1st Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices 2016-2017 | Math U See, All About Reading & More

[@TheJoyarmstrong1]

Awesome curriculum choices! I use so much of the same things you do. It's fun to see how you supplement and your extension activities. Thanks for sharing!

[@aplacetonest]

Thanks so much! I'm loving your channel! I still can't get over that cute little squirrel. Yesterday, my youngest had a flashcard word of twigs and she said, "Cute little squirrel!" :)

[@TheJoyarmstrong1]

Bahahaha!!! Oh my goodness, I had to tell my whole family that! They all thought it was super cute! :) We do love that squirrel and we're glad other people think she's cute, too. :)

[@seasonalliving2881]

I love all your choices! I'll have to keep these in mind when my pre-k daughter is entering 1st grade. 😊

[@ZannaTheGreat]

I love everything you have here, I'd love to see how it all gets scheduled for the week; it seems like it would be easy to get overwhelmed with so many subjects and curriculums. I tend to keep prek as shapes, colors, numbers, and single letter phonics, kindergarten and first grade I only do reading and math... and then in second grade my table starts looking like yours does here haha, so many goodies!!! :)

[@aplacetonest]

I will try my best to get that video up as soon as we get into a rhythm and figure out any tweaks we need to make to the schedule/rotation.

[@annagn100]

Love this Becky well done I take my hat off you. homeschooling is a big deal even though I don't home school my girls I still like to do extra stuff with them during our summer to get them ready for the next school year these videos really help with ideas.

[@aplacetonest]

Thanks so much! You're an awesome Mommy!

[@sarastafford256]

I LOVE curriculum videos!!! And I am glad I saw your Usborne books. My friend is having a party Monday so I want to get those!!! Thanks!

[@johnnycanales9569]

Hi! I'm really impressed how you pieced together a combo of FLL and the other language arts books, all of which we either have or am interested in getting, so kudos to you! Really enjoying your channel, thanks!

[@aplacetonest]

Thanks so much. I'm really enjoying the scripting of FLL, although I have chosen not to use the poem work that is included in the lessons. That might be something we work on later on but I didn't feel it was really necessary at this point. I'm loving the Scholastic Grammar book! It fits in perfectly with the FLL lessons and it's at her reading level. So many workbooks aren't very user-friendly to early readers but this one is just right!

[@mamatofive1]

+aplacetonest very interesting! I just bought this book as well.

[@HeatherTorresTV]

Thanks for sharing! :) I love seeing what other families are choosing this year.

[@aplacetonest]

You're very welcome! I love watching curriculum videos, too!

[@brandijordan9969]

aplacetonest I would love to see what educational you tube videos you're using and referencing.

[@mamatofive1]

Love this! My oldest is just entering grade 1, and I'm going to be posting a video on our curriculum choices as well. I love to see what others are using! 😊

[@aplacetonest]

I could watch curriculum videos all day long! Now that I've chosen our things for this year, I'm trying not to watch as many because it makes me want to buy what others are using. I've done that before and then I had too much stuff and not enough time! lol

[@mamatofive1]

+aplacetonest yes! That's exactly what I thought while watching yours. Especially the Bible curriculum, as all I have is a devotional book. I need to do more with that, but you gave me a good idea with learning the books of the Bible. I think my son is ready to memorize those this year. 😊 Any tips on how to memorize those? I remember learning a song with them listed...I should look for one.

[@aplacetonest]

Would this work for you: www.kidssundayschool.com/362/printables/bible-cards.php You could also try: amzn.to/2bwQ39k I purchased the Route 66 workbook but we have yet to start it. I also REALLY can't say enough good things about the Draw to Learn Bible series. If you have kids that love to draw, it's the perfect combination of art, creativity and Bible. I hope that helps! : )

[@mamatofive1]

+aplacetonest Thanks for the links! I will have to check out the Draw to learn Bible stories. They look good! 😊 For learning the books of the Bible, I think I'll look for a jingle to learn with them 😄 My son is just starting to read, so having to read them would be a bit much...I think we'll just work on saying them for now! Thanks for your help!! 😀

[@mamatofive1]

+aplacetonest Oh and please check out my channel if you get a chance! 😊

[@ShirleeAlicia]

I have all but science figured out for my boys 1st grade curriculum and was wondering if you would do a more in-depth look at the science you choose as well as the "Master List" you created. I would love it if you could share that as a PDF or something :) Awesome choices we love AAR and Math U See too. I'm also excited to try First Language Lessons. If you could share your L.A. "Master List" I'd forever be indebted to you LOL!

