Giraffe Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Would y'all take a look at my plans for Kindergarten for DD5? We are overseas in Turkey and she will either go to Turkish kindergarten or preschool during the day (still sorting that out) for Turkish language, culture, and socialization. In the afternoons/evenings and weekends I will homeschool/afterschool English reading, math, and religion (no church nearby). Anyhow, here's the plan: OPGTR MEP - Reception Telling God's Story Book 1 SOTW 1 as a read-aloud Too much? Not enough? I want her ready for 1st grade in public or private school when we return to the US next year. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 The only thing I see missing would be handwriting. US schools' 1st grade classrooms usually expect that the child can copy a sentence or two at the beginning of the year. Some may even expect more than that (many do "journaling" :glare:). SOTW *may* be over her head, or it may not... It's fine to try it and see, but if she isn't getting it, just set it aside for a year or so and come back to it. My advanced, history-loving oldest son probably wouldn't have been ready to listen to it at age 5, though he LOVED it at age 6. My middle son, currently 5.5, is nowhere near ready for it. So as always, YMMV. :) Math, Reading, and Bible look fine. I can't remember how far MEP Reception goes, but make sure your child can do this list before the end of K, and you'll be fine in any 1st grade program. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoshannon Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I think I would do handwriting and maybe skip the Story of the World. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I agree with the previous posters about adding handwriting and maybe dropping SOTW. Will she be getting science in school? If not, I'd do that over history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 DOH! Handwriting! See - this is why I need you guys! Thanks! What would you recommend that is available either online or via a pdf download? I can't get shipments here very easily. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 You can work on letter formation yourself. I'm not using a workbook with my 5 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 If you want a program, The Joy of Handwriting by Teach Me Joy is good. We did their cursive last year, but there is also a manuscript version. You can download it from Currclick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyOBoy Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 You can also print the zaner bloser sheets from online. They aren't as nice as the workbooks, but it will have guides for letter formation. I really like ZB. Also, check the free thread on the forum. There is a ton of reading material for k, so you could have your dd just read (or as read alouds) books on different science/history topics that interest you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrousel Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 If you have an iPad or iPhone, we are loving the letter school app to reinforce handwriting in a fun, independent work way. You can choose which "font" they use, and I have ds do it with a stylus marker so it is closer to feel of pen and paper. This is a great learn on the go thing for us and if you're working on it nights and weekends, might be a good fit for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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