TheAutumnOak Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I need workbook recommendations for my 5 year old...I don't want to start him on 1st grade work yet, but need something for him to do while I am working with his older brothers...I was going to put him with my first grader, but I want other options... Any ideas?...Math and penmanship ideas would be great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 My kindergartners used A Reason for Handwriting K (or depending on your dc ability you can get A, B or C if they are ready) and we use Horizons Math K book 1 and book 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 For independent work at that age, BrainQuest/Target/dollar store workbooks. "Real" workbooks will require help, IME. Perhaps HWoT Pre-K, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Kirkwood Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Handwriting Without Tears worked well for us last year for penmanship. Can't really speak to the math, we didn't use a workbook for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
island-mama Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Has he done a lot of preschool work in the past? My 4 year old loved doing Rod and Staff's preschool workbooks while his sister did her schoolwork. We have always loved that curriculum and it is great for 4 & 5 year olds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 My little ones loved the Comprehensive Curriculum workbooks Costco carries. When they start begging for their very own schoolbook I start them in the preschool or kindy book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 If you use Christian material, you might look at the A-G workbooks from Rod and Staff. They are really cheap, use many types of skills, and are quite enjoyed by my children. Emily (who needs to get her rear in gear to order these for her 4-year-old) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinannie Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Zaner Bloser handwriting is really good. We just started using Memoria Press' First Reading Lessons. It uses ZB writing, but also has pictures to color, drawing spaces and reading. A lot of it can be done independently (except the writing...I have to watch DS like a hawk!). It takes longer than other handwriting and phonics books, but that actually might be a plus for you! I highly recommend using Miquon as well. It is very independent. I usually just let DS5 go for it and ask questions if he has any. Or I give a brief description of what he needs to know or do. Plus, he usually spends about 20-30 minutes playing with the C-rods before he does his Miquon. He has learned just as much during those play times than actually using the program IMHO. He will randomly say, "Look Mom, 3 and 5 makes 8" while he is playing. We do lots of math and phonics manipulatives with our kids as well. Those keep them occupied, but really teach them as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyderiver Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Modern Curriculum Press has a K phonics book, and Christian Liberty Press has a K math book. The CLP math book was great for my workbook gal, but it is very traditional. She did not blaze through it like the others, so it was my "I just need a few more minutes with your brother" lifesaver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) For independent work at that age, BrainQuest/Target/dollar store workbooks. "Real" workbooks will require help, IME. Perhaps HWoT Pre-K, too? My son (1st grade this coming fall) did really well this summer with the "Brainquest" 1st grade book as well as the "Big First Grade" book (got both on amazon). They're segmented to cover a variety of topics (various language subjects, math, etc.), so each day I had him work on a different topic. He found them to be easy and fun to do - and I think it kept him sharp over the summer and hopefully accustomed to doing schoolwork so the fall won't be as much of a jolt. I'd be willing to bet they have them for Kindergarten too. eta: I see yours is actually going into Grade 1...he should have no problem with the 1st grade workbooks I mentioned. Also, the Zaner Bloser handwriting workbook my son is working in right now (K) is really easy and I almost regret buying it...but we're going through it because he tends to be careless and can use the practice. The pictures are entertaining and he seems not to mind the work. Edited August 17, 2011 by bbkaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 If you use Christian material, you might look at the A-G workbooks from Rod and Staff. They are really cheap, use many types of skills, and are quite enjoyed by my children. Emily (who needs to get her rear in gear to order these for her 4-year-old) I was going to suggest those, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariston Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 My kids are not very workbooky, but they both loved the Hooked on Phonics workbooks. Very colorful and pleasant to look at, and worthwhile activities: http://www.amazon.com/Hooked-Kindergarten-Super-Workbook-Phonics/dp/1931020736 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 For K we use: ETC primers Rod and Staff preschool workbooks Singapore Essential Math...although I got Miquon to use with my 4yo, so we'll see how that goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 If you use Christian Material and you don't want to start him with first grade I too recommend the Rod and Staff Preschool series ( its a K curriculum). If you want him to start in first Christian Light is a workbook curriculum. If not Kumon workbooks are great, Handwriting without Tears for handwriting is good too. Any of the workbooks at Walmart, Target, Staples etc will do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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