BrookValley. Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I'm musing over my choices for next year (or whenever we get into more structured reading/writing/grammar; I'm trying to maintain a relaxed kindy year here and not rush into anything too hot and heavy). So, just looking for some thoughts and opinions about what you would do in our place, or simply what you like/what works for you. Details: Kiddo will turn six over the summer. We are about 2/3 of the way through OPGTR. He reads Bob books, early readers, etc., pretty fluently. I have used OPGTR pretty extensively, but I have tried to make it as relaxed as possible (I know, it's boring and dry...I try to find other ways to go over the material other than reading out of the book itself. We rarely read right out of the book). I try to focus on readers as much as possible, because the kiddo enjoys that. So, what might one suggest that we start next, whenever that may be? I plan to continue using OPGTR, if for nothing else but a guideline for myself as to which phonics skills to teach and/or review, unless we move on to something else that renders it unecessary. And of course, I plan to continue to focus on just reading, reading, reading. I have been looking at AAS (I don't think AAR would be necessary at this point, but I could be wrong) and a couple other things. Logic of English looks fun (for me, anyway). I do need something secular, and while teacher-intensive is ok, I do need materials that don't require a lot of advance planning on my part. I work from home full-time, so I'd rather spend my time actually sitting and working with my kiddo, not doing a lot of advance planning. Thoughts? I apologize if my post seems discombobulated; I've got baby brain, big time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) . Edited July 12, 2022 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinksneakers14 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 My daughter is in 1st now. We are using AAS1, WWE (the workbook), FLL, and the first grade readers from Sonlight. I am planning on picking up Phonics Pathways for extra reading instruction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie131 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 For grade 1 we do phonics, handwriting, library readers and begin WWE once they know how to form their letters well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Sounds like you are doing great, and sounds similar to our K year. We add grammar, writing, and spelling to LA in first. Next year ds will do: MM AAR AAS WWE instructors text HWOT FLL TQ history ES And lit from VP/SL/MP It seems like a lot, but it really isn't too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 My oldest is first and this year has been pretty fluid. She does WWE (the workbook out of ease for me), FLL, AAS (I know some delay this), and reading selected books that I pick out. She also does math, history, and science. My next oldest will use the same materials at his own pace. He's currently working on reading fluency by reading to Mom, AAS 1, and just started SM year 1. Soon I will move him to doing FLL1. The beauty of homeschooling is that I can keep my kids together doing science and history, and they move at their own pace through language and math. Regardless of where they are on that continuum, they are still whatever grade by their age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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