er. Next year's study is Acts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBG580 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) My oldest will be 6 this summer and we are beginning homeschooling her next autumn. My plans right now (though subject to change as I continue to learn about curriculum choices!): Reading/Phonics: PR1, McGuffey's Eclectic Readers (daily) History/LA: TOG Year 2/Units 3 and 4 (early American History) (daily) Math: MM Blue 1 or Horizons 1 and supplement with Orange Miquon + rods (daily) Science: Nothing formal, probably Usbournes Book of Science Experiments for some fun and a lot of time getting her hands in the dirt with our extensive gardens - we vermicompost, raise veggies, start lots from seed under grow lights inside, and 4 season garden. (no formal schedule) Art: We're Catholic and follow the liturgical year with basic crafts with the kids. We will also supplement with some seasonal crafts from our many Waldorf books. (1x per week) Foreign Language: Rosetta Stone Mandarin Level 1 assisted by grandma who is Chinese and speaks to DD solely in the language. (2x per week with me assisting) Religion: She will begin CCD and attend Mass with me a few times per week. We also read daily from our Saint of the Day book and sometimes use Magnifikids weekly workbooks PhysEd: Free play outside! She is also in year round swimming lessons and will probably take the leap into swim team 2x per week autumn 2011. My 3 year old will be using I'm Ready To Learn by WP. We are using it loosely now and love it! Edited January 1, 2011 by BBG580 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Ariel is first grade aged, but we're just finishing up her first grade work and starting new stuff. What we used: Math: MEP1, Miquon, RSB LA: Dancing Bears, WWE1, Zaner-Bloser Manuscript 1&2 History/Social Studies: SOTW1 w/activity guide Science: Sonlight 1 Art: Atelier 1 Music: Piano lessons PE: Irish dance, swimming, horseback riding What we will be using, starting this month: Math: MEP2, Miquon LA: Dancing Bears, Apples & Pears Spelling, Oak Meadow 2nd grade History/Social Studies: OM2 Science: OM2, maybe add BFSU Art: OM2, Art Adventures at Home Music: Bastien Piano Basics PE: horseback riding, possibly swimming and/or Irish dance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaT Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I started HSing my 5yo last June after she finished preschool. I plan to start her on 1st grade with the new year. She's now 6 (Oct). Reading - OPGTR (finishing last 1/4 of) Math - RightStart Math Level B (finishing last 1/4) Manuscript - D'Naelian Handwriting Level 1 Spelling - AAS Level 2 Grammar - FLL Level 1 (already started) Writing - WWE Level 1 Workbook Science - R.E.A.L Science - Life (already started) PreHistory - UEAW + other evolution books (using SatoriSmiles.com lesson guide) Ancient History - SOTW Level 1 Geography - Scholastic Success with Maps Level 1 Art - Meet The Masters & Draw Write Now Latin - Song School Latin (thinking about it; don't want to do too much) I also have her do Starfall.com online and the Level 1 workbook as filler, unscheduled. I hope she's ready for 1st grade. I'm having her take the standard Kindergarten test at the public school in January just to help give me an idea of where she's at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I have a 1st grader midway through her year here. She is doing: Rod and Staff 1st grade reading, phonics, math, penmanship, and music. The penmanship and music are purely supplemental. She does copywork and letters for writing. R&S covers Bible. Story of the World 3 w/older sis. Her focus is different from that of the 3rd grader. Prima Latina, tagging along. She practices vocabulary and prayers, not grammar, no workbook. Science: she does narrations and journal pages on her sis's chemistry experiments. I am about to start a little life science with her, and do a unit on reptiles (per her request. ) Art: Drawing with Children, What Your First Grader Needs to Know among other things. Music: R&S at home along with units from What Your 3rd Grader Needs to Know and piano practice, Kinderbach at co-op Memory: poetry, Bible verses, Latin Prayers, presidents Extras: Dance and Scouts, and an American History class at co-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I am praying about either HOD Beyond Little Hearts or going back to Abeka. (We did a lot of Abeka K5 last year.) Those are my two main contenders at the moment. I look forward to having a minute to go back and read all these responses. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I think ds will finish OPGTR & most of the ETC books that I want to use before we officially start first grade in the autumn. I also think (but don't know) that we'll finish Right Start B and the first Miquon book before autumn. Language Arts: Spelling Workout B, FLL Level 2, HWT Printing Power, WWE 2 Literature: good picture books, leveled readers, plus fiction to correspond with history Mathematics: Miquon Red, Right Start C History: SOTW 2 + AG & supplemental nonfiction Science: first grade life science a la WTM (using The Natural World, DK First Animal Encyclopedia, Kingfisher Human Body Encyclopedia, & Incredible Plants as spines; Let's Read & Find Out, Rookie Read-About, and National Geographic books for additional reading) Foreign Language: German w/ some friends, and possibly a Saturday school as well. Fine Arts Appreciation: trips to the art museum, a few lessons from Art in Story that correspond to history, Sister Wendy DVDs, various books; The Story of Classical Music, Classical Kids podcast; weekly attendance at Master's Academy of Fine Arts Fine Arts Skills: How to Teach Art to Children, maybe Drawing for Children; Music for Little Mozarts (at home, not w/ a teacher; I think I can manage this even though it's been years since I've done much playing). I really need to get to work on picking supplemental reading for history & science both. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skueppers Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 You people make me feel like a total slacker! I'm busy having fun with Kindergarten, and figure I'll think about First Grade over the summer. I have a vague idea that I'll be doing ancient history next year, but I also might not. It's interesting to see what you folks are doing, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 We're halfway through 1st grade but starting a bunch of new things in Jan and Feb. Here's what I have planned for the remainder of the year: LA: SWR, FLL2, WWE1, SL Readers 2 Int Math: Singapore PM 3A, CWP 2, Miquon Blue/Green, Zaccaro's PCM History/Geography/Literature: SL Core 1 Science: Noeo Chem 1 Art: I Can Do All Things Latin: SSL Critical Thinking: Critical Thinking K-3 Bible: SL Bible 1 + Vos's Bible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 We are also mid-first grade. We are doing: BJU Math 1 Finishing Pathway Readers Learning Through Sounds Book 2 and Days Go By reader and Workbook, about to switch over to WinterPromise LA/Reading 1 (which uses Explode the Code 6, Right into Reading 2, and Step into Reading Step 3 readers, working up to easy chapter books). Mastering First Grade Skills workbook Pentime Handwriting First Language Lessons WinterPromise Adventures in the Sea and Sky Younger Learner Guide and Hideaways In History, over two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicianmom Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Next year's first grade plan: Ambleside Online Year 1 Singapore Math 2A Suzuki piano (Now if I can force myself to keep it that simple ;) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Current First Grader: Reading: various books for oral reading (I read a page/ she reads a page). She finished Headsprout Reading comprehension, and we're going to do the second semester of R&S 2nd grade reading. (Did first half last year.) Free reading done during free time. :D Handwriting: Reason for Handwriting C - I think. (manuscript) Spelling: finishing up AAS 1, moving into 2 soon Grammar: FLL 1/2 Writing with Ease 1 Right Start C Horizons 2 math/ CWP 1 supplements (alternate) REAL/ Mr. Q Life Science homemade study of American history survey Daily Geography 2/ listening to Hillyer's Child's Geography of the World/ Shepphard's software memorizing poetry, Bible verses, and Apostle's Creed Spanish: Salsa and Hop, Skip, and Sing art with Grandma Musikgarten piano, swim lessons, ballet, and soccer/ basketball/ softball listening to lots of read alouds Upcoming First Grader next year: She's not at nearly the academic level that Anna is. She is just beginning to read a tiny bit. I'm still trying to figure out what works for her. Reading: Ordinary Parent's Gude and ElizabethB's phonics lessons. Read various easy readers, Explode the Code, and probably Headsprout at some point. Handwriting: either Handwriting Without Tears or Cursive First with big sister Math: Right Start A. If it works. Right now we're doing Early Bird. Maybe Math Mammoth if RS isn't working well. Will also do math games and a calendar time probably. Finish up Developing the Early Learner if we aren't done yet. She'll take Musikgarten music class and gymnastics. And we'll