So I looked at several different websites & the curricula they offered. I chose to go with the Alpha Omega publishers. They offer several great Christian based curricula. Including the "Switched on Schoolhouse" curriculum brand that the Duggars use - which, if you're interested go to their site as there is a 12% discount offered that way. We have plans to use that curriculum brand - I love that so much can be done online with instant grading & it even keeps record of all finished work & grades. However, since that curriculum brand begins with third grade we will be using other curriculum in the meantime.
What did we decide on for Kindergarten? Horizons kindergarten phonics & reading set and Horizons kindergarten math set. I have a Seasonal Science book I've been using with James for pre-k that will have plenty of activities we haven't done yet by kindergarten & some we can re-do if it fits. As well as a book of other activities we can do if he needs or wants it. One of my favorite books to use for pre-k here at home has been Alphabet on Parade. The Seasonal Science, Alphabet on Parade & Just-Right Homework books all came from the Teach Mart store (physical store, not online).
I've been reading that it isn't good to overload with too many subjects the first couple years of school & apparently the AOP (Alpha Omega Publications company would agree as both of the curricula brands they offer for kindergarten have basically just language arts/reading and math. Horizons does offer health & phys ed sets as electives but I figure those would mostly be a waste.
For physical education I'm hoping to be continually enrolling James in some sort of sport or physical activity class. I've heard of companies that do phys ed groups for homeschooled children so I'll be looking into that as well.
So I think that covers the curriculum. If I left anything out feel free to comment or ask questions and I can always answer in comments or revise this post.
What did we decide on for Kindergarten? Horizons kindergarten phonics & reading set and Horizons kindergarten math set. I have a Seasonal Science book I've been using with James for pre-k that will have plenty of activities we haven't done yet by kindergarten & some we can re-do if it fits. As well as a book of other activities we can do if he needs or wants it. One of my favorite books to use for pre-k here at home has been Alphabet on Parade. The Seasonal Science, Alphabet on Parade & Just-Right Homework books all came from the Teach Mart store (physical store, not online).
I've been reading that it isn't good to overload with too many subjects the first couple years of school & apparently the AOP (Alpha Omega Publications company would agree as both of the curricula brands they offer for kindergarten have basically just language arts/reading and math. Horizons does offer health & phys ed sets as electives but I figure those would mostly be a waste.
For physical education I'm hoping to be continually enrolling James in some sort of sport or physical activity class. I've heard of companies that do phys ed groups for homeschooled children so I'll be looking into that as well.
So I think that covers the curriculum. If I left anything out feel free to comment or ask questions and I can always answer in comments or revise this post.
