kindergarten questions

marigold · 05-02-2012, 02:33 PM

Hi, so I'm looking to homeschool dd for kindergarten in the fall.
I really like the looks of Sonlight but the cost is somewhat prohibitive and they can't even seem to mail me a catalogue

Anyway, I was following the other thread on literature based curriculum and found Moving Beyond the Page by running a search.
http://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/
Has anyone used this before? If so what did you think?
Or alternately, does anyone know of some Canadian literature base curriculum for kindergarten? The only thing I've turned up so far is a book literature based unit studies called "Come Sit by Me" by Cyndy Regeling
thanks

off to do more research

tigerlily · 05-02-2012, 06:49 PM

I don't have a review of that curriculum for you, but wanted to give you a little

in case someone has used it and can review for you.

Sonlight does have their catalogue available in PDF format or you can see a book list on their website for core you're thinking about using and locate books from the library, etc.

Pragmatist · 05-02-2012, 07:09 PM

I have a friend that used Moving Beyond the Page and really liked it. I don't know anything firsthand, though.

We're using My Father's World for K and really enjoying it.

brown eyed girl · 05-02-2012, 07:34 PM

I used Sonlight for years but am no longer a customer.

FWIW, I have never had a curriculum for a K'er. I got the MFW K one time and never used it, it was so boring.

My two boys who never had K just got scores of 32 and 27 (he was sick that day) on the ACT and are going to college for free at ages 18 and 16.

marigold · 05-02-2012, 08:00 PM

thanks. I did think that Sonlight might be a little more than I need. Kids around here only go to kindergarten 5 days every 2 weeks. I

the idea of literature based learning though, dd is well on the way to being a book worm like me. I would also like a little structure to go by and not to much work to do pulling everything together. I've never done this before and my MIL (whom we live with BTW) is a teacher so I need to make sure all my bases are covered.

Amber · 05-02-2012, 08:37 PM

I don't know anything about the other curriculum you mentioned, but I have been using Sonlight with my kids and have been able to cut down on the cost by buying it used on Ebay.

jenny_islander · 05-03-2012, 12:53 AM

We didn't do formal K with Sophia and we are only doing something a little more structured with Eva because she asked.

What we did: Get out of the house and go on errands (practice manners); get hands in dirt and snow (sensory); mess around at park, beach, etc. (sensory, more manners); go to storytime at library and wildlife refuge visitor center; play on Starfall.com at own pace; read classic books together; sing songs; listen to songs; have sturdy toys; go to Sunday school and SCA and mother's club meetings; practice recognizing letters on large signs; learn local flowers, trees, birds; listen to songs in a foreign language; do summer activities through Parks & Rec; help with chores. This is loosely based on the recommendations for "Year 0" at Ambleside Online.

danou · 05-06-2012, 09:16 AM

Fwiw we bought and used FIAR intermingled with other things. Doing it over again, I'd use BFIAR. Due to a new baby this year and my mental health challenges, we've taken a very relaxed approach this year.

mamacat · 05-06-2012, 10:51 AM

If you feel more comfy with some structure you might try the FIAR format but use the books you choose. Literature for a 5 yr old seems a little heavy IMO.I mmight save that approach for later grades. Someone recedntly raved about funnix here - you could check into that K age is such a time of figuring out if they are even ready to read and just reading to them and finding those teachable opp.s

05-02-2012, 02:33 PM	#1
marigold Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: home on the hill Posts: 1,593	kindergarten questions Hi, so I'm looking to homeschool dd for kindergarten in the fall. I really like the looks of Sonlight but the cost is somewhat prohibitive and they can't even seem to mail me a catalogue Anyway, I was following the other thread on literature based curriculum and found Moving Beyond the Page by running a search. http://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/ Has anyone used this before? If so what did you think? Or alternately, does anyone know of some Canadian literature base curriculum for kindergarten? The only thing I've turned up so far is a book literature based unit studies called "Come Sit by Me" by Cyndy Regeling thanks off to do more research __________________ Lesli (DYT 2) Wife to Dh since Sept. 2005 Mama to: dd1 - Sept. 2007 ds1 - June 2009 ds2 - April 2011 ds3 - October 2013 dd2 - November 2015 Image already added Last edited by marigold; 05-02-2012 at 03:04 PM.