do OT type work for fine motor and sensory integration. Not sure what they'll set up for her. Movement is a priority for her. I will fold her into some of Anna's work, but honestly, I probably won't push it. She has a very low frustration tolerance, and I really want to put the effort into reading and math. She sits in on a lot of read alouds, and she'll be a part of some of our history and science and geography, but I won't quiz her or make that formal or much of it required. She will do Spanish with us. I'm not sure if we'll call it kindergarten or first grade. We're not going to do grammar or writing yet. She's not where I'd like her to be academically, but I guess many kids enter first grade not being good readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RecumbentHeart Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 For math we have MM and will perhaps still be using MEP & he will probably still be working through either PP or OPG. For everything else the plan is currently Living Books Curriculum Grade 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Dd6 is in first. Link below details the materials we are using. Ladydusk, we have a lot in common. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrightmom Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I'm promoting DS6 to 1st grade officially as of February. . . he's had a VERY slow start :001_smile:. MFW Adventures Math Mammoth OPG, FLL & WWE 1 Phonics Road 1 (soon) ETC & Maps book Memory work with the gang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengjohnson Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 For many things my 1st grader will join in with the others. math: Saxon 2 handwriting: copywork phonics/spelling: continue ETC and OPGTR reading: Sonlight 2 readers writing: WWE 1 grammar: FLL 1 For history I'm planning MFW RtR and will bring her in at her level for history and science, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel7123 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) Bumping this up to share what our plans are for First grade: RightStart B First Language Lessons for the Well Trained Mind Writing With Ease Explode the Code Phonics Pathways All About Spelling A Reason for Handwriting Artistic Pursuits Tapestry of Grace Year 1 (Ancients) Song School Latin (may wait to start this in 2nd grade) Not sure about Science yet....checking out God's Design for Life, Elemental Science, etc. Definitely Biology a la WTM. Edited February 12, 2011 by jewel7123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 My DS will be an older 1st grader...he's doing lots of 1st this year. Next year we're planning on: HOD Bigger--not 100% sure on this...I do like having DS work with DD when possible, but there is a bit more writing in this level. Singapore Math--He's about to finish 1a, so we'll just continue along at his pace...probably finish 1b and 2a next year ETC books 3 and 4 May start DITHOR with him next year...not for sure Extras: HS co-op, gymnastics, piano (informal lessons at home) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I thought I had replied to this but I didn't see my post..so I must've missed it or something... I will have a 1st grader next year and plan on doing. Math Mammoth LB 1B-2A MoH Vol. 1 (Finish up where we left off) Apologia Zoology 1 HWT 1 WWE 1 FLL 2 AAS 1 (Finish level 1, work into level 2) HOP 1st Geography (Road Trip USA) Art (Dimension Crafts - Color and Paint by Numbers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBG580 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Well, I've changed my mind a good bit since I replied 6 weeks ago (and I can't edit that post?!). Lit/Phonics/Handwriting: PR1, Veritas Press First Favorites 2x per week Math: McRuffy Color Math and Orange Miquon Geography: Evan Moor Beginning Geography K-2 and Expedition Earth History: ToG Year 2/Units 3 and 4 half pace, heavy on the crafts and read alouds Science: Seasonal Unit studies from Shining Dawn Books (very CMish) PE: Swimming lessons and Tae Kwon Do once weekly each Art/Music: Crafts from history and geography, no idea about music! Religion: CCD begins, Saint of the Day, Mass a few times per week Whew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krismoose Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I have an older Ker, turns 7 in fall right after we start 1st: CLE reading 2 and plenty of books for fun BJU Spelling 1 Singapore Primary Math 2A & HOD math activities HOD Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory for history, science, Bible, read-alouds & handwriting Art Adventures at Home finishing level 1 Harmony