razorbackmama Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I know that CLE doesn't have a true K curriculum - what have y'all used for math in K prior to starting CLE 100 in 1st grade? I need something laid out. Just "real life math" won't happen consistently enough to adequately prepare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I used Singapore's Essential Math before starting CLE with my ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleBears Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I know that CLE doesn't have a true K curriculum - what have y'all used for math in K prior to starting CLE 100 in 1st grade? I need something laid out. Just "real life math" won't happen consistently enough to adequately prepare. Miquon is a favorite around here and for good reason, but something similar and very laid out is the MUS primer. The video and TM pretty much holds your hand. Also memoria press uses the first half of R&S grade one in their K program. I think they do a lot of repetition of the workbook concepts with the blacklines for extra practice. I also have a K'er who will be doing CLE 100 next year.:tongue_smilie: We are using the primer concepts and miquon with some of the R&S sheets for number formation practice. hths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Bmom Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 MEP or CLP Liberty Math K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I used Horizons K for Sylvia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I like Abeka K math, which I used for both of our older DDs. I don't particularly like the Abeka math after that, though. It's short yet thorough. It systemically teaches recognition of numbers to 100, which I have found lacking in other curricula. Many assume your child already knows and recognizes numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I think we did a R&S workbook (Counting With Numbers) and then jumped into CLE 100 early, going half pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Depending on how much math your child knows. If they can count to 10, recognize numbers , and can write numbers. You could easily start with CLE 100 but go slowly. This is what we are doing right now. Or you can go with R&S 1st grade math (its the equivalent to K math) , Abeka K, BJU K, ACE 1st grade level ( this is workbook style like CLE) , Horizons K , Christian Liberty K, the list goes on :>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Depending on how much math your child knows. If they can count to 10, recognize numbers , and can write numbers. You could easily start with CLE 100 but go slowly. This is what we are doing right now. She can count, but she can't recognize or write numbers yet. I had considered using RS A with her, and I may still, I'm not sure. I've used BJU K in the past...it was OK but I think I'd like something different for her. What might be the most similar in teaching style/methodology to CLE 100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wehave8 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I used MUS Primer. It set a good foundation for numbers, place value, etc. I think I will use it again for 4 yo ds next year before he starts CLE for 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 The most similar in style would be Horizons K or Abeka K Programs like : Miquon Rod and Staff Christian Liberty BJU Ace Math U See Singapore MEP Would all be Mastery math programs. Not the same as what CLE uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 for kindergarten, my favorite is making math meaningful. then we move onto CLE :) ETA - we used levels K & 1 for kindergarten. level 1 would be sufficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom28kds Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I like Abeka K math, which I used for both of our older DDs. I don't particularly like the Abeka math after that, though. It's short yet thorough. It systemically teaches recognition of numbers to 100, which I have found lacking in other curricula. Many assume your child already knows and recognizes numbers. :iagree:I used ABEKA this year for my K and will be doing CLE 100 next year for my DD who will be in 1st. I'll do the same thing next year with my DS who will be in K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofpumpkins Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 A couple of mine did R&S 1 before CLE 1. My current 5yo is using Abeka K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 The most similar in style would be Horizons K or Abeka K Programs like : Miquon Rod and Staff Christian Liberty BJU Ace Math U See Singapore MEP Would all be Mastery math programs. Not the same as what CLE uses. This helps TREMENDOUSLY! I knew that BJU, Miquon, Singapore, and MUS were all mastery (we've used all of those in the past), but I didn't know about the others you listed. I knew Horizons was spiral but I didn't know Abeka was too. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 I went to Abeka's (very confusing) website. What all is needed for their K math? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) I went to Abeka's (very confusing) website. What all is needed for their K math? I would get the IG and teacher's manual. The other things are a waste IMO. You can make flash cards, use dominoes for the dot cards, and I also made felt numbers for the child to manipulate. The homeschool games and graphs (or whatever it's called) is a waste. There were a few things we used in there, like a temperature gauge, but the rest was silly. Most of the games were having your child put an apple on a tree when they got the correct answer and stuff like that. We used beans, marbles, toothpicks, straws, and popsicle sticks for manpulatives. Making the felt numbers is self explanatory. If you're interested in making a temperature gauge, get a piece of cardstock and draw a thermometer with 10, 20, 30, etc. Each line between each 10 is worth 2. Then make a slit with razor above gauge and below. Get a piece of red construction paper and white, cut into a strip that fits in the slits. Tape the 2 paper strips together. The red part will move up and down the thermometer and the white part will be to differentiate where the "mercury" ends. Put the now longer paper strip through the slits so that it is on top where the thermometer drawing is, and tape the ends together in the back like a circle. Now you can move the "mercury" up and down and have your child read the temperature. I hope that makes sense! It is easier than it sounds. Edited January 28, 2012 by 3peasinapod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom28kds Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I went to Abeka's (very confusing) website. What all is needed for their K math? All I buy is the K workbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjmakmom Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Depending on how much math your child knows. If they can count to 10, recognize numbers , and can write numbers. You could easily start with CLE 100 but go slowly. This is what we are doing right now. :iagree::i agree: This is what we are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 I would get the IG and teacher's manual. The other things are a waste IMO. You can make flash cards, use dominoes for the dot cards, and I also made felt numbers for the child to manipulate. The homeschool games and graphs (or whatever it's called) is a waste. There were a few things we used in there, like a temperature gauge, but the rest was silly. Most of the games were having your child put an apple on a tree when they got the correct answer and stuff like that. We used beans, marbles, toothpicks, straws, and popsicle sticks for manpulatives. Making the felt numbers is self explanatory. If you're interested in making a temperature gauge, get a piece of cardstock and draw a thermometer with 10, 20, 30, etc. Each line between each 10 is worth 2. Then make a slit with razor above gauge and below. Get a piece of red construction paper and white, cut into a strip that fits in the slits. Tape the 2 paper strips together. The red part will move up and down the thermometer and the white part will be to differentiate where the "mercury" ends. Put the now longer paper strip through the slits so that it is on top where the thermometer drawing is, and tape the ends together in the back like a circle. Now you can move the "mercury" up and down and have your child read the temperature. I hope that makes sense! It is easier than it sounds. Thanks - that does make sense. I think we did something similar in BJU K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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