mom2denj Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I would love to see what others are using this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Anna Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Let's see if I can remember this without looking at a list: Â Phonics: Finish up Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading Math: MUS Alpha Handwriting: Zaner-Bloser 1 Grammar: First Language Lessons History: Story of the World 4 (with older sister) Science: WTM Science (Biology) Art/Music Appreciation: Library resources and coloring books Art: Drawing with Children, I think Spelling?: Not sure yet. Â HTH! Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 We're pretty much repeating what I did last year with my oldest. Some of the levels are different since they have opposite strengths.  LA: SWR, WWE1, FLL1, WWW1 (just for fun), SL Readers 2 (finish), SL Readers 3  Math: Singapore 1B/2A, IP 1B/2A, CWP 1, Miquon Red, Horizons 1, LOF  History/Geography/Lit: SL Core A  Science: Noeo Biology I  Latin: SSL 2 (praying it'll be done sometime this year)  Critical Thinking: Lollipop Logic  Art: ICDAT, AP  Spanish: Salsa  Music:. No idea but I've got to do something with this oh so musical child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 We just completed first grade and used:  Bible: BJU Bible, various devotional books  Math: Singapore Math 2/3a as our spine while dabbling with MEP, Beast Academy 3a, random books and other resources (Cyber Chase is huge right now!), CWP  Science: has been interest led and we studied Chemistry (using NOEO) and human body  LA: BJU English and Spelling, readers, read alouds  Other: logic, crafts, anything else that she wanted to work on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kesmom Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Mostly WTM recommendations - FFL1, WWE1, HWOT1, AAS2, Singapore 1B/2A, SOTW1, WTM style biology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) I'm looking forward to learning what others have planned, too. We're following TWTM pretty closely this year. We shall see how this goes. :D  The plan for us is: OPGTR followed by FLL when we hit the appropriate lesson AAS WWE level 1 RS math (supplemented with miquon and LoF on Fridays) SOTW book 1 with AG DK First Animal Encyclopedia, Green Thumbs, and The Kingfisher First Human Body Encyclopedia Telling God's Story 1 Atelier for art Piano lessons Zaner-Bloser Handwriting  We use the library heavily for all sorts of books, etc. Also, we'll supplement with fun things like Happy Phonics, Reading Eggs, art books, Met performances at the movies, RS math games, etc. Edited May 28, 2012 by sclisa forgot to add handwriting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LillyMama Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) We're doing:  ETC AAS OPGTR SOTW/TOG Year 1 Easy Classical- Animal/Plant/Human Body FLL-1 WWE-1 Singapore Math  I've picked up Artistic Pursuits, but as of right now we haven't fit it into our schedule. We do year-round school, May-April, so I'm hoping by the Fall we'll have a better system down so we can add it in then. We may join CC in the fall, for the social and practice/reinforcement. I'll probably just add the memory work for 10-15 minutes into our calendar time, but not do much more outside of the weekly meeting. But I have the Foundations 1 book that we're starting to go through to do some of the memory work. My kids aren't very good at memorizing, so I'm trying to go slowly through it, taking a whole year. Edited May 28, 2012 by LillyMama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Reading: finishing OPG and HOP levels 4&5. Spelling: Spelling Workout, although there is a chance we'll have to switch to AAS later in the year. Grammar: FLL 1 Writing: WWE 1 Handwriting: Zaner-Blouser Math: Finish Right Start A, start Right Start B History: SOTW: Ancients, I Love America (done with 'Apa who's a big American history buff.) Science: We're following WTM recommendations, but we're supplementing with the Evan-Moor science workbooks for Plants, Animals, Human Body, and Simple Machines (ds5 is obsessed with simple machines.) Also the Nature Connection (on the weekends with Daddy.) Edited May 28, 2012 by theYoungerMrsWarde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a82allison Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 LA: WWE1, FLL1, Pathway Readers, OPGTR (finish), ETC 2/3, ...CTGE 1 (maybe)  Math: SM 1A/1B, IP 1A/1B, LOF  History: SOTW 1 with AG  Science: RSO