First Grade Planning

I think I've got first grade figured out as far as subjects and materials. I know it's kind of a trial and error thing, and I'm sure there will be a bit of tweaking once we get started, but here are my picks for first grade:

Grammar ~ First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind

Writing ~ Writing With Ease and workbook level 1

Math ~ Math-U-See (Foundations)

History ~ The Story of the World, Vol 1

The Story of the World Activity Book

The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of World History

The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia

Science ~ Elemental Science (Biology)

The Kingfisher First Animal Encyclopedia

The Kingfisher First Human Body Encyclopedia

Plant Parts

Phonics ~ Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading

ASL ~ A Basic Course in American Sign Language

Signing Time videos

Spelling ~ We'll give spelling a try. I'm not sure if he's really ready for it yet, but I did find this site that has grade leveled spelling lists .

I also plan on reading a butt load of books from the library, mostly pertaining to what we're doing in history and science. We may try a little piano, but again, I'm not sure he's ready for it just yet. And, of course, we'll continue with Bible and kung fu through the coming school year.