AJ1972 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Need some good suggestions, please! Science: McGruffy??? SS: SOTW Math: Lang Arts: Health: Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokons Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Need some good suggestions, please! Science: McGruffy??? SS: SOTW Math: Lang Arts: Health: Thanks :) For Math, I am deciding between MEP and CLE. Lang Art: WWE1 and FLL1 SS:We'll also be using SOTW Science: Nancy Larson or Sonlight probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momsuz123 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Well, if you click on my blog I listed in the sidebar what my first grader is currently doing. Plus if you look at an older post, in January I think, I explained my first graders curriculum. It looks like a lot but I explain in the post how I vary things up a bit. She really hated ps kindy last year, so I had to really "work" in the beginning of hsing this year for her to realize it was going to be much better than ps. If I could figure out how to link to the specific post I will (not computer savvy, probably shouldn't be allowed to have a blog, ha ha.) Here is the link to my specific post on my first grader - I think I did it http://www.realfunhomeschool.com/2012/01/day-in-life-of-our-first-grader-bug.html Edited February 9, 2012 by momsuz123 added the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 In my sig you can see what we're using for 1st - I have to recommend MCP Math. It's so easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I really enjoyed R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Life science that I did with ds last year in 2nd. It was a great program with good information, fun activities, and plenty of suggestions for books and websites when we wanted to do more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Science: If you want all-in-one and are comfortable with a Christian curriculum, I recommend Sonlight's Science B. If not, you might try Exploration Education's elementary physical science. SS: SOTW1 with the activity guide Math: I like Math Mammoth because it's easy to use and basically self-teaching. I also loved Right Start level B and MEP Year 1. They're all excellent in their own way. MM teaches in small steps, RS uses lots of manipulatives and doesn't have much written work and MEP really encourages mathematical thinking. Lang Arts: Writing With Ease 1, All About Spelling, First Language Lessons, OPGTR or Dancing Bears if your child is still learning to read Health: we don't do a formal health curriculum. You could try Growing, Growing Strong if you really want a program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 We use SOTW and love it. So I see you picked that already. We really enjoy MM since the work and the instructions and lesson examples are all on the page and not having to have a teacher manual. We really enjoy Elemental Science. This year we're doing Biology and it's been alot of fun! Both my dd's have enjoyed it. Next year we'll be doing Chemistry. For LA we like FLL 1/2. We follow it up with WWE as the writing curriculum. Works well together. I hope you can find some of the information I have posted and the others somewhat useful in your search.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 My first grader is using Sonlight Core C (with his 2nd grade sister), Horizons math 1, handwriting (copy work), FLL, Explode the Code and Sonlight Grade 1readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksullivan87 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 So far I have this planned for next year. We will finish up our Phonics program by the end of the year. Science: Apologia(Zoology 3) SS: SOTW or CHOW Math: Saxon 2 Lang Arts: FLL, WWE, Spelling Workout and various books/comp guides from VP literature 1st and 2nd grade lists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Science: McGruffy??? I'm not much help here. We ended up doing a mix of library books that year. SS: SOTW Excellent choice. :D Math: This depends on the mom and the kid. Some programs I like: Singapore, Math Mammoth, CLE. I've used the first two, and a friend of mine uses the last one. Lang Arts: FLL is excellent. FLL1 is a bit repetitive, with a bunch of lessons on common vs. proper nouns. Feel free to skim over those if they're not needed (some kids need them, some kids don't). I highly recommend the WWE series for writing. Listen to SWB's plan for teaching writing in the elementary years ($3.99 download, worth every penny!). Also, take a look at the WWS sample, so you see where the program is heading. Does your child still need phonics, or do you want a spelling program at this point? I haven't used a first grade phonics program, but I've used AAS for a first grader, and it was excellent. For reading/literature, I just assigned books close to his reading level and had him read everyday. He also had a book basket reading time, where he could pick what he wanted from the library books (which had a mixture of science, history, and "fun" - sometimes even including a bit of twaddle). We also did narrations daily in various subjects, which counts as reading comprehension also. Health: We just consider that part of daily life, and if I had to report on that subject, I'd just list what we've talked about in daily life. