Choosing Curriculum

Choosing curriculum is something I spent many hours researching. Almost to a fault. As soon as I thought I made a good decision I would notice another curriculum and think that was even better so eventually I had to just make a decision and walk away from the computer. I am very excited about what we've choosen to use for next year. We are focusing on Reading, Writing and Math.

For Reading I chose "The Reading Lesson: Teach Your Child to Read in 20 Easy Lesson". We have been working on reading a little over the summer to make sure I was even capable to teaching a child to read. This book is wonderful!! I like it and the kids like it. It has fun stories with pictures. So far this book has been great!

To go along with this we are using "Explode the Code 1". This book is a great addition to "The Reading Lesson". It has great, short lessons to help with phonic awareness.

I wasn't sure what I wanted to do for writing (or if I wanted to do it at all) until I found this adorable and easy writing curriculum. I found it on Teachers Pay Teachers. It doesn't force the kids to write about things that they don't care about which I love. They emphasize that it doesn't have to be prefect (incorrect spelling is allowed) but that they just try their hardest. I am super excited about starting this workshop with the kids and see where it takes us!

Last but definitely not least I have chosen Math Mammoth for our math curriculum. I could not find one negative review of this curriculum. I love how they break down every concept that we need to cover. They have youtube videos for each concept as well. We are going to start with the Grade 1 book and work slowly through it unless it just clicks!