Life, Mr. Q's Life (only supplementing)  Handwriting: GD Italics   ...oh yeah, and I am afterschooling. (LOL) We started about 2 weeks ago and are schooling through the summer as well.. I go at the kids paces' because I realize I have quite a lot that I'd like to get through. The kids LOVE all things school right now, so we are having a ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorrelZG Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Life of Fred Elementary, living math WRTR, Simply Spelling, possibly additional copywork Living Books Curriculum Grade 1 world hist., American hist., science, geog., storytelling, composer & picture study, possibly art + various resources and curricula for Latin, Khmer and Spanish  Literature to be decided. Edited June 4, 2012 by SCGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea1 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Our school year runs from Jan-Dec so we are almost half way through 1st grade. Four more days and then we will be taking a break until July 9th. We are using:  Grammar: FLL1 Writing & Penmanship: WWE1 - using this to practice both manuscript and cursive handwriting Spelling: R&S - starting in July; switching from AAS Math: MM; may throw in some Miquon and CWP for good measure History: SOTW 1 with some TOG Yr. 1 thrown in for good measure Science: NOEO Biology - starting in July; We're doing Apologia Astronomy now  Bible: Telling God's Story Year 1 (this will be new to us starting in July)  Art: not sure; have not done a specific art curriculum as of yet Music: DS1 - violin; DS2 - piano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Math: CLE 100's and MUS Alpha Handwriting: A Reason for Handwriting Science: Sonlight History: Sonlight Core B with SOTW Audio/AG Comp: WWE Level 1 Phonics: Phonics Pathways I think that's it for now....still considering Spanish...thinking La Clase Divertida. Â Extracurricular: Cub Scouts, YMCA Homeschool P.E., Art Class, and Soccer/Baseball depending on the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 I love to see what others are using.  We are using:  Bible- Child Training Bible Math- CLE 1 and Singapore 1A & 1B L/A- FLL, WWE 1, CLE L/A 1, ETC (I rotate these) Language- French Reading- OPGTR, Abeka Readers History/Science- Trailguide: Paths of Settlement Geography- Evan Moore 1st grade Art- The Usborne book of art ideas & some art study Lots and Lots of literature  We do not do everything everyday, I switch things around to keep it interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmpmelmack Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 We start in September ish, after I have the baby in mid august... Â Finish opgtr AAS 3-4 Getty dubay C FLL 2/3 Finish song school Latin then start LfC A CHOLL ancients IEW finish up PAL writing then do articles and stories and story sequences Finish RS B and do SM 2 My own nature studyish science focusing on the desert, birds, astronomy and maybe oceans. Â Tennis, violin, soccer, and clay class, Lego club too! Â We will do school until I go into labor, and then restart a month or so after the baby is born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Right now we are just doing AAR1 (with BOB books & ETC to review/stretch it out until AAR2 is released). Â In August, we'll start: Singapore 1A/1B WTM science recs (animals, plants, human body) Evan-Moor Beginning Geography E-M How to Teach Art to Children 6 Trait Daily Writing (Evan Moor) Â Then, probably around Jan., we'll start: AAS1 FLL1 Edited June 1, 2012 by alisoncooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Starting this fall with a young 1st grader...  LA: -lots of read alouds -Phonics Pathways + I Can Read books -AAS ? -Peterson handwriting -FLL and WWE probably, though we might hold off another year... not decided  Math - Singapore or RS, haven't decided - Miquon  Science- -Nature journal (Charlotte Mason science) - BFSU  History -SOTW 1 audio + activities -picture books  Art - Atelier - Drawing with Children - piano? - Exposure to classic art and music  French (we're a bilingual family) -Leo et Lea - read alouds  Catechism - maybe CCM, not sure. Maybe just Baltimore Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 finish OPG and HOP 1st/2nd grade MM1 and ???? (some kind of hands on living math) WWE1 and FLL1 (half speed on both probably) SOTW 1 with AG Elemental Biology Copywork I will make with Startwrite for days WWE doesnt schedule it  Art- ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 LA: AAS 2/3, FLL 