1st Grade Questions

[Unregistered]

First of all I have a Ker, and I am thinking about buying the 1st grade materials when it is time. What will I need to add to the 1st grade syllabus?

Thanks,

Christy

2 dds

[bendingbirchhomeschool]

The form drawing book is a must-have...Joyful Movement and the science book would be helpful if you do not already have those...

[Krista]

Joyful Movement and the Form Drawing book have been invaluable for us.

[Unregistered]

Thanks. I have form drawing resources but am going to take a good look at the joyful movement book--it looks like something that we may want.

Christy

2 dds

[Lauri B]

Joyful Movement is the most useful book ever! It's one you *can* skim and glean but it should read deeply, too. Great great book.

[Donna]

Here is the link to the page on the Bookstore where we lay out what one needs for first grade at home:
http://www.christopherushomeschool.org/1st_grade_syllabus.htm

[Unregistered]

Thanks. Another question--my dd's birthday is in April. After reading your article on readiness (she is so not ready for 1st right now) I am wondering if we should wait until January of 2009 to start 1st grade and just do K through next Christmas. Then she will be 7 for most of 2009 and 8 for most of 2010. I know that we won't align with the typical Sept to June schedule but I think she might do better on a January to Dec. schedule.

Does this sound right?

Thanks.