Kk19 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I'm piecing together a plan for Kindergarden for my oldest. She'll be newly 5. I'm looking for some type of introduction to American History as well as science, mostly through read alouds. The thing is, I dont want a ton of books taking up space, and I dont want to pay a ton of money (hence Sonlight wouldn't work, even though it looks amazing and exactly what I like.) I dont mind piecing something together using mostly library books with a spine, but I'm struggling with how to do that plus finding an american history spine for 5 year olds. We plan to use Story of the World starting in first. For science it would just be nice to have a main spine as well, but everything seems above her level. Any ideas? Adding - this is only for fun and will be part our "morning basket" at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 What about My Star Spangled Story and the Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science and Nature? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I’m really liking a child’s first book of American History by Earl Schenk Miers. The publisher says it is for grades 3-7, but I’m using it with my kindergartener and first grader. It probably depends on the kids. We read a story each morning, I’m sure we will read it again and again over the years https://www.bfbooks.com/A-Childs-First-Book-of-American-History-HB?sc=17&category=878 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGG Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 science: Bernstein Bears Big Book of Science & Nature. Curious George Big Book of Discovery. Scholastic Storytime or Nursery Rhyme STEM. both: DK my encyclopedia of very important things. What your kindergartener needs to know. history: DK a child through time, city through time, street through time. Ready to read Wonders of America Series, ready to read childhood famous Americans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingSack Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 We're trying Time Trekker Academy. They have a series that covers inventors and one that covers American history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummybarker Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 We are using Elemental Science: Intro to Science. This is by the same curriculum company recommended for the 1st through 12th (?) grades in the WTM book. It gives kids an overview of the sciences and they have a lapbook (optional), experiments that are really accessible for little ones, picture books list, required book being an Usborne Children's Encyclopedia, an activity book for fun activities. Anyway, lots of videos online and a couple by the company themselves too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 It’s kindergarten with a just turned 5 yo. Relax and just read library books. Science - do lots of outdoor exploring and hands-on things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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