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 Watch a video about Timberdoodle's Complete Core Curriculum here!
We believe that you are looking at the best complete curriculum package available for first grade.We've combined reading, language arts, math, thinking skills, science, history and geography programs to make this year an engaging, memorable, yet simple-to-plan year of learning.
What is included in this grade?
FAQ about this curriculum
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Reading
Phonics Pathways is a complete, effective phonics program with a simple layout which leads to steady progress. Phonics Pathways is logically laid out with virtually no teacher preparation involved. A multi-sensory approach means that all learning types can benefit from this book. With a mere 10 to 15 minutes a day, usually one or two pages, your child will be reading before you know it.
When he is ready, (probably about page 50) introduce him to the Now I'm Reading books. Every beginning reader I've met loves the thrill of reading an entire book by themselves, especially when each book is as silly and fast paced as these simple readers. |
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Language Arts
When you think of grammar do you think of endless memorization and lengthy, tedious, workbooks; suitable only for the most meticulous older student? If so, you're not thinking of Language Lessons! Language Lessons is the finest implementation of the Charlotte Mason method of instruction that we've ever seen. The short daily lesson may include a picture study of a full-color painting, poetry appreciation, narration, copy work or more. It is a great way to cultivate language skills in your youngster, even as he continues to progress in his reading.
When he is ready, begin Daily Traits to introduce him to the basics of writing. The short daily assignments are designed to build skills without overwhelming him. Not ready for any writing? Not to worry - put it aside to use over the summer. Not only will he learn beginning writing skills, but he'll also have a summer activity to keep his mind sharp!
We wish we'd had A Reason For Handwriting growing up. With each 10- to 15-minute daily lesson built around Bible verses, content is not only instructional, but also inspirational. Plus, at the end of each week your children will be given the opportunity to apply excellence to their work as they copy their verse-of-the-week onto their choice of "Scripture Border Sheets.” Done with care, these completed sheets are worthy of sharing with friends and family. |
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 Math
Open up your Horizons workbook and the first thing you will notice is how bright and colorful the pages are. But don't get the wrong impression; there is nothing fluffy about this program. Horizons Math includes analytical reasoning, memorization, and drill. The skills taught in Horizons Math readily apply to real-life situations. This is a fast-paced, hard-core math program. Using the spiral learning approach, new concepts are introduced while all the fundamental concepts learned in earlier units are reviewed and reinforced for true mastery. Our 100-piece Colorful Counter set will undoubtedly get quite a work-out and be a bit more durable than the typical jelly beans and more fun than popcorn kernels. We've also included 2 sets of Wrap-Ups to help your child master basic addition and subtraction facts. What a great, hands-on approach to review! |
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 Thinking Skills
Thinking skills will be vital to your child's academic success, yet not all first graders thrive on workbooks only. The MiniLuk uses sturdy tiles and colorful workbooks to teach, resulting in an engaging, hands-on, game-like way to teach thinking skills previously only taught with pencil in hand. |
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Science
A colorful, conversational approach to science, Exploring Creation With Astronomy is also very easy to teach. This program is a notebook-based approach; meaning that as you go through the course your child will be asked to write, draw, or dictate the results of his experiments into a notebook. Not only will this help him retain what he learns, but at the end of the year you will have a lovely record of his work! The hands-on experiments sprinkled throughout the book are sure to be a highlight for both of you.
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History
History is a story - isn't it time you read it that way? Story Of The World is a captivating read-aloud series which will introduce your children to the marvelous history of the world presented chronologically from the beginning of time. The details of battles, kingdoms, cultures, and customs from every continent and major people group are woven together into a story that children will find mesmerizing. With short chapters, many less than seven pages, The Story of the World presents history in small, easily-digestible chunks. Of particular appeal to children will be the occasional story about a hypothetical child in the culture of that time and fictional stories that were popular during that time. We include both the reader and the student activity book for Volume 1, covering Ancient Times (5000 BC to 400 AD). |
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Geography
Basic geography is essential, but done in large, infrequent doses it can become tedious or, worse yet, too quickly forgotten. Daily Geography uses a short daily lesson approach that avoids both pitfalls. The Geopuzzle Animals provides a hands-on way to reinforce what your child is learning in an engaging and intuitive manner. |
Other
When one of our children was a preschooler, we received the best advice a parent of a kinesthetic child could receive: Let her wiggle. And wiggle she did. I don't think she sat for schoolwork for many years. Thinking Putty offers your child a way to move without becoming a distraction. An impressive adult-sized handful of high quality moldable putty, the non-toxic, non-gooey Thinking Putty will bounce, stretch, tear, drip, snap, even shatter. Finally, your little wiggler will be able to sit and listen!
Many of you are required by your state to test your child yearly. Spectrum Test Prep gives you a way to prepare for that in a no-stress manner. Includes actual test questions, tips on test preparation, strategies and techniques for answering different kinds of questions and full-length practice tests. |
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