Fine Arts gr. 1 art & music appreciation Starting over the summer when it's too hot to go outside: Song School Latin Finish Flip-Flop Spanish level 1 maybe Elemental Science Intro to Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Here's what I *think* we may use: Bible - BJU Math - continuing with BJU(?) and Horizons, with MEP and CWP. Science - Noeo Chemistry I Phonics/Reading - ETC, Brain Bank Readers and other readers we have Handwriting - nothing formal History - continue American History using Sonlight materials and other resources/projects I've gathered Mine has since changed!! LOL! Bible - BJU Bible Truths 1 Math - Singapore 2a/2b and Horizons 2/3 with CWP Science - Noeo Chemistry I Phonics/Reading - Readers that we have and I'm looking into BJU LA stuff, BJU Spelling Handwriting - nothing formal History - continue American History using Sonlight materials and other resources/projects I've gathered I'm also thinking about adding in more German Anyone else make adjustments?? Edited February 13, 2011 by MissKNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessieC Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I thought I had a good handle on dd's first grade year coming up. I was going to go with WWE1, SOTW1, FLL1, etc, but I'm doubting this all right now. I don't think a classical approach is really right for us, and I'm starting to think that ancient history is best left for later grades. I recently bought the first volume of FIAR and am leaning toward going this route instead. So if I had to choose our curriculum right now, it would probably be: FIAR (includes literature, art, social studies/geography, some limited science and math) Science: local homeschooling weekly science group, nature walks and studies, maybe some Magic School Bus kits PE: swimming, dance, gymnastics Math: Math Mammoth LA: Phonics Pathways, journal and story writing, word sorts, making words activities Extra: theater, daisy scouts Tons of read alouds WDYT?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 We are halfway through First Grade, and here's what's working for us. It may seem like a lot, but we only do 1-3 hours, 4 days a week. My daughter also loves her language arts, and currently is really digging typing and geography. Math - RightStart B, Math Mammoth Light Blue (mixing up 1A/1B), will start Singapore's CWP Phonics Review - Explode the Code (finished 5-6, now working on 7-8); Beyond the Code 3-4; After these are done, we'll be finished with this subject for good. Spelling - All About Spelling - finished up Level 3, starting Level 4 Grammar - Finished GWG1, Halfway through GWG2. Will start GWG3 later this spring so we can start diagramming! We burned out on FLL, but just last week we started picking up FLL2 again. Writing - Write Source Grade 1, will start WS2 next month Handwriting - HWT Cursive - just starting Grade 4 cursive Typing - variety of software programs (she's so excited) Vocabulary - Wordly Wise 2 History - Story of the World 1 Science - R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Life Languages - Elementary Spanish Grade 1, Song School Latin, some La Clase Divertida; We will slowly get into GSWL to get exposure to more meatier Latin before SSL ends. Geography - She whips through geography workbooks, right now we're using MCP Maps, Charts, Globes Level C: Communities. We're also starting to do Core's blob idea mapping. She memorized (on her own) US States geography, so now we're going to start the entire world (all the countries of the world), using no particular program. Art - Meet the Masters (for artist study), Artistic Pursuits (general art play), Mark Kistler's Online/Draw Right Now (drawing) Logic - variety of logic workbooks (Logic Safari 1 currently); variety of logic games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 When I posted earlier, I posted what my son was doing starting in January 2011. He is in K but doing 1st grade work. Here is our line up for fall when he officially starts 1st grade: WWE2 History Odyssey Ancients (2nd half) Singapore 2A (spine) MEP 2 (complete with Daddy) Math Mammoth 2A (extra practice) Meet The Masters Expedition Earth (secularized) FLL2 MCPb OPG (finish it up) Phonics Road 2 Pathway Readers/Elson? Elemental Science Earth/Space OR Easy Classical Science Geology/Weather and Astronomy R.E.A.L. Science Earth/Space Latin For Children A Handwriting/Copywork http://www.queenhomeschool.com/productpages/Cursive/cursiveframeset.html Sonlight reading selections ...exploring starting Mandarin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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