Jzsnow Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 My son will start K this fall. I am starting him on saxon 1 for math, per recommendations of most here. Do you think I need to start him on saxon k right now to prepare him for saxon 1? Jessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeegal Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 No, Saxon K is a fun place to start with very little writing, but Saxon 1 reviews everything from the beginning. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Nope. I would not. It's pricey and I think "filler". It's fun to play with the manipulatives but no handwriting and nothing that they can't pick up quickly (or know already). My ds started it at 3. He's almost 4 now and I would not use it for anyone older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I agree don't buy it, but if you can get a loaner copy it has some fun activites. We did Saxon K for three months (finished it that quick) and I added some pencil and paper work, she wanted to do "school". If you don't do it, just give her plenty of time to play with the manipulatives and some time where you direct her playing with them - sort the bears by color, sort the bears by size, grab ten cubes then put two back... stuff like that. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisa in CA Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Well, I like Saxon K and don't like Saxon 1. They are nothing alike. Saxon K teaches all about calendars and numbers, is tactile and has no workbook. My kids really enjoyed it in preschool. So if you want a fun, easy to do use math program that teaches a wide variety of math concepts I think it is wonderful. I have an older version of the manual that you can buy for, say $10 ppd if you want it. It's just sitting on my 'to sell' shelf. But no, it is not necessary since Saxon 1 gets into all the meaty math. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 We skipped Saxon K and went straight into Saxon 1. That would be my recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 We started with Saxon K and I regret it. We should have started with Saxon 1. We ended up skipping Saxon 2 and going straight to Saxon 3 with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcara Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I would spend the time gently working on his writing skills, especially his numbers. That's what I'm working on with my preschooler so that he can be ready for Saxon 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I used Saxon K just for fun. Ds really loved it, but it's not necessary. We did it from ages 3 1/2 to about 4 1/4 (he's a mathy kind of kid). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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