kristinannie Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 OK, I am doing classical with a lot of CM and I am not really excited about workbooks. However, my DD3 is constantly begging for workbooks. My DS5 is going to do a workbook for math and handwriting and that's it. I have been illegally making copies of his handwriting book for her to do. She really wants to do "school." She actually has a long attention span. I have her doing manipulatives, puzzles, etc. most of the time (or independent play). I am looking for a couple of workbooks to just have her do some stuff so she will stop begging. Any suggestions? I have bought one preschool book from Walmart, but it is pretty lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 we love the Rod and Staff ABC series of workbooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekingSimplicity Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Ds really enjoyed the reception level of MEP, he's also been doing R&S workbooks and likes them. I don't know if she's ready for writing, but I also have handwriting worksheets form currclick.com that is a beatrix potter story with pictures and the child copies the text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I'll ditto the R&S ABC series workbooks. They're super cheap, and perfect for that age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann@thebeach Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I think the Kumon workbooks are great. There is a huge variety of them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 R&S ABC workbooks! My youngest started them occasionally when she was almost 4 and finished them in K. She cried when she completed the last one. She loved them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmama Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Another vote here for Rod and Staff ABC and Kumon workbooks. Sweet, simple, and inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Penny Gardener has an Italics ebook - you could print as much as you wanted! How about some Miquon math labs with c-rods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganClassicalPrep Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Another vote for the Kumon, DD loved those. They are good quality, and include all sorts of different types (numbers up to 30, Uppercase letters, lowercase letters, mazes, telling time...) Could you print up some pages and stick them in a binder? DD loves it when I do that for her. There are all kinds of sites with free printables. She has a binder to take to her babysitters with all sorts of stuff that I've printed. For that work I do the stuff she can do on her own, so math reviews, mazes, phonics reviews, handwriting practice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YarnAddict Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 we love the Rod and Staff ABC series of workbooks. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Sylvia did a lot of Kumon workbooks. She also used a Brain Quest workbook and both girls loved the HOP K workbook (they used it in preschool). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 we love the Rod and Staff ABC series of workbooks. :iagree: We loved them here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinannie Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Could you print up some pages and stick them in a binder? DD loves it when I do that for her. There are all kinds of sites with free printables. She has a binder to take to her babysitters with all sorts of stuff that I've printed. For that work I do the stuff she can do on her own, so math reviews, mazes, phonics reviews, handwriting practice.... That is a really good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I have found some cool stuff on the clearance rack of halfprice books. You could try there if you have one nearby. They often have curriculum of all sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Another recommendation for R&S and Kumon books. :001_smile: Cutting books of some sort are a bit hit here! Right now, we just have a cheap Walmart one, but Kumon has some nice ones too. When we do an art project, I gather enough materials for her to make a project too. I don't really have her follow any directions...I just let her do her own thing. Sometimes her projects resemble ours. :lol: Mostly she has fun with paint or markers. I also let her join in on science projects if she wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicMom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Did R&S with four of my five!! They were great...Can always add Kumon if more practice is needed in a certain area..R&S is much less expensive and all areas are covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We use R&S, too. DS isn't thrilled about what we're on (we're using the 3-4 year old curriculum at the moment), but I think it's because it's just basically been working on following the dotted lines, and he's a perfectionist about them. Once we're through this book, I think he'll enjoy them much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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