MathGirl Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm looking for suggestions for a curriculum to combine my two middle children, who will be in 1st grade and Kindergarten next year. The subjects I want to combine them in are: history/social studies, geography, Bible, literature, and possibly science. I like all inclusive curriculums (as long as they meet my needs) and my style is a mix of Charlotte Mason and Classical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartatHome Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Heart of Dakota or My Father's World Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesadream83 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Sonlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 SOTW alongside the WTM reading lists. Not neat and tidy but it would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEK Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I have a K and 2nd grader, they are combined in history using SOTW1 and science using R.E.A.L science odyssey (life).We don't do "literature" as a subject however they listen to the same read alouds and when we do additional activities based on these books they do them together too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherryBlossomMJ Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I recommend Memoria Press Curriculum. If they're both reading CVC words go with the first grade materials. If not quite yet go with the Kindergarten. It has enough to challenge a 6/7 year old but is still good learning capable of a 4/5 year old. You could do the first grade curriculum and add back in the First Start Reading program. Then of course you could do what you wish for math. The subjects you mentioned are all covered. I could talk about them all day. So feel free to ask questions. MP is absolutely Classical with CM ideas woven in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 A 1st grader and a Kinder can work in RSO Life together. I think Pandia Press History Odyssey/SOTW would be doable as well. Geography can be as simple as a map and a globe and maybe some Montessori continent boxes. Literature could be a simple as listening to the same read alouds or using something like FIAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aprilsblessings Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Five in a Row adding phonics and math on their levels. It doesn't have all the subjects you listed but we really liked using Adventures in American History from Elemental History. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCelebi Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I am looking into Build Your Library for the same reason. I want to combine a 4.5yo and a 7yo, if possible. I also want a Classical curriculum that is literature based, and BYL fits that bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I would look at materials aimed at the older child, and just fold the little one in where they are able. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Texas Momma Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Heart of Dakota has been awesome for us, used it my first year to combine my 1st & kinder, they are still combined now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Beautiful Feet guides might work as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momofeat Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 We loved My Father's World when combining students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I have K and 1st graders this year and we're using FIAR together for lit, history/social studies, science, and art, and doing LA and math separately on their levels. It's been a great year! I blog about it, if you're curious what it can look like. Link is in my signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathGirl Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thank you so much for your responses. I am looking into all these options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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