ExcitedMama Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I'm signing DD up for Transitional Kindergarten with DS's virtual charter school and they will be letting us spend some of her funds for next year now. We are happily using AAR Pre-K, MP Junior K, lots of Kumon books and the Core Knowledge workbook. We have Artistic Pursuits. That pretty much covers phonics, writing, and art. She tags along when she wants to for history and science. I think I'll get around to doing Miquon with her too. What would you order that was secular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Pre-K? Picture books, CDs with children's songs, art supplies, membership to the zoo or pool, swimming lessons. No "curriculum" whatsoever. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 My 4yo is really into manipulatives....so if you don't have a ton of really good math manipulatives, a balance scale, a magnifying glass, a microscope, I'd add those to the list. I'd also buy a bazillion science kits. Do you have Building Thinking Skills Primary or Developing the Early Learner? Pattern blocks (play the symmetry game--match the other side)? I'd also be tempted by Spielgaben....https://spielgaben.com/learning_resources/ Essentially, I'd pick things that develop fine motor skills, visual motor processing skills, and are a heck of a lot of fun! :) Happy shopping! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcitedMama Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Pre-K? Picture books, CDs with children's songs, art supplies, membership to the zoo or pool, swimming lessons. No "curriculum" whatsoever. I can't use it on memberships or lessons or monthly kits until school starts back up in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcitedMama Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 My 4yo is really into manipulatives....so if you don't have a ton of really good math manipulatives, a balance scale, a magnifying glass, a microscope, I'd add those to the list. I'd also buy a bazillion science kits. Do you have Building Thinking Skills Primary or Developing the Early Learner? Pattern blocks (play the symmetry game--match the other side)? I'd also be tempted by Spielgaben....https://spielgaben.com/learning_resources/ Essentially, I'd pick things that develop fine motor skills, visual motor processing skills, and are a heck of a lot of fun! :) Happy shopping! We have lots of manipulatives and supplies. I think I'm going to be drowning in art supplies and science kits when I finish using up what's left of DS funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Sonlight books to read aloud or fun hands-on stuff from Timberdoodle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Logic of English has textured letter cards that I'll probably get my jumping bean 3 year old when the time comes. https://store.logicofenglish.com/products/handwriting-tactile-cards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Oh. And bambino luk kits. Timber doodle carries them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmamatx Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Can you get DVD's? I'd get the set of Leapfrog learn to read DVD's if you don't already have them - they are great for helping littles learn to read. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalfam Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I would take a look at the Sonlight or Bookshark book lists for P4/5, and order lots and lots of very beautiful children's books from those lists. And maybe some fun little kid science things like planters, bird feeders, and building blocks. We love our charter homeschool budget. Have fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingMama1214 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I would definitely go with Art supplies and science equipment. Get as many science-themed manipulative as you can. They are so useful. I would get high quality nonfiction and fiction books. Instruments? My DD learned to read in preschool so we've bought a lot of books on her level and a little above. Imaginary play items? Could those count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Quality puzzles and quality math manipulatives (I see you are drowning them - do you have beautiful pattern blocks?), you say you have art supplies - do you need more water color paper? Do you have a light box? A quality headphone set that is kid-sized? Could you buy a kid-sized chair and desk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Miquon is a good choice. Buy extra cuisenaire rods, a ton of them. Let her play with them like any other building block. Dover coloring books. Get her the very detailed nature books, birds, mammals, fish, flowers, trees....etc...if you have the funds, buy her a whole collection of these and a pretty container for them. Simple, laminated field guide fold ups for your area. Store them close to the nature coloring books. Steadtler colored pencils. Picture books. You can never have too many quality picture books. Games. Happy Phonics is fun. Muggins Math games are excellent. Any and all logic and strategy games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemeche Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 The Complete Beatrix Potter collection. Audio and print. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Sonlight Prek books are good. We didn't use the curriculum much, but if you need to spend it on curriculum it's a good way to get good stuff for pre k. Otherwise yeah, just use the booklists for ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieMama Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 MP Junior K Read Aloud books, Reading Eggs, Mathseeds, art supplies, science kits, building block kits, math manipulatives, Saxon Math K (super hands on fun for pre-k), and books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest2 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) I wouldn't do curriculm...well I take that back . Could you use it for Five in A Row? My kids loved the books, but we didn't do all of the activities. There was something to the repetition of a good book at that age. https://www.rainbowresource.com/proddtl.php?id=019808&subject=Curriculum/2&category=PK+CURRICULUM/11948ook http://www.rainbowresource.com/proddtl.php?id=FIARV1 Other than that, I would get a https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Garden-Gift-Live-Caterpillars/dp/B00WE1BKDY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1491600942&sr=8-5&keywords=butterfly+garden butterfly kit to watch the whole life cycle, get gold fish or inexpensive feeder fish ( and snails to help clean)and put them in a large bowl jar ( suntea jars that are sold this time of year), ant farms, ect. Maybe they would pay for the kits? They do sell kits to schools. Edited April 7, 2017 by Silver Brook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 See if your virtual school pays for membership to a local zoo, children's museum, something you can go to every week or every other week. Most of my virtual charter friends use it for classes like ballet, gymnastics, music and piano lessons, etc etc. I would NOT "waste" it on curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I can't use it on memberships or lessons or monthly kits until school starts back up in the fall. Then wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loesje22000 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 A (pre)K gymset with balls, beanbags, hoops and what so ever to let (pre)K children happily bounce :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhsmom Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 We absolutely love The Homegrown Preschooler's curriculum. I just wish it had been out with my older kids. It is a sensory-rich curriculum that has been so perfect for my little one. http://www.thehomegrownpreschooler.com/product/a-year-of-playing-skillfully-printed-version/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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