JohannaM Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Phonics/Reading: finish OPGTR, then start AAS to reinforce phonics rules, lots of read alouds from library Handwriting: continue with HWT books Math: continue with Miquon, add MM1 when she is ready Science: BFSU History/Geography: maybe use Expedition Earth to learn a little about different countries Johanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Thanks Julie, the SingaporeMath.com page says this:There is no separate teacher’s guide, but there is material at the bottom of each page to aid parents and teachers in presenting the concepts. At the bottom of what page? The textbook? So if I want the whole package I buy the $22.00 textbook and the two $8.80 workbooks? I went to the McRuffy site and it is on sale, but Singapore is probably a better intro to Math Mammoth I would think. Then I have to decide if I want to use all of my education money on K math and Spanish and maybe not have enough for the 4th grade history I planned for next year. Ugh. I am tired of making decisions, and now I am hi-jacking this thread. Should I start a new one? http://www.singaporemath.com/Essential_Math_s/138.htm This is what we're using. The 'hints' are at the bottom of each page :D Sorry about my ignorance. What is ETC?Explode the Code Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyinMD Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm planning for K for my 4 yo for fall. She won't be K officially until the following year but she's wanting more real schoolwork like her older siblings. Rightstart A All About Reading (Level 1 should be out by then- we're doing Pre-1 right now) Handwriting without Tears A mixture of Sonlight P3/4 and Five in a Row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel7123 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Geography: The Little Man in the Map and The Amazing Pop-up Geography Thanks for listing these....I just purchased the pop up one! They both look like fun. Are you just reading them, or using other books/activities along with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comama Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) "Science - Noeo Chemistry I - we completed Sonlight Sciene K last month" MissKNG: What were your thoughts on the Sonlight K science? Edited March 14, 2011 by comama Needed to add quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Singapore 2A, IP, and CWP 2 Reading: Sonlight Readers 2 Intermediate and Advanced Science: Apologia Astronomy, and Zoology 1 History: SOTW 2 English: WWE 1, FLL 2 Languages: Liping Ma Chinese 1, Song School Latin (finished), Getting Started with Latin AAS 3 (finished half of 3) HWT Printing Power Bible: Ds read John and Proverbs by himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) What were your thoughts on the Sonlight K science? Personally, we loved Sonlight Science K. I liked how it touched on all sorts of topics (which lead to the strong Chemistry interest). The experiments didn't always correspond with the lessons that week but I just skipped those and did my own thing. I mainly bought it because most of the supplies were all in one package. All in all, my big girl got a lot out of it and I was really pleased with it. We used the 4 day program and if I knew it would be such a hit, I would have gone with the 5 day program. ETA: I did supplement it with Magic School Bus books and Singapore Earlybird Science books (my big girl is a science nut). Edited March 14, 2011 by MissKNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnick in nc Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Thanks for listing these....I just purchased the pop up one! They both look like fun. Are you just reading them, or using other books/activities along with? I just got both of them last month, so we haven't done much. We're going through The Little Man in the Map first while drawing the pictures on a blank US map. DS loves it! I confess I haven't done much planning with the pop-up book yet. DS loves to look at it, but I have to keep it out of reach of my not-so-gentle 3 yo. At this point, I just plan on working through it systematically and looking for library books and online resources along the way, if time allows. I also have the Kingfisher Children's Atlas that I plan on working in. I don't have lofty goals for K geography - just basic map knowledge before beginning SOTW next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 My 2nd guy will be starting K this year. We're not really changing anything, just adjusting to his pace. LA: SWR, SL Readers 2, Cursive First Math: Horizons K, Miquon Orange, Singapore PM 1A Literature/Bible: SL P4/5 Science: Noeo Physics I (with big brother) Geography: Evan Moor Beginning Geography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest momk2000 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Adventures in Phonics - Level A (with the CLP phonics readers) In the Beginning Handwriting (CLP) Liberty Mathematics (Level K) A Beka Social Studies K (with library books) McRuffy Science K CLP Nature Reader K God and Me Devotions for Girls Library Books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel7123 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I just wanted to let those of you who asked about this know that I have updated my blog with our History book list for this year (so far). Here's the link: http://www.schoolingthreesisters.com/2011/03/history-book-list-for-20102011.html Stay tuned for our Science, Math, Picture book and Chapter book