Marsha Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 for Kindergarten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcara Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Phonics, Math, Handwriting, and lots of read alouds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Math, English (reading, phonics work, writing), handwriting, journal writing, arts/crafts, Social Studies related discussions/books, Bible lessons, and an introduction to Science. Specific curriculum is in my siggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Bible, Phonics/Reading, Handwriting, Math, Science/Literature read alouds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckabella Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Phonics, Handwriting, Math, Science (a la Play and Find Out About Science, Bugs and/or Human Body), Bible, lots of library books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Right now (K4) we are doing spelling/reading, handwriting, and math. By next year we will start science (BFSU) and maybe a culture study. Religion/Bible is part of our everyday life. It's not really a part of school yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda_Jo Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Math, Phonics, Bible stories, and read alouds are my first priority. We are using Galloping the Globe as a fun social studies - I arrange our read alouds around the subjects and we do arts and crafts related to the country we are studying. Science is just gravy at this point for us- the kids really enjoy it and do beg to do it weekly. We are using library books to do several units for the year:seasons/weather, matter, body, animals, and space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) Calendar, Math, Poetry, Penmanship, Phonics, Reading (ds reading aloud for 5 min), Literature (read-alouds), Geography, Science, Spanish and Piano. Oops.. I forgot Art. Dh has a great program going which incorporates an introduction to history and cultures. At the same time he's learning different forms of art. Edited November 23, 2008 by sagira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Regularly: Math Reading Literature Handwriting Karate Now and then: Science Geography Art Music Nature Study Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy in TN Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Throughout grade school, but especially in K- Language Arts and Math are the priority and anything else is just for fun. Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 However the plan is something like: Geography- world and Australia. Picture books, photo books, jigsaw puzzles Prehistory Not to memorise anything, just for the fun of looking at the pictures Maths Math on the Level If she's ready: Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading Building Foundation of Scientific Understanding Artistic Pursuits Handicrafts- basic weaving or something suitable for little fingers :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 For Kindergarten last year, we did Math, Handwriting, Art, Read Alouds, and Phonics. That's it. We waited until this year (1st grade) to add in science and history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Handwriting, phonics, informal math, and FIAR. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Our core subjects were reading, handwriting and math. My K'er sat in on SL 1 for History, Bible, Read-Alouds and Science, but I considered this stuff "extra". Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 phonics, math, and penmanship are the big three. We add in other subjects through lapbooks. I let them pick the topics.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 phonics, writing, math, memory work, including poetry, geography, read-alouds, cut-color-paste, presentations/simple drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 phonics - 100EZ, ETC readers - Pathway reading and elson reader Fables Lots of read a louds math - singapore early bird math A & B, Essential math A & B Science - Child's play science, we also keep a science journal where we expand the concepts from the book and also write about field trips and other science readers. Handwriting - now and then. arts - we do whatever i can find and easy and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 This is my third (and last) year doing K and it is radically different from the first time I did it -- I guess I have learned my lesson. With my youngest, we are doing informal math, handwriting and lots of readalouds. That's it. She is not ready for phonics and I have learned from past experience not to push it. She will be 6 in Jan. so I might step it up a bit regarding phonics, but for right now we are just focusing on math. We are not using a formal curriculum and we are enjoying ourselves so much doing math this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallory Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Nothing! I mean we read aloud, paint, make bread, make christmas gifts, ect. But I don't worry about school until 6 or 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Math Reading/Phonics Handwriting Science Social Studies Art Spanish Science, social studies and art are through FIAR, so it's very gentle. We do it partially because it's educational and partially because it's fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Now that I have multiple children, my current Ker does reading/phonics, arithmetic, spelling (he asked for it), he does FLL, history, art and science with my 1st grader (but he thinks this is fun too). He's in the room when my 4th gr. son does Latin. We do music as a family. With my oldest, when he was in K, we just did reading/phonic, arithmetic, and read alouds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melenie Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 We are doing K4 now and will start K5 next year in April. Here is what we will do next year. Monday - Thursday RightStart Math, Phonics, Song School Latin, Handwriting, Bible study, read aloud. I also plan to start SOTW and a few fun science projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Math, but very, very simple Reading, unless it's a huge struggle and then you can wait longer. Fun science (books from library about animals, rocks, planets, etc.) Fun world history (knights, egypt) American history (based on the holidays as they come up) Memorizing nursery rhymes Bible stories No Handwriting, ds wasn't ready and honestly, there are 13 years to learn it, so there wasn't a rush. I used the library almost exclusively except for the reading and math. And he just wasn't ready for math or reading, so we ended up wasting a lot of time in tears. Now that it's first grade, it's fine that we ended up stopping math and reading because the 1st grade curr. that I got re-does all the k stuff, so he's not behind at all. Advice: Keep this year lots of fun. If they don't get the math or reading this year you have PLENTY of time to work on it in 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 for Kindergarten? I think if I can remember: Kindergarten: Phonics/Reading Math Read alouds Coloring and classifying I used Five In A Row as my guide. Blessing in your homeschooling journey! Sincerely, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonia Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Priorities: Reading instruction Math Handwriting Other stuff: Read Alouds French Nature walks When she wants - art projects, science experiments We'll also do a year of geography before starting our first history cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy in ME Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 We are keeping it simple with phonics, math, handwriting via copywork, and a huge variety of read alouds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornerstone Classical Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Bible, Phonics/Reading, Handwriting, Math, Science/Literature read alouds These are what we did too!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Phonics/reading, nature study, gentle math, music/fine arts, and advanced cuddling:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Play, Play, Play, Play phonics, math, handwriting, and oh, did I mention Play? Now that my oldest is getting ready to start junior high I realize just how valuable being a kid is. They will have their whole lives to be responsible, learning adults. While they are little I believe that we should let them spend more time playing. I always say to myself when I am tempted to bring my little boy in from intently looking at a worm, to do history that, "Play is learning, history can wait." Hope this helps. Enjoy your journey. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 We're doing Latin, writing, math, reading, history, literature, religion, science and geography. My K'er will turn six in the middle of the year. Last year we did reading/phonics and math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricia Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 A small amount of phonics, read alouds, bible stories and hands on math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyTN Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 When my oldest was in K we just did Math, Phonics, Read-Alouds. (I also had a 4 and 2.5 year old.) Now that I have a 3rd, 2nd, K, (and 2 year old) it's a little different. He is required to sit and listen for History, Science and Literature reading. If he wants to join in on activities that is his choice, and most of the time he does. The only other thing that I require is Phonics and Math. We also have a time where I read picture books to him and little brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Secular studies: reading (100 Easy Lessons), writing (Handwriting Without Tears), math (finished K Saxon, now doing Kindergarten B - LOVE it!), readalouds (reading the whole Little House series + non-fiction about the ocean), geography 1-2x/wk, studying deep ocean life (her choice), 1-2 art projects/wk + free art time every day, swimming lessons, music (I'm a "retired" music teacher, so I have two of my daughter's friends + my three other kids do a music class 1x/wk, just for free - great for daughter, great for her friends!) Religious studies: tefillah (prayer), torah study, ethical studies, Hebrew (Migdalor for phonics; Rosetta Stone), halacha (Jewish law) and daily Jewish folk tale I know it sounds like a lot, but the book learning only takes about 90 minutes/day. The rest is up and out of our seats. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori in MS Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Phonics, Handwriting, Math, Bible, read alouds. Everything else he joins in with older siblings when he wants to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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