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ1972 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Wow! All of you have given me an amazing amount to research. Thank you so much!!! BTW, I just noticed my typo. I meant "McRuffy" for Science. Ooops! :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIS0320 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I've actually got McGuffey Grade 1 Science and while it is scripted and easy to work with I think it is too expensive for what you get. I wouldn't buy it again and I haven't used it all that much, more as a supplement to library books based on Core Knowledge Grade 1 science unit topics. The CK K-8 sequence is here for free as a download if you are interested: http://books.coreknowledge.org/home.php?cat=314 We are using library books for history as well. I love Phonics Road for first grade L/A (phonics, spelling, reading) but it is pricey. I also think you can't go wrong with Math Mammoth - the price is great and it is a really solid math program. "Health" as a subject is not part of our homeschooling. I let the kids run around in the yard for free play every day and we eat healthy food and I think that is enough for 6 year olds! Have fun choosing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandymom Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I LOVE Phonics Road for language arts. It's a huge hit here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandymom Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Also, you might check this out if you are wanting to do science and health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 This is what we're planning: LA: All About Spelling FLL1 WWE1 Math: Singapore/MEP/Miquon History: SOTW Science: RSO: Life Health...read some books, I guess. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 This is what we use: Need some good suggestions, please! Science: McGruffy??? Elemental Science Biology SS: SOTW SOTW Math: Math Mammoth Lang Arts: Spelling: AAS; Reading: Sonlight Readers (we used Abeka Phonics); Writing: WWE 1 Grammar: FLL 1 Health: Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I am using CSMP for math. I love that it is free. For language arts, I use SWR. It includes spelling, reading, handwriting and some grammar as enrichment. For science, I love BFSU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 awww---1st grade. :) I can reminisce on some of the things I used with my oldest at that age. We started Sequential Spelling. (I remember I even added some of the words to spellingcity.com for extra work) We started Miquon as well that year for math. Handwriting Without Tears Lots of Explode The Code books (he begged for them) We used Ambleside religiously (we still do but I'm more flexible with it now) Mostly we read a ton of books and talked and played. We would do grammar as things came up in our books that needed explaining. We did states geography and I printed out a lot of states and world maps. I wanted him to know the continents, oceans, and states that year. He read out loud to me everyday to work on reading skills. For science we read books and did activities as we found an interest. That was my unschooling year (sort of :tongue_smilie:) and even though we've moved on from that as he's grown and needed more it was the best year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 We like Miquon and Singapore for math, Sonlight for science (my kids love the experiment dvds), and they really enjoy playing the game Sum Swamp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhockley Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 We're doing 1st this year: Science- Elemental, I find it kind of dry and boring so we add a lot of library books and some videos to it. Only one small hands-on thing a week :( I've added a couple weeks of health before the human body unit, mostly just finding books, talking about and practicing healthy habits (eating right, why we need exercise, sleep, good hygiene etc). Also did a week on introducing puberty. Will likely change to REAL Science Odyssey next year. Math- Singapore 1st semester, Math Mammoth 2nd semester. Both very good, but going with Mammoth next year due to it being more independent (I will have 2 next year), providing more practice, cheaper, and I got the .pdf so it's reusable for ds and she can do it on the iPad (a huge motivator for her). History (SS)- Story of the World WITH AG. Gotta have the AG :) We're really enjoying it. Language Arts- AAS for spelling- excellent!, FLL for Grammar- dd LOVES it even if I am sick to death of nouns, Copywork (from reading or poetry) for her handwriting, no creative writing yet, Reading- choosing novels and having her narrate, answer comprehension questions I've come up with, OR reading aloud. She's very advanced in reading. We are finishing up OPGTR after taking a year off, but she's only finally having some difficulty now that we're in the last 20 lessons from the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 My first grader this year is using: Math- Horizons 1 Handwriting- A Reason for Handwriting Phonics- Phonics Pathways, Reading Pathways, Explode the Code English- First Language lessons 1, Writing With Ease 1 (just started these last week) Spelling- AAS 1 Next year my first grader will be using: Bible- Reading Schedule with MOH 1 Math- Horizons 1 Handwriting- A Reason for Handwriting Phonics- Phonics Pathways, Reading Pathways, Explode the Code English- First Language Lessons 1, Writing With Ease 1 History- MOH 1, SOTW 1 and Diana Waring Ancient Civilizations and the Bible CD's (cd's only) Science- Christian Kids Explore Biology with a lot of extra books and videos plus projects Spelling- AAS 1 I am not doing as much this year with my current 1st grader for a few reasons. 1) he is my special needs kiddo and needed a 2nd year of the 3R's 2) I wanted to keep him with my other 2 in the history rotation. 3) He simply needed another year of maturity. Ds who is now in K will be more than ready for his 1st grade schedule next fall :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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