[@bonnierodriguez8007]

I would also love the master list for both your language arts and science if you are able!

[@aplacetonest]

I would love to if I can find the time. I didn't save the file so I might not have any extra time to do that but if I can, I certainly will. :) Otherwise, if you purchase those books I showed, it's pretty easy to flip through and match up the topic with coordinating worksheets.

[@ShirleeAlicia]

+aplacetonest I understand I hate documents clogging up my computer too. If it's not to much to ask could just take a picture of your copies and email or Facebook message it to me? I'd really like to see your science more than anything. It would such a blessing and very much appreciated!!

[@lisad9738]

+aplacetonest I would love to see that too! But I totally understand if you don't have time! I am particularly interested in the KZbin videos you added to the list!

[@ShirleeAlicia]

Yes me too as well as the activities. I have no problem searching for them like the noun/proper noun apple game. I tried looking for her YT playlist but it must be private sorry thought I could help.

[@Patriciasmith-ji9qn]

Oh my!! Would you be willing to share your lesson plans that you made for grammar and science for others? I love this!

[@aplacetonest]

I posted a picture of my lesson plan on my Instagram account. You can find it here: instagram.com/p/BJjehaXh02A/?taken-by=aplacetonestbecky I hope that helps! :)

[@egigroup]

Thank you so much for sharing this curriculum! Do you mind doing an update video on this curriculum and give us those printed notes you took? This is kind of overwhelming for me. So I would greatly appreciate any help! Thank you so much and you're the best!

[@aplacetonest]

I have done a couple of videos reviewing some of the 1st grade choices like: First Language Lessons, All About Reading and All About Spelling. You should be able to find those in my homecshooling playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL2ViP1vFsZemGJkdk-DLivrIvoVinPq2p I know it's overwhelming but just take it one subject at a time and it will get easier!

[@kimbeynye11]

Hello! Im trying to find the 7th grade curriculum video that you referenced here for the landforms and habitats section you quickly went through after your science breakdown :) Could you please direct me to which video that is when you have time?

[@kiachiquita]

Oh I love your LA program!!! Well done Mama, and thank you for sharing!

[@aplacetonest]

We are loving our Language Arts program so far this year. It is very repetitive but I think that's helpful at this age. Thanks so much for watching!

[@julievandergriend5882]

Can you link the teachers pay teachers store? I love this because my son is a year behind your daughter so I get an idea of options for next year.

[@aplacetonest]

Yes, those links are in the description box. It's the Miss Giraffe's links.

[@Patriciasmith-ji9qn]

So i know this can be terribly expensive but i thought i would at least mention it to you. BJU offers distance learning. It's online or DVD . You can pick and choose if you just want one or two subjects or the whole package. You mentioned being terrible at math...you should check it out. I really think that's what i am going to do. I bought TT 6 this year and it just doesnt impress me at all. I actually shelved it. There are a lot of good reviews for it and their are just as many bad. However BJU math seems to be really good with critical thinking included. Anyway, I always LOVE watching your videos and i love everything you have picked for 1st! I may copy you in a couple months!!! LOL thanks!!

[@aplacetonest]

Thanks so much for the tip! So far we are liking TT but I've never used any other math program for my oldest so I have nothing to compare it to. If it ever stops working for us, I will give BJU a try. I have heard great things about it! For 1st grade, I'm really happy with everything I chose and it's been working out wonderfully! I think my favorite thing for her is All About Reading and First Language Lessons! Those programs are amazing and make it look like I'm such an awesome teacher! lol :)

[@lydiajackson7234]

Are you doing a review of all of 1st grades curriculum? I would be interested.