05-02-2012, 06:49 PM	#2
tigerlily Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Into the sky, all the way out. Posts: 7,377	Re: kindergarten questions I don't have a review of that curriculum for you, but wanted to give you a little in case someone has used it and can review for you. Sonlight does have their catalogue available in PDF format or you can see a book list on their website for core you're thinking about using and locate books from the library, etc. __________________ Hi! I'm Robin married 13 years to my best friend mama to two ~ 9 & 6 years old ‎"Don't they teach recreational maths anymore?" ~The Doctor

05-02-2012, 07:09 PM	#3
Pragmatist Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,924	Re: kindergarten questions I have a friend that used Moving Beyond the Page and really liked it. I don't know anything firsthand, though. We're using My Father's World for K and really enjoying it. __________________ Sara (ISTJ) married to V since 7/99 Strawberry Shortcake- 3/07 Huckleberry Pie- 9/11

05-02-2012, 07:34 PM	#4
brown eyed girl Rose Bouquet Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 986	Re: kindergarten questions I used Sonlight for years but am no longer a customer. FWIW, I have never had a curriculum for a K'er. I got the MFW K one time and never used it, it was so boring. My two boys who never had K just got scores of 32 and 27 (he was sick that day) on the ACT and are going to college for free at ages 18 and 16. __________________ ISFJ married to INTJ Nine kids are 20 college boy, 20 "adopted" son, 18 busker boy who lives 1000 mi away, 16b, 14g, 14g (foster child), 12b, 9g and 7g. Live in a big old Victorian in an inner city area. Homeschooling, with 3 grads. We also have a housemate w/ 3g, Airbnb guests and Couchsurfers--1-4 extras most of the time. Do you remember when we used to sing? Sha la la la la la la la la la la de da

05-02-2012, 08:00 PM	#5
marigold Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: home on the hill Posts: 1,593	Re: kindergarten questions thanks. I did think that Sonlight might be a little more than I need. Kids around here only go to kindergarten 5 days every 2 weeks. I the idea of literature based learning though, dd is well on the way to being a book worm like me. I would also like a little structure to go by and not to much work to do pulling everything together. I've never done this before and my MIL (whom we live with BTW) is a teacher so I need to make sure all my bases are covered. __________________ Lesli (DYT 2) Wife to Dh since Sept. 2005 Mama to: dd1 - Sept. 2007 ds1 - June 2009 ds2 - April 2011 ds3 - October 2013 dd2 - November 2015 Image already added

05-02-2012, 08:37 PM	#6
Amber Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The rainy side of Washington. Posts: 18,232	Re: kindergarten questions I don't know anything about the other curriculum you mentioned, but I have been using Sonlight with my kids and have been able to cut down on the cost by buying it used on Ebay. __________________ Amber ISFJ Wife to my wonderful DH And keeper of the boys Big M (6/03) Forever ours Dec 2012 C (6/04), Little M (10/05) Forever ours Dec 2012 K (5/06) Missing our foster daughter Miss A

05-03-2012, 12:53 AM	#7
jenny_islander Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,362	Re: kindergarten questions We didn't do formal K with Sophia and we are only doing something a little more structured with Eva because she asked. What we did: Get out of the house and go on errands (practice manners); get hands in dirt and snow (sensory); mess around at park, beach, etc. (sensory, more manners); go to storytime at library and wildlife refuge visitor center; play on Starfall.com at own pace; read classic books together; sing songs; listen to songs; have sturdy toys; go to Sunday school and SCA and mother's club meetings; practice recognizing letters on large signs; learn local flowers, trees, birds; listen to songs in a foreign language; do summer activities through Parks & Rec; help with chores. This is loosely based on the recommendations for "Year 0" at Ambleside Online. __________________ Wife to John, December 18, 1999 ~ Mother to Sophia, March 13, 2004 ~ Mother to Eva, June 10, 2006 ~ Mother to Matthew, December 21, 2009 ~ Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will lift me up.

05-06-2012, 09:16 AM	#8
danou Rosebud Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: near Victoria, BC Posts: 95	Re: kindergarten questions Fwiw we bought and used FIAR intermingled with other things. Doing it over again, I'd use BFIAR. Due to a new baby this year and my mental health challenges, we've taken a very relaxed approach this year.

05-06-2012, 10:51 AM	#9
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: kindergarten questions If you feel more comfy with some structure you might try the FIAR format but use the books you choose. Literature for a 5 yr old seems a little heavy IMO.I mmight save that approach for later grades. Someone recedntly raved about funnix here - you could check into that K age is such a time of figuring out if they are even ready to read and just reading to them and finding those teachable opp.s __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

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