1/2, WWE 1, selected readers History: SOTW 1 + AG Math: MEP 2, SM 2, Miquon Blue/Green Science: RSO: Life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiraejb Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Bible: bible study guide for all ages Math: MUS alpha Science: elemental science Reading: OPGTR grammar: FLL1 Writing: WWE spelling: AAS1 Handwriting: HWT History: SOTW vol1 Â I think that's it. Hopefully it won't be too much, but I'm sure we'll get to all of it eventually. And I plan on doing a 4-day schedule, so we can do co-op and time with dadda w/o rushing or ending up skipping a day. This is our first year of ordering actual curriculum, other than HWT, so I'm excited, but also anxious that we'll be able to manage it. Oh, and add a new baby coming in the middle of the fall, so I'll be a little loopy. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Memoria Press Grade 1 OPGTR ETC Saxon 1/MM1 FLL 1 WWE 1 SOTW1/AG AAS Our Solor System @ coop Elemental Science Earth/space-not starting till after Christmas   Our main goal this year is reading readin reading & math. Everything else if we get it done great if not... it's ok. Edited May 29, 2012 by my3luvbugs990105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4maybabies Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Memoria Press 1st grade....slightly tweaked Math- Singapore Science-Nancy Larson and BFSU Â And that's all I have decided on so far:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeperof3 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Seton Religion 1 Fr. Furlong Bible stories, narrate & draw in a blank book Seton American History 1 Map Charts & Graphs A FLL 1 Scott Foresman Math 1 Seton Readers 1 100 EZ lessons Copywork by me K- 2 Primary Writing Workshop Reading for Thinking Skills Reading for Comprehension a-z worksheets.com phonics & spelling worksheets Seton Science 1 and Abeka Science 1 Classical Music...need to finalize Disney's It's a Small World Learning Library Lot's of read alouds  Art & PE at co-op once a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 OPTGR FLL1 ETC WWE1 RS B / MM (once we've finished RS B) SSL Expedition Earth / Intellego Unit Studies La Clase Divertida Telling God's Story 1 ES Biology / Intellego Unit Studies SOTW 1 / Intellego Unit Studies Meet The Masters / Usborne Art Treasury D'Nealian Handwriting 2 Â Something for logic, since DD enjoys it. And at some point, something for Spelling. Right now, I'm just going to call ETC spelling to keep it simple for myself. Â She'll also do a once a week co-op, a once a month art class at one of the museums, ballet/tap, and Girl Scouts. Â Wow...this sounds like a lot! We're not doing all of it every day. I figure I have 7 days to get 5 days worth of schooling in, so if we don't get it all done one day, we can work on it the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Math: Horizons 1 Phonics: Horizons 1 Writing: WWE 1 Grammar: FLL1 Spelling: Horizons 1 Science: BJU 1 History: BJU 1 Â I think that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Math Mammoth Story of the World First Language Lessons K12 Phonics 1 HWOT Usborne Science activities and various science books What Your First Grader Needs to know lots of read alouds    we just finished K so we're taking a break for a month or so then we'll do light school until mid September after we come back from Vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellecv Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Grammar/Writing: FLL and some WWE Math: MM 2, Sunshine Math History: SOTW 1 Reading: Books! Bible: Episcopal Children's Curriculum Music Appreciation: Classical Kids series Art: individual artist studies (check out my blog for examples) Science: Not sure yet, maybe Mr Q Â I'll add in Life of Fred and some Critical Thinking Co materials if time (and the budget allow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acablue Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I'm thinking: Â Singapore 1B, 2A IP 1A, 1B SOTW, Volume 1 100 Easy Lessons (if this fails, Phonics Pathways) Explode the Code Italic Handwriting Analogies for Beginners + a Science class + adding in WWE or WwW later in the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) . Edited July 12, 2022 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 We are finishing our year this week. Â CLE Math 1 Phonic Pathways ( stopped and will be doing Barton Reading & Spelling) WWE 1 FLL 1 HWT TOG Year 4 LG RS4K Physics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Math: MUS Alpha and Beta Spelling: AAS 2 & 3 (maybe 4 if he flies through these two, I'm not sure) Writing: Cursive copywork and WWE 1 in print Grammar: FLL 1 & 2 Science: Elemental Science Biology and Earth and Space History: SOTW 1 Â Art: :confused: Music::confused: PE: :confused: Â We started our curricula in January, so he usually moves up a level then instead of September. We just move up whenever we happen to move up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Math: Math Mammoth Science: Still undecided. Probably Usborne books (she loves these) and I'm tempted to buy Sonlight science for the box Phonics: Finishing OPGTR Writing: From WWE Instructor's text, copywork and dictation Spelling: Natural Speller list for first grade Grammar: FLL1 History: SOTW4 (Tagging along with older sibling) Geography: Country study Spanish: The Complete Book of Spanish Art: Outsourced to dad, modern art picture study Music: Piano lessons and practice, plus composer study (listening to classical music during school) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 MM Phonics Road AO Lit. SOTW2/Our Island Story Piano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 If you follow the link to 2012 Academics below, N-boy is First-graderish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five More Minutes Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 First grade is just wrapping up here. Â Math: Miquon, Singapore 1A/1B/2A, CWP1, IP1, Logic Safari 2 Language Arts: WWE1, FLL2, AAS3, reading from a list of assigned books, read-alouds, and lots and lots of free reading Handwriting: Getty Dubay C History: SOTW1 with AG Science: WTM; then RS4K Pre-Level Biology, Chemistry, and Astronomy; the BFSU; then our own Pre-History / Dinosaur study; now back to BFSU and RS4K :banghead: Geography: Evan Moor Beginning Geography Art: Discovering Great Artists, Artistic Pursuits Languages: Song School Latin, Le Francais Facile Bible: Telling God's Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I'm limping along to the end of first grade. Here is what we've used: Â Â Phonics: ETC - we're in 5 right now. Math: Saxon 2, but dropped in favor of LoF Elem to finish the year. We're in Cats. Handwriting: McRuffy 1st grade cursive - I love that the sentences follow a phonics progression Writing: WWE 1 Reading: Using the MP first grade plans to pace reading Nature studies: CLP Nature Reader 1 Literature: followed the LCC 1st grade list History: 3 homemade studies - Dinosaurs, ancient Egypt and "Castle Times" Â It was simple and easy and focused on reading and writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Phonics/Reading: Finish up OPGTR - currently about halfway done, I think Grammar: Continue in FLL Level 1 Spelling(/Vocabulary?): Nothing, unless we see that it is needed. So far she is good with spelling Math: Math Mammoth Finish 1-B, then (start) 2-A Writing: A Reason for Handwriting Book A, then maybe B, copywork Science: Mr. Q Classic Science Elementary Life Science History: Mystery of History Volume I (Second Edition) +Audio book, Bible: Continue w/ Jesus Storybook Bible, AWANA, Big Truths for Little Kids  If she handles that load well, I am considering Song School Latin starting the second semester, very gently paced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandymom Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 TOG Yr 2, PR 2, RS4K Chemistry, Horizons math 2, Jesus Storybook Bible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I *think* we will be doing  Math: Saxton 2, Dreambox Phonics: Phonics Pathways, Various Readers, coding with mom Spelling: AAS 2 Writing: Finish IEW PAL Writing, then.... something Science: BFSU History: SOTW 1 (using Story of Science selections to bridge science and history, for "funsies") Geography/Cultures: Trip around the world series German: Varous resources, lots of time with other kids  Art and Music are mixed in with the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinivanMom Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Ds6 just finished 1st grade. He was using: Â Math: Singapore 1B & 2A Phonics: Reading Reflex (finished up during the first half of the year) Lang.Arts: Journal writing, copywork, and independent writing using the writing process History/Lit/Rdg: Sonlight Core C/Core 2 with 2 regular & advanced readers Science: WTM-style study of anatomy and botany French: L'art de Dire Art: Drawing with Children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccad777 