First grade schedule/pacing- how much do I cover for each topic/lesson each day?

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  • July 17, 2013 at 7:58 am
    Charis
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    I’m considering using the SCM modules for my first grader; I can’t tell how much needs to be covered in a week in order to get through the material. I know some of the boxed curriculae have specific pages to be read, or certain worksheets to complete- does SCM have something similar if you want to cover everything in the module?

    I’ve looked at the sample detailed daily schedules, but I’m wondering how much I shoudl be covering each day.  I’m not sure about pacing, I guess.  Do I just do whatever can be covered in 10 or 15 minutes, or do I try to complete a “lesson”?  I’m not even sure what constitutes a lesson, and whether lessons should be completed within one day, or across a week, etc.  Is the pacing just up to me?  And what do you do if you don’t finish a history module- do you keep going through the summer and not start the next one until you are done?

    Thank you so much!

     

    July 17, 2013 at 12:07 pm
    sarah2106
    Participant

    We did one lesson per day. Each lesson/day suggested what to read, page numbers or chapters, and it worked really well. When you look at the sample you can see a list of resources needed per term per grade, and each day tells wat resources you will need for that day. It would take us 15-20 min at the most to complete a lesson at the 1st grade level. I found it very open and go as a guide.

    July 17, 2013 at 2:18 pm
    sheraz
    Participant

    Agreeing with Sarah. We did one lesson a day as well. Doing it as written covers Bible, geography, and history each week. Our lessons averaged between 15-25 minutes each.

    Advantages of using the SCM modules include: the planning is done, the pace is good, and it is very open and go. Love the ease of use! My girls have learned a lot using the modules.

    July 17, 2013 at 2:40 pm
    Shannon
    Participant

    Charis, from your email it isn’t clear if you know about the lesson guides from SCM. For instance, http://simplycharlottemason.com/store/genesis-deuteronomy-ancient-egypt/. Does this answer some of your questions?

    Warmly,

    Shannon

    July 17, 2013 at 11:39 pm
    Charis
    Member

    Thank you!  Yes, Shannon, I didn’t know where the lesson guides were.  That was very helpful- I had no idea what a “lesson” was. 

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