Guest Loughridge Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I have a 5 and 4 year old boy and 2 1/2 yr old girl...im trying to get info on curriculums I just would love info from people on good and bad on what is out there. The ones I have looked in to are....CLASS...A BEKA....Sonlight....Any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 First off, you have very young children. How do they best learn at the moment? Do you want to combine some of their subjects? Are there any religious preferences or things you want to avoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Here's a current thread you might find helpful. :) http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Five in a Row. http://www.fiarhq.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Five in a Row. http://www.fiarhq.com/ :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Have you looked at The Well Trained Mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Is "none" an acceptable answer? I don't use anything formal until about 7-8 years old. Until then we read a lot, talk a lot, do a lot -- and I focus on answering the questions (or comment on the comments) as they come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvenice Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 As a mom of four, I would say be careful not to push too much at such young ages. My 5 yr old (the youngest) is doing more advanced work, but that is b/c he wants to. The others did better with a gentler approach. I love this book The Early Years: A Charlotte Mason Preschool Handbook by Simply Charlotte Mason www.simplycharlottemason.com. Hours in the Out of Doors is also great...same site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoMama Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Five in a Row. http://www.fiarhq.com/ :iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree: This is what I was going to say... especially considering the ages of your children. Read to them and enjoy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 :iagree: with Five in a Row. (FIAR). I will also suggest Heart of Dakota. http://www.heartofdakota.com. I simply love the gentle and fun approach, CM style of Carrie Austin (the author). Your 4 and 5yo would likely fit nicely together in Little Hearts for His Glory and it doesn't take up a ton of your time. The stories you will read are precious and the crafts and other activities are fun and engaging. Great for that age. They will learn math with hands-on activities, science that way as well, Bible, letters/sounds, some writing if they are capable, art, music, etc. in a really fun and non-threatening, informal approach. HOD has a message board with a bunch of ladies who are very friendly and full of great advice. Not to steer you away from FIAR (which is also a ton of fun and very informal) but I just adore HOD now. If I could only do both.:D My best advise: Have FUN with them at that age. They grow up so quickly and there will be plenty of formal schooling later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Is "none" an acceptable answer? I don't use anything formal until about 7-8 years old. Until then we read a lot, talk a lot, do a lot -- and I focus on answering the questions (or comment on the comments) as they come. This, absolutely. As a mom of four, I would say be careful not to push too much at such young ages. My 5 yr old (the youngest) is doing more advanced work, but that is b/c he wants to. The others did better with a gentler approach. I love this book The Early Years: A Charlotte Mason Preschool Handbook by Simply Charlotte Mason www.simplycharlottemason.com. Hours in the Out of Doors is also great...same site. And, while you're waiting, read those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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