Greenmama2 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 First grade won't start officially until late Jan 2012 for us but here is the current plan: Singapore/Miquon ETC Song School Latin BFSU Piano Violin Ballet All to be continued wherever we are up to. No doubt we'll add in some extras too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krismoose Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) We'll start Beyond in a couple of months, reading & math later, but we won't officially call it 1st grade until the fall (7 in October): Heart of Dakota's Beyond Little Hearts for His Glory for Bible, history, science, geography, art, reading (finish emerging readers), copywork, spelling & grammar CLE Reading 2 Singapore Primary Math 2A (maybe 2B as well, we'll see how it goes) Continue Song School Latin Continue Art Adventures At Home level 1 Edited March 21, 2011 by krismoose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) Math: CLE 1 Reading/Phonics: Phonics Pathways/AAS ( Maybe AAR instead of PP) Grammar: FLL 1 Writing: WWE 1 Penmanship: HWT Science: BJU History: TOG year 4 Edited March 28, 2011 by Quiver0f10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 LA/Spelling/Grammar: AAS, ETC Books 4-8, FLL 1 Writing and Narration: WWE 1 Handwriting: HWT Math: Righstart B (?) and Math Mammoth Science: Elemental Science - Intro to Science since we did Biology for K History: SOTW 1 Art: Meet the Masters Music: Pianimals Spanish: ? (Any recs?) PE: Soccer, swimming and ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I tried to use the Core Knowledge to do my science as you said you are planning, but it was so boring that my son thought science was the worst subject. I then changed to Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding, K-2 grades (Nebel), and science is one of our favorite subjects. It is quite an in depth course which is exceptionally well written for small kids. I highly recommend it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 My curriculum is all confused, my DD is K age, doing work ranging from k-2nd. Our school year is from Feb - Dec. We're doing: Language Arts: LLATL Red, part way through. Bible memory verse copy work using ZB online Read alouds, one I'm reading them, one assigned for her to read (currently Willy Wonka, and A Series of unfortunate events 1) Toying with adding something else to shore up the grammar... Bible: LLOTG read a verse together before bed Maths: Singapore 2A/2B Supplement with some Miquon (red) and/or some MEP History: SOTW1 Science: BFSU supplement with some Classic Science Music: Violin Lessons Possibly some Classical Kids Art: General art/drawing projects - many as part of other subjects. Lots of living and library books added to that. That's the plan so far anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 I tried to use the Core Knowledge to do my science as you said you are planning, but it was so boring that my son thought science was the worst subject. I then changed to Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding, K-2 grades (Nebel), and science is one of our favorite subjects. It is quite an in depth course which is exceptionally well written for small kids. I highly recommend it! So funny. We use Core Science for both our boys, after using BFSU, and we LOVE the change. BFSU was too much prep work for me LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceO Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 My DD will be in 1st next year. I haven't decided on everything yet, but this is what I have so far: Language Arts: AAS, WWE 1, ETC (something more for Phonics/Reading, maybe FLL or CLE LA, and something for handwriting) Math: CLE 100 Science: RSO Life History: SOTW 1 Geography: Evan Moor Daily Geography Looking for something for Art and Music too. She loves Arts and Crafts, so I have to find something that will fit for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtothreeboys Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Wow! I haven't even started to think about 1st grade yet. It's funny cause the past several years I've had my decisions made in February but not this year. I haven't planned anything for 1st grade for the twins or 3rd grade for my oldest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyrjoy Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Oh MY. I'm still, Kinda, maybe, perhaps trying to figure this out for my DS. You see, he's gotten ahead with reading and math, so we are NOW into first grade math and first grade readers, however, the worksheet/writing stuff is slooowwww. He actually CAN print well when he WANTS to, KWIM? We have been doing a lot of things orally as far as phonics. So, here's a plan (of more to come, I'm sure!): Reading: Storytime Treasures by Memoria Press OR LLATL for first grade and/or second English: FLL (or LLATL, see above) Spelling: not going to be a real issue for us this year, going to try just to incorporate spelling into his writing and let him read LOTS Writing: WWE 1, or selections chosen from reading, and history. Math: Abeka 1, Saxon 1 Science: Truth in Science (perhaps....) History: American History, through a unit study/eclectic mix of my own choosing ART: I would like to concentrate on drawing for DS, since he doesn't feel good at it and struggles. Also, projects that relate to what we are studying But, I keep looking at using Bigger Hearts from HOD for him and his older sister! This is so hard! LOL! ETA: I'd like to also use a Daily Geography book for him, and some critical thinking books as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 This will be my first time through with 1st as the olders were in school for this age. Here is what I have. Rel: Family things Math: CLE 100 Phonics: OPGTR Handwriting: most likely HWT because I am familiar with the program