[@aplacetonest]

Not specifically but I am doing a homeschool year-in-review video at the end of April. I hope that will be helpful. Also, check out my homeschooling playlist because sometimes I do reviews of certain curriculum: kzbin.info/aero/PL2ViP1vFsZemGJkdk-DLivrIvoVinPq2p

[@bonnierodriguez8007]

This gave me some great ideas. Thank you for your time in sharing this video.

[@aplacetonest]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching! :)

[@amymerryman9330]

I'm looking forward to seeing your math video from the curriculum you found on Teachers Pay Teachers.

[@aplacetonest]

It is so fun! I can't wait to use it more and share that video with you!

[@kiwinest5769]

The usborne science dictionary is awesome! We are using that as well and also they have a math one we are all going through. 💕

[@aplacetonest]

I love them! I could spend a million dollar on Usborne books! :)

[@frankhenderson2443]

im on teachers pay teachers whats the name of the store you bought all of the place value curriculum from?

[@petagayejolly7577]

can you please please please do a review on the 'first language lessons' curriculum?

[@aplacetonest]

Hello. Yes, I did a review awhile back. You can watch it here: P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5fCZ5iag9h7q7c

[@petagayejolly7577]

great, just watched it, it was really really helpful, thank you!

[@aplacetonest]

I'm so glad! I can't tell you how much I love FLL!

[@caryncole7267]

Dollar tree website has a case of the folders you wanted. They are called jot durable vinyl file organizers. 24 to a case and seems to be 4 colors. It will ship to you. Hope that helps you.

[@aplacetonest]

I know I saw that! Too bad I don't need quite 24 of them. I was really tempted to order them though. LOL

[@countingjoys2242]

Do you feel that the transition is pretty seamless from MUS to TT?

[@aplacetonest]

We haven't made that transition yet because right now the only child using TT is my oldest daughter and since she was public schooled until 4th grade, I started her immediately with TT. My youngest daughter has used MUS and now I'm using a combination of other things with her for more practice. I do plan to start her on TT but not until late 2nd grade or 3rd grade. They do have placement tests on the TT website if you need to see what your child already knows and how it matches up with the TT curriculum. I hope that helps! :)

[@chelseasemonco5219]

You don't happen to have a copy of that list you wrote up for her language lessons available anywhere?

[@chelseasemonco5219]

JK. I creeped on comments and saw you post the link to instagram lol thanks!

[@aplacetonest]

haha I'm glad you found the answer to your own question. :)

[@chelseasemonco5219]

Did you happen to have one for you science curriculum? Surprisingly, I bought the interactive notebooks and already had the usborne book and FLL lol

[@aplacetonest]

I wish I had kept it but I didn't. I've had quite a few people ask about it and I just didn't think to keep it. It took some time but I basically just matched up the workbook with the reading from the Usborne book and then found corresponding Pinterest crafts and KZbin videos. I wish I could be more help!

[@reiannaprisrivero1780]

thank you for these ideas.. i do wish we have these in the Philippines as well.. I hope can find something similar.. although i am not a homeschooling mom i am really doing home tutoring with my first grade son.. thanks!

[@aplacetonest]

Oh that's a shame that you can't get them where you live. Have you tried ebay?

[@seasonalliving2881]

P.s. Can you go over what your schedule will look like trying to balance the two girls? That will be interesting for us this year! 😧

[@aplacetonest]

I am hoping to do that video soon. Maybe in September once we get into a rhythm that works. Right now it's only our second week of school so I'm tweaking things a bit here and there. :)

[@toedancer1148]

Alpha is addition and subtraction (single) ends with time.

[@katiestokes6972]

Would you care to share the lesson plans you put together for science?

[@katiestokes6972]

Of course 🙂

[@crystalindagonzales1856]

I have a question! getting ready to start our homeschool journey. my daughter is 6 and starting 1st grade. I'm having a hard time deciding on a program and level. she can already ready 4th grade level and has great comprehension. But, she does need to work on handwriting (neatness) and she can't list all the names of the letter sounds. she can read them just fine but I'm worried she will struggle with spelling down the road. our homeschool facilitator recommends all about reading, all about spelling and handwriting without tears. I'm worried that I will end up with 3(!) programs that my father (who is a quick learner) find boring. she is my only one in school but I also have a 3 yr. and 7month old, so time is a concern. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[@aplacetonest]

