Curriculum & Project Book Used The Human Body, Part 1 (The Good & the Beautiful Science Curriculum) Note that The Good & the Beautiful is religious and includes Christian-based ideas in its lessons. That said, I do think their science units can be adapted for a secular family or family of a different religion! Note:… Continue reading Human Body Science Unit (Early Elementary)
Tag: First Grade
Dimensions Math Level 1 Curriculum Review and Favorite Math Resources
All About Dimensions by Singapore Math Dimensions from Singapore Math is the newest line of curriculum products from Singapore Math. It was written by American educators who have been using Singapore Math in their classrooms for years. Currently, Teacher's Guides are designed for classroom use, but lots of homeschoolers are successfully using this program and adapting… Continue reading Dimensions Math Level 1 Curriculum Review and Favorite Math Resources
Blossom and Root First Grade Curriculum Review
Why I Love Blossom & Root Blossom & Root is a rich and secular homeschool curriculum choice that is flexible, engaging, and affordable. Each year can be purchased in its entirety or families may pick and choose which specific subjects meet their needs. When you purchase a specific subject for a specific year, note that… Continue reading Blossom and Root First Grade Curriculum Review
History Quest: Early Times Final Review
What Is History Quest All About? You can see my Halfway Review of History Quest with some more detailed introduction here: History Quest: Early Times Halfway Review Since we concluded the entire curriculum, I will highlight some of my favorite aspects of History Quest: The Early Times: The chapter-book format can be used with a… Continue reading History Quest: Early Times Final Review
Favorite Early Readers
Early Readers From Our Homeschool Curriculum We use the All About Reading curriculum to teach our children to read. I love this curriculum for so many reasons--it's phonics-based program with a multisensory approach. It's fun, easily to teach, and follows a developmentally appropriate progression. My son (First Grade, age 7) is finishing up Level 2… Continue reading Favorite Early Readers
History Quest: The Early Times Halfway Review
About History Quest: The Early Times History Quest is a new curriculum designed by Pandia Press. The first unit covers the Early Times. The most recent History Quest release covers the Middle Times. The curriculum is designed as a narrative approach, and the main book can be utilized on its own without the need to… Continue reading History Quest: The Early Times Halfway Review
Quarto STEAM Club Highlight
The Need for STEAM Books First -- just a quick reminder: STEM represents science, technology, engineering and math. STEAM represents STEM plus the arts – language arts, dance, drama, music, visual arts, etc. STEAM-based books for children have become more and more popular lately. Many supply great at-home learning for homeschool curriculum enhancement or just fun project-based books… Continue reading Quarto STEAM Club Highlight
Our Homeschool Daily Rhythm
About Our Homeschool I have a child in First Grade (age 6, nearing 7) and one in Kindergarten (age 5). Because these two are so close in age many of the "school" things and rhythm-based things we do naturally fit with both of them. We have had this rhythm established for awhile now. I did… Continue reading Our Homeschool Daily Rhythm
Our First Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices
ABOUT OUR HOMESCHOOL What School Year Are We In? This coming year I have a 6-turning-7 year old and a 5 year old. My oldest will be doing his First Grade year and youngest will be doing Kindergarten. We have been homeschooling from the beginning with both children -- you can read about our Preschool… Continue reading Our First Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices
THE SILVAN REVERIE 