or Italics Grammar: FLL 1 Spelling: SWO A Writing: WWE 1 History: History Odyssey: Level 1 Ancients with CHOW Science: R.E.A.L. Science Life Art: Atelier Art Level 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIS0320 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 So funny. We use Core Science for both our boys, after using BFSU, and we LOVE the change. BFSU was too much prep work for me LOL. I was so surprised to read those comments because it isn't like the CK book for first grade is comprehensive for each particular science topic, it reads to me more like a jumping off place for mini units of study for the child. So it would be up to the parent to bring those topics to life, yes? There are short blurbs about each area in science to be covered but I think adding lots of books and a few projects and experiments here and there will bring it to life. At least that is what I'm hoping!! So, when you study sea life or astronomy you can hone in on what particularly excites your own kid while also hitting the general basics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom'sGirl Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 My 4th and final 1st grader, and I must say I am much less stressed about it than my 1st time around. Math: RS Level B (maybe some MEP or SM) English: FLL 1/2 Reading: just books. He is a great reader and I need a break from reading programs. Spelling: SWR - I've been away from this for a couple of years, but this will help cement his phonics. History: Sonlight Core 3 modified with WP AS1 with older brothers Writing: WWE 1 Science: no clue. I have failed miserably with science this year with my younger 2 two boys. I would like to maintain the theme of physical science with older brothers. Art: Artistic Pursuits Book K-3 Book 3 Music: hopefully some formal piano instruction I would also like to add in some of "The Core" ideas for geography and other memorizations. This kid has a good memory. He also is doing "English From the Roots Up" with his older brothers which we will continue into next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keslas Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Our Plans So far: Math: Singapore Primary math Finish 1A, 2A Language Arts: FLL Reading: Variety of readers from VP, MP. Finish OPTR Memory Work: Catechism and Classical Conversations Spelling: No Clue Yet ...Suggestions? History/Humanities: Tapestry of Grace Y3 Science: Ds is a science kid - Academy of Science for Kids (ASK) Kit on Dissection and Chemisty Art: Drawing With Children, plenty of paper and markers Handwriting: HWT Any other suggestions? :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellyndria Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I haven't officially thought about it yet, although I guess I've had ideas in my head for a while now. A lot is continuing with the same... Math: Rightstart C, Singapore as a supplement sometimes Grammar: FLL2 Spelling: AAS 2/3 (however far we get) Writing: WWE1/2 (should be halfway through WWE1 when 1st grade officially starts) Handwriting: HWT3 History: SOTW1 Science: BFSU (continuing, but really want to focus more on science!) Spanish: La Clase Divertida 1/2 (wherever we end up, if things get crazy this is one of the first to drop) Art: Artistic Pursuits 1, maybe classes at the museum again, have also been pondering Mark Kister's Mini Marshmallow lessons online PE: Tae Kwon Do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 The Phonics Road Tapestry of Grace 4 Singapore Math Mom created science to go with Apologia Anatomy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'm getting geared up for my last :sad: cycle through SOTW Ancients. Really, just the thought of being all done reading to a six-year-old about the library at Ninevah makes me want to cry. I'm feeling a little overemotional. Our Plans: History: SOTW Ancients, with lots of library trips and field trips as we can. Reading: Continue and finish OPGTR, with lots of library stuff and ETC 5-?. Lit: SOTW extra reading, along with children's classics. Grammar: FLL Spelling SWO A (or B), I'll see where he is in the late summer. Handwriting: Zaner-Bloser 1 Math: Singapore 1B/2A with IP and CWP Science: Animal Encyclopedia and lots of field trips Am I forgetting anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Ds will be 6.5 in July. Math: Singapore 2B-3A English: FLL 2/3? AAS 4, HWT cursive, SL Readers 2 Advanced and Readers 3 Foreign languages: GSWL 2nd half, Liping Ma Chinese 1 Music: piano taught by dad Art: Artistic Pursuit 2, Draw Squad History: SOTW 3 Science: Apologia Zoo 1, and Botany Co-op: science, PE, etiquette, geography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkcastle Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 We are already doing the following except for WWE & SOTW (shipping soon). Math: Math Mammoth 1 & Math Miquon Grammar: FLL 1 & Growing with Grammar 1 Spelling: AAS 1 Writing: WWE 1 Science: Sonlight K Reading: Sonlight Readers 2 History: SOTW 1 Art: Artistic Pursuits 1 & Meet the Masters Piano: My First Piano Adventure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtneyChn Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Singapore 1B and RightStart B AAS finish Phonics Pathways SOTW R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey (finish Earth and start Chemistry) ETC 3 La Clase Divertida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Math: Math Mammoth 1B-2A Writing: WWE 1 Grammar: FLL 2 History: Finish MoH 1 Science: Apologia Zoology: Flying Creatures Geography: Around the World Spelling: AAS 2 Handwriting: HWT Reading: HOP 1, BOB Books & SAM books Art/Extras: Kumon Workbooks, Color/Paint by Numbers & I can draw books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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