Magpie's Book-a-palooza Kindergarten Curriculum List

This is a list of what Magpie is using for Kindergarten this year. Our main focus will be on learning to read, but just for fun I’m adding in lots of books and literature activities.

Pre-Kindergarten: We need to finish our Explode the Code Primer books before starting Kindergarten, so we will be using the activities in Creating Curriculum UsingChildren’s Picture Books to finish out Explode the Code before beginning the official Kindergarten work listed below.

Main Program: Peak with Books (includes literature activities through math, science, phonics, art, motor skills)

Bible: Bible Study Guide for All Ages with Chipette

Character Development: Little Annie’s Art Book of Etiquette and Good Manners

Phonics:

• Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading
• Explode the Code 1, 2, and 3
• Happy Phonics

Math Programs:

• Singapore Essentials
• Math-U-See Primer

Math Supplements:

• Pre-Miquon Workbook
• Education Unboxed

Handwriting: Italics Book A and copy work

Geography:

• Expedition Earth with Chipette when Magpie wants to join us
• Rod and Staff workbooks G, H, and I.

Science: Elemental Science: Exploring Science

The Arts: Global Art and Music with Chipette

Extras:

• Spanish: Salsa Spanish with homemade worksheets
• Logic: LollipopLogic Book 1
• Nature Study: TheNature Connection: An Outdoor Workbook for Kids, Families, and Classrooms

How I’m Scheduling It All

Every Day: Bible, Math, Phonics, Peak with Books, Handwriting, Geography

Days One and Three: Science, Spanish

Day Two: Logic and Math Mavens (pre-Miquon and Education Unboxed)

Day Four: Character Development and Nature Study