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 We are using MFW 1, Horizons 1 for math, and FLL 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daffodil Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Language Arts: lots of reading, AAS, maybe WWE? Math: Singapore Science: BFSU History: SOTW? Other: Spanish, art, children's choir, gymnastics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) We're coming up on our half year point. I work about 3-4 days out of the house, so some of this is independent work for when dh is in charge of the monkeys. Â Math- Spine= Math Mammoth: currently 1b. He'll probably move into 2A by late summer. Supplements: MEP, Zacarro, LoF: Butterflies, living math books LA- MCP Plaid Phonics A Spelling Workout A How to Teach Spelling 1 McGuffey Eclectic Reader Serl's Primary Language Lessons Zaner-Bloser 1 Lollipop Logic SOTW Lapbook - I'm using CHOLL, Ancients with dd and he's tagging along with this because he doesn't like the activities in CHOLL. Intellego Science: Finishing up weather and then we'll move into astronomy SSL1 (since we're going slow, I'm hoping 2 will be ready when we're done.) Judo Fencing Edited May 30, 2012 by elfknitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferLynn Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 In the Fall for 1st we are using: Â WWE2 FLL2 AAS5 Â Singapore 2A/B Â SOTW 1B and 2A (we started in January) Â Rosetta Stone French 1 Â I'm considering Lollipop Logic or something similar. For extracurricular activities: piano, ballet, gymnastics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanna1949 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 God's Great Covenant (w/Big Sis) PAL Reading (2nd half) PAL Writing Horizons 1 Spelling McRuffy 1 Math, with Singapore 1A/1B and Miquon Geography and History tagalong with Big Sis Five in a Row--Volume 2 Science--not sure art music--piano and dance lessons, co-op p.e.--co-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefragile7393 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) Ambleside Online Year 1, with a few minor tweaks, for all subjects Phonics-Reading Eggs, Language Lessons for Little Ones Volume II and LLATL Blue Math-RS A, once we finish Math Lessons For A Living Education, Vol. 1, and Dreambox Science-NOEO Chemistry Level 1 History-History Odyssey Ancients Level 1 Copywork-Printing With Pictures B and C Art and Music-Harmony Fine Arts Year 1 Logic-Lollipop Logic Book 1 Still trying to find something for foreign language Edited May 30, 2012 by thefragile7393 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALB Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 We will start on Monday, but most of our subjects have already been started since we had finished our previous curricula early. Â Bible: Vos Story Bible, scripture memorization Math: finish Saxon 2, start Saxon 3 Spelling: Spelling Workout B, C Writing: narration, copy work and dictation from our literature Grammar: Rod & Staff 2 Cursive: Handwriting Without Tears Literature: chosen mainly from AO and SL History: SOTW 1 and activity guide Science: finish Elemental Science ESA, then...chemistry? Chinese: study with a tutor 3 days a week Arts: Artistic Pursuits, Artist studies, Classical Kids, Kistler online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 For Astro (technically a 1st grader, though he'll be doing a bit of 2nd grade work): FLL 2 MUS Alpha Spelling Workout A (finish) and B Zaner Bloser handwriting 2M Â Together with Link (3rd grade): Artistic Pursuits with some Drawing is Basic thrown in on off weeks Bible - though I'm not 100% sure of what we're going to use yet. Top three at the moment are Apologia Who is God?, God's Great Covenant, and Long Story Short Devotional. Reading - assigned reading each week Journal every morning - something short, similar to what they do in PS SOTW 2 Apologia Astronomy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy2Many Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Reading/ Spelling: AAS + Readers + BOB books ... explode the code, maybe. We might quit after level 1 1/2. Math: Singapore + Flashmaster Science: Apologia Exploring creation Astronomy (with Big Brother) Grammar: GWG Social Studies: BFB Early American History (with Big Brother) Bible & History: MOH 1 (with olders) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbbieJack Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 This is our tentative list for next year.  