mo2 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 We are doing: MUS Alpha WWE workbook 1 FLL 1 SOTW (just reading, not the activities) We were doing The Reading Lesson but we've kind of taken a break from that and are just doing Bob Books and the like. I haven't really found a science program that I like, so we've just been doing nature study, planting things, catching and releasing bugs and lizards, etc. We sporadically do Artistic Pursuits (I need to do better at this), but she also does a variety of coloring, drawing, and weaving projects. We're kind of at a hectic time in our life right now and just doing the bare minimum, but I want to make sure there's nothing huge that I'm missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 It sounds like you've got everything covered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 That sounds great for 1st. The only thing I would mention, is read alouds, which I bet you already do and just didn't put on your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 That sounds great for 1st. The only thing I would mention, is read alouds, which I bet you already do and just didn't put on your list. :o Duh. I forgot. Yes, we do read alouds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennefer@SSA Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 That all looks really solid to me as well. :) Enjoy your year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LlamaMama Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Is Handwriting covered through the WW1 copywork? That's the only thing I would add if it isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 For science, I'd look at Building Foundations in Scientific Understanding by Dr. Nebel. It's great for 1st grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Your plan covers all the key bases, and you should have a great year! Just a couple thoughts 1. Don't dismiss the idea of doing at least a few projects to go with SOTW1. You don't have to to one for every chapter, and I don't know your DC, but the projects really make history "fun" for my two DS. Making a chicken mummy (less gruesome than I had imagined), writing hieroglyphs, making a clay tablet or pot. Most recently, they made paper plate "masks" after reading about Greek plays. I took a couple of old white pillowcases and cut neck and arm holes so they had chitons (those Greek tunics) and they put on a hilarious "Greek play" that featured the Minotaur fighting Darth Vader. I'm pretty sure my boys will never end up saying "history is boring" like so many kids did when I was going to school. 2. You didn't mention science and I don't particulary recommend a formal science program. But I do encourage you to make a big effort to go out and explore nature with your DC. Take along a little notebook if you want, but really, just make a point of going out to observe. If you don't get too wrapped up in "must do's," the history and science can be the funnest parts of school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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