History for first grade

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  • October 12, 2010 at 3:56 pm
    Tukata
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    Hi Ladies,

    I’d love to hear your thoughts/opinions on what to do for history next year…my dd will be in first grade.  I have two other children – one will start first grade in 4 years, one in 6.  I LOVE the thought of SCM’s books and keeping the children on the same history cycle.  That sounds so wonderful!  But, I’m concerned about the myths, etc.  I’ve been reading the other recent threads on mythology, and I just don’t feel comfortable delving into studying about Greek gods, etc. at such a young age. 

    My other thought was doing TruthQuest American History guides for grades 1-5, but then I’d need something else for Bible and Geography.  Also, wouldn’t this mean I couldn’t combine the children for history? 

    Anyone who has used either programs have an opinion?  I have awhile to decide, but I’ve been thinking about it a lot, especially in light of the discussion on mythology…

    Thanks!
    Erin

    October 12, 2010 at 4:35 pm
    nerakr
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    If you decide to use TQ, you can combine grades later on. Also, for geography, Knowledge Quest has integration guides for their map books. Here’s the link:

    http://knowledgequestmaps.com/Integration-Guides.html

    I’m doing chronological US History based on TQ (I had to tweak it some) for first grade.

    HTH,

    Karen

    October 12, 2010 at 9:32 pm
    Rachel White
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    I would recommend waiting on TQ till next year. Instead, at your dd’s age, fill her mind with a compilation or general overview of Patriots, legends and main events in story form to start a love of Country and create interest in History. There are a few options, but we used “Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans” by Edward Eggelston.http://www.amazon.com/Stories-Great-Americans-Edward-Eggleston/dp/0965273520

    Another option is “America First” from Yesterday’s Classics. If she is advanced in her listening skills, Your Story Hour has American history cd’s, Vol. 6. In addition, Jim Hodges recorded the 4 Volumes of “American History Stories” that would be great listening, thorough in topics covered and enjoyable:http://www.jimhodgesaudiobooks.com/yesterdaysclassic_american_history_stories.html

    Then I’d have on hand, William Bennett’s “Children’s Book of Virtues” and “Children’s Book of America” and start learning our musical history at this age, too. Many great options here: http://www.singnlearn.org/khxc/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=catshow&ref=patriotic  Also, from that site is “LIving Principles of America” series of audios. The best price is there and well worth it. My children became intrigued around age 9 to the details.

    Lastly, see if you can find some activity books like the “A Kid’s Guide Series” examples are:

    “Colonial Kids: An Activity guide to life in the New World”  and “Westward Ho: An Activity guide to the Wild West”  and “More than Moccasins” by Laurie Carlson. Also, Bellepheron and Dover have great coloring books for different time periods and famous individuals.

    All that together is a great year. Combine those with some personal reads from Alice Dalgliesh, and Nest videos (I found mine at the library) and you’ve got it covered. BTW, if she reads on her own some, there are some books that were written in thelate 1800’s in one-syllable form. They are by Josephine Pollard. Two are here:http://mantleministries.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=MM&Category_Code=OS the other being on Abraham LIncoln, which is hard to find. I also recommend, when yours are older, the Historical Devotionals and “Songs that Made America Great” from there.

    There’s your year and they can be used for subsequent years and incorporated into TQ. HTH!

    Rachel

    October 16, 2010 at 1:46 am
    swtonscrappn
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    We are doing the Ancient History module.  From what Ive read, Sonya doesnt believe in emphasizing the myths either.  While I havent read the threads about mythology, I do know that we havent come across hardly anything about false Gods and Goddesses, though Im willing to bet that when we get to Exodus there will be a comparison of Egypt’s gods to the One True God.  I know my fourth grader’s independent reading has more info on the gods that the egyptians worshipped, but everything we are covering is backed and based in truth and scripture, and that is how we emphasize the lessons. 

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