Math-Singapore 1A & 1B Science - Singapore early bird science Grammar - FLL Phonics -Explode the code 3-5 & The reading lessons Spelling - K12 reader .com Critical thinking - Logic safari Social Studies / Geography - Road trip USA & Beginning geography History - SOTW volume 1 Literature - Lightning Literature or Ambelside P. E. - P.E Central Writing- New American cursive Bible- Calvery Curriculum  Extra Curricular - Ballet, Tap , Gymnastics ,Piano and Art Class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma aimee Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I am not done / set on what we are useing -- but here is my draft   HISTORY:  Story of the World; http://www.amazon.com/The-Story-World-Classical-Earliest/dp/1933339004/ref=pd_sim_b_1 In addition to the history readings, we are working our way though the activity guide and also several related read-a-loud as well as following along in our Bibles as well. I am trying, thanks to Inter-Library-Loan to get as many read-alouds as I can and flesh out the subjects.  http://www.biblioplan.net/ Ă¢â‚¬Å“BiblioPlan's curriculum is Christ-centered, literature-based, easy to follow and inexpensive.Ă¢â‚¬ It pigeon-tails with Story of the World; offering more extra reading, and syncing Bible History with the SOTW chapters. I only bought the teachers guide. I wanted the synergized schedule of the Bible and SOTW and all the additional reading. I am really excited; about the additional options weĂ¢â‚¬â„¢ll have.  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0794528333/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details -- The Usborne Encyclopedia of World History. A photo encyclopedia to give us visual images to Ă¢â‚¬Å“seeĂ¢â‚¬ the history we are studying.  LANGAGE ARTS & GRAMMER  First Language Lessons; http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933339446/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details I realize I need to give both boys a strong foundation in grammar. My plan is to do it three times a week.  Spelling Work Out Level A. http://www.amazon.com/Spelling-Workout-Level-Student-Edition/dp/0765224801/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1338944042&sr=8-13 May have to change this out, but weĂ¢â‚¬â„¢ll power though as long as we can. It doesnĂ¢â‚¬â„¢t seem to be teaching spelling in any systematic way.  LOGIC  Finishing: Mind Benders. http://www.criticalthinking.com/getProductDetails.do?code=c&id=01330 .  Finishing: Dragon logic (2nd to 3rd grade books anyway) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593631227/ref=oh_o01_s00_i02_details.  Primarily Thinking, Grades 2-3 http://www.amazon.com/Primarily-Thinking-Grades-Judy-Leimbach/dp/1593630387/ref=pd_sim_b_68  Logic Links (Mindware's Best Logic Problems : Level A) http://www.amazon.com/Logic-Links-Mindwares-Best-Problems/dp/1892069504/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338945771&sr=8-1  MATH  http://www.mathmammoth.com/. This will be out main math curriculum (starting 2nd Quarter). First Quarter is all MATH FACTS.  Supplementing with : Spectrum Math http://www.amazon.com/Math-Grade-Spectrum-Thomas-Richards/dp/0769636918/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1334086517&sr=1-1.  Also with: Math Minutes. http://www.amazon.com/First-Grade-Math-Minutes-Hundred-Better/dp/1574718126/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1334086409&sr=8-7 We do them twice a week. I time them and we record the time. After we make it all the way through; we will start over  PHONICS:  Exploring the Code.  SOCIAL STUDIES Truth Quest. We will be covering Ă¢â‚¬Å“oldĂ¢â‚¬ US history (Viking till I am not sure) as our Social Studies. We feel it is important to look at the US yearly; but we also feel it is important to remember we are alone on this globe. I had NO world history or cultures till high school and not much then. My kids are going to study the US and our place in time, history and the world at-large from the start. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0975290878/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details  SCIENCE  SonLight Science Level A: http://www.sonlight.com/ASG.html Biology, Botany, and Physics. they rate it as Kindy to 2nd level so it will be a soild fit for First Grade. I really need an open and go science, science is not by best. Daddy does a lot of science with them, but I feel we need something a bit more directed and orderly.  BIBLE  HANDWRITTING:  ART  MEMORY WORK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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