lists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkeller Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 We are finishing up our preschool book this week (Little Hands to Heaven) and will be starting Heart of Dakota's "Little Hearts for his Glory" next week. My plan is to continue on with Hooked on Phonics till we finish it, then start All About Spelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mert Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'm still working out all the details, but this is what I'm thinking so far... LA - FIAR with bonus crafts and hands on activities, finish AAS1 and then 2, lots of reading, finish HWT K and then 1 Math - continue Miquon add Singapore or Rightstart plus living books (Anno and such) and games We'll be doing Classical Conversations so science and Amer history books, videos, puzzles, crafts, etc. to go along with our memory work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolandgill037 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Play method at kindergarten is beneficiary to child development....:DLearning the letters of the alphabet or the numbers while having fun. Its much more fun for the child and the child will be more willing to learn. It encourages the child to learn more. Learning the alphabet is the first step for your child to learn how to read. With reading comes more vocabulary (and curiosity) so it helps them expressing themselves better about their environment and gain more knowledge about everything. It practices their vocal skills saying the sounds of the letters. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) Our K will look like this: R & S Bible Rightstart Math A HWT K AAS RSO Life Science OPGTR & HOP & ETC Song school Latin (CD only for K) Art - Preschool Art by MaryAnn F Kohl Lots and lots of reading w/ lapbooks using homeschoolshare (Our favorite thing) Looks like alot, but we will take it at her pace and have fun!!!!:D Edited March 15, 2011 by mom2denj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbosh237 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I was going to start AO1 with her in the fall but decided to hold off until next year when she will be 6, almost 7. This year for k I think we will be just continuing what we are working now. Bible-nightly family devotionals, memory verses Phonics-Phonics Pathways, ETC, lots of readers. Copywork-either out of her reading, or just whatever I come up with Math-MUS Alpha. Not sure yet if I will have her continue on with Beta or switch to Singapore. French-immersion with PIM vidoes and music CD Poetry-a poem a day Science-BFSU, nature study, continuing to read Thorton Burgess books and Among the _____ people. Additional readings from AO list and FIAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 My middle will be in K this year. She will be doing: McRuffy color math Winterpromise Animals & their World Winterpromise Chess Handwriting: my own program Reading: reading lots & lots of books, finish up Reading Eggs She tags along with big sister for Latin & Spanish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Play method at kindergarten is beneficiary to child development....:DLearning the letters of the alphabet or the numbers while having fun. Its much more fun for the child and the child will be more willing to learn. It encourages the child to learn more. Learning the alphabet is the first step for your child to learn how to read. With reading comes more vocabulary (and curiosity) so it helps them expressing themselves better about their environment and gain more knowledge about everything. It practices their vocal skills saying the sounds of the letters. . Ah, but some youngsters (while they enjoy playing with Mommy) want formal lessons. We started when Luke was 2 with cheap workbooks, because he wanted to 'do school' like his older siblings. While you have some good points and I am positive that your child will do well with play learning, it doesn't work for many parents, especially those that are also teaching older siblings :D It seems, ime, that parents that are teaching older siblings do well to give their youngsters some 'serious' school work to do. The children don't suffer. Luke loves it and can read pretty well, imnsho. Just something to keep in mind, it can get a little hairy when it seems that one parent is questioning the decisions of another. Have fun! I'm sure your child will :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) :iagree: Play method at kindergarten is beneficiary to child development....:DLearning the letters of the alphabet or the numbers while having fun. Its much more fun for the child and the child will be more willing to learn. It encourages the child to learn more. Learning the alphabet is the first step for your child to learn how to read. With reading comes more vocabulary (and curiosity) so it helps them expressing themselves better about their environment and gain more knowledge about everything. It practices their vocal skills saying the sounds of the letters. . We are doing that in preschool right now, so we will step it up for K.;) Our preschool consists of two Lauri Letter puzzles, Number play puzzle, pet and dinosaur counters, lots of other puzzles, shape sorters, beads and baubles, lacing shapes, playdo and Kumon's My First Coloring and Tracing books. Also as Julie said, often little ones want to be included in what their older siblings are doing, so they insist on more formal school-work too. Edited March 15, 2011 by Lovedtodeath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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