For Kindergarten, I would like studies to be biblically based unit studies, with most subjects integrated into one theme. It would make things more cohesive and make sense to a little one. My Father's World Kindergarten curriculum has some fun themes, and a LA program that makes complete sense. The year starts with learning the letters of the alphabet, and ends with teaching CVC words. Handwriting begins with the letter 'S' since this is the most difficult to write from a fine motor skill perspective, giving the student the longest time to practice it through the year.
I do, however, want to begin cursive early on because research I have read has convinced me that this is the right approach and results in less confusion between the letters (e.g. 'b' is not confused with 'd') and neater handwriting. This is the approach that has successfully been adopted across Europe. We will be using A Beka's Cursive.
I don't believe the Math in MFW K is suitable for us. In fact, I believe that it would be sufficient for only a few families. We've started on Singapore Earlybird, but will use RightStart Math. I'm not sure if we will use them together, or choose one over the other.
Fine Motor Skills & Logic Building/Problem Solving
During the I-i-Insect unit we will look at Ants and Ladybugs
During the B-b-Butterfly unit we will look at... you guessed it .... butterflies!
We will also look at some classical music and the composers, and while listening to the pieces will complete different tasks.
I want this to be a year of fun and exploring. I want to be flexible and spontaneous. After all, you're only 6 years old once...
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