Wow! That's amazing that she can already read at a 4th grade level! Given that she does struggle with basic letter sounds, she might do well with Handwriting Without Tears because it will focus on letter sounds and handwriting. I personally would hold off on AAS until she has mastered letter sounds. AAS does teach letter sounds but it teaches them alongside other spelling rules and concepts that might be overwhelming to her. I would start her with HWT and once she has mastered the letter sounds, move on to AAS which will serve as a letter sound review as well as introducing new spelling rules. That is my recommendation but of course, I'm not a professional but having used both of those programs, that is what I would do. I truly hope that helps and I wish you the best of luck in your homeschooling journey!

[@taratags4499]

The Mrs. Giraffe resources look fantastic! Do you have purchased all the units?

[@aplacetonest]

From what I can tell, you can purchase a lot of things separately or in larger bundles. Here is the link to her store so you can look around. www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Miss-Giraffe

[@mamainpajamas2030]

I love your curriculum! My son will soon be a 1st grader. I was wondering how you use the language arts interactive notebooks? Do you make copies of each lesson? Since it has the next lessons instructions on the back of each page? Thank you!

[@aplacetonest]

What I did was take a picture of the instructions on the back of each page and that way, when we cut the activity out, I wasn't cutting into the directions for the next lesson. Also, you could purchase the ebook from Carson Dellosa and just print the pages you need: www.carsondellosa.com/products/104652--Language-Arts-Resource-Book-104652#/?book%20media%20type=f389e45b92884d48844baaf09d49e3c5

[@petagayejolly7577]

how did the road trip curriculum work out for her?

[@aplacetonest]

We really enjoyed it! I actually purchased her Expedition Earth curriculum to use next year!

[@sarahn5588]

When are you doing the daily learning notebook? 😊

[@aplacetonest]

It will be up September 7th. :)

[@leedentalfacialleedentalfa3746]

Thank You !Very good information.

[@aplacetonest]

Thanks! I'm so glad you liked it! :)

[@priscillashaw5715]

I really enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing! Where did you find those gr 1 landforms geography type pages.. sorry cant remember what they are called. Bedtime for me! lol

[@aplacetonest]

I think this is the one you're looking for: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Landforms-Dictionary-or-Coloring-Book-411603 I hope that helps! :)

[@NattyBirthMama]

Can I ask why teaching textbooks is the goal??

[@aplacetonest]

It's mostly due to the fact that I'm terrible at Math. :) Even the methods that I know how to do myself, I struggle to explain very well. I like Teaching Textbooks because she watches the lesson and I don't have to try to explain it to her. Also, from a time management standpoint, it will be easier to not have to teach that subject completely on my own.

[@ourcrazylife2952]

Do you have to have internet and a computer for home schooling? Or is this unnecessary? I'm wondering bc this don't look like you would need one of you do it this way.

[@aplacetonest]

Yes, we do have a computer and internet. She doesn't use the computer very much for her school work yet but she will a bit more as she gets older.

[@princess1936]

Hello I am from India. I really love to watch your videos. I have a daughter. she's grade 1. School start spelling, words, dictation, make sentences..we both facing problems of how should I teach her words with proper, good spelling so she learn how to write them easily. .please suggest me some good books !!!and I did not understand AAR ?!! Is it a program or a book name ? How to get in this !please suggest!

[@aplacetonest]

AAR is All About Reading. It's a reading program that includes books that are the right level for your child. Here is a link where you can get it: allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=1240 We used it for all 4 levels and it worked very well for my daughter!

[@raninandigam8479]

Hi, I want to talk to you

[@reiannaprisrivero1780]

great idea.. will try to look at ebay! :) thanks!

[@aplacetonest]

I hope you can find them! :)

[@liliansanchez8406]

you diidnt tell me math things

[@ayush0903]

smart

[@enniemeanieminnie]

...why is this coming up as secular. 👎

[@aplacetonest]

I'm not sure what you mean. What is showing up as secular?

[@amymerryman9330]

I'm looking forward to seeing your math video from the curriculum you found on Teachers Pay Teachers.

[@aplacetonest]

It should be up around the end of September. We are LOVING IT!