History Progression

[ladydusk]

My kiddos are 4, 3, and 1.5. We're educating year round on a calendar year basis, and have just started. This year, we're doing geography using an Atlas and maps. Very basic, we did "local" in January, are doing state/US through March, then continents, etc.

I had originally considered doing "First" grade starting next year when my 4 yo is 5, I think it will be doable, and most of her curriculum will be in that vein, but my 3 yo will be turning 4 in January and I think it would be wise to hold off and start ancients when he's 5 and she's 6. The 1.5 year old is aged back far enough to not factor into the plan here.

Thus, I have a year to fill between K4 and 1st next year for my oldest. I'm considering "History for Little Pilgrims. I'm concerned with a couple of issues: 1) is there enough for a whole year? I have a secondary history ed background so I'm comfortable stretching if there's enough spine 2) I've read either glowing or boring reviews 3) I can't seem to find a table of contents/syllabus anywhere.

[Amber in AUS]

No advice, just wanted to say Hi :seeya:. Our kiddos are the same ages :D

[ladydusk]

Hi! Thanks :) It is fun to have lots of littles all together, isn't it?!

I see you're using MOTL, I'm considering it (and excited they're going to be at the conference I'm going to this year!) What do you think?

[Amber in AUS]

Yeah, fun and hard work at the same time :)

Yes we have MOTL but we have not yet implemented it to the full extent. I am keeping track of our math lessons and concepts covered but we are mathing in a somewhat informal manner for new concepts. We are working on +2 at the moment in a supplemental book, Kumon Addition Grade 1.

I think for me MOTL will really come to its own when DD is able to complete the 5 a days. She is almost there, we just need mastery in another 1 or 2 concepts before we can start. This will also be a time consuming part. I have heard MOTL is working on a 5-a-day generator so that you don't have to spend soooooo much time planing that part. I will be writing all of mine on a Sunday evening for the week.

I do enjoy the freedom that MOTL offers and how they provide all of the concepts. I also love that we don't get stuck we just move on to something more appropriate.

My DD is mathy and so far we have been through MUS (hated), Singapore (tolerated), Kumon (like), MOTL (love), Professor B (just received & i think it will be a winner in conjunction with MOTL. It just makes a lot of sense!).

I would check out MOTL if they are coming to convention.

[Cadam]

I would caution you not to jump ahead to quickly. You don't want to hit modern times before about the 4th grade. There is some pretty intense stuff in modern times.

Maybe take this year and focus on science and discovery.

[ladydusk]

Thanks, Christina.

Anyone else who can tell me about History for Little Pilgrims scope & sequence?