Preschool Questions:Core Knowledge & Gentle Revolution

[NaturalTXMama]

Has anyone had experience with Core Knowledge programs? I purchased the book, "What your preschooler should know" last week at Costco. It is a read aloud book that has poems, songs, stories, history, science, and art "lessons" to do with your preschooler. I can't believe how much my son has learned already!

So, what other curric. do you suggest for a 3.5 year old?

Also, I got two Gentle Revolution books on reading and math by Glen Doman...anyone used those also?

Do you guys have any recom. websites for preschool lessons and projects?

Thanks!

[ABand3]

Originally Posted by NaturalTXMama

Has anyone had experience with Core Knowledge programs? I purchased the book, "What your preschooler should know" last week at Costco. It is a read aloud book that has poems, songs, stories, history, science, and art "lessons" to do with your preschooler. I can't believe how much my son has learned already!

So, what other curric. do you suggest for a 3.5 year old?

Also, I got two Gentle Revolution books on reading and math by Glen Doman...anyone used those also?

Do you guys have any recom. websites for preschool lessons and projects?

Thanks!

I've used core knowledge with older grades, going to start K this year. We use it loosely, as a guide mainly for history and the literature/music/art tie-ins.

I'd also recommend Five in a Row, or Before Five in a Row, and a book called Story Stretchers.

[NaturalTXMama]

[jplain]

My parents used the Glen Doman materials with my sister and I, but not with our younger sibs. Though my dad was impressed with how I did with it, they ultimately decided it was a waste of time (your mileage may vary!), and not developmentally appropriate.

The book Slow and Steady Get Me Ready is well-liked by many, as is the free Letter of the Week curriculum. I was impressed by this book as well: The Complete Daily Curriculum for Early Childhood. Some children really enjoy the Brighter Vision packages. Subscriptions were available previously, but it looks as though you'd have to call to find out about that. You can also buy the packages on eBay.

Lovely as those things are, we don't use any of them in real life. We sing, we read, we make up stories together, we play outside, we do housework together, we cook and bake, we do art, we play games, and we go out on adventures in our community. Along with library storytime, playgroups, and a Music Together class, we've got plenty of learning going on!
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[elizawill]

Originally Posted by NaturalTXMama

Has anyone had experience with Core Knowledge programs? I purchased the book, "What your preschooler should know" last week at Costco. It is a read aloud book that has poems, songs, stories, history, science, and art "lessons" to do with your preschooler. I can't believe how much my son has learned already!

So, what other curric. do you suggest for a 3.5 year old?

Also, I got two Gentle Revolution books on reading and math by Glen Doman...anyone used those also?

Do you guys have any recom. websites for preschool lessons and projects?

Thanks!

if you like core knowledge, maybe you would enjoy their other products or free preschool lessons at their website?


www.coreknowledge.org (click on lesson plans and homeschool for more info)

[ms. pacman]

We have the two Preschool Activity books that go with the Core Knowledge read-aloud book. They are super-structured, one activity for each day of the week. I think one book is supposed to last a whole "school year" but we are planning on going through both preschool book in one year with our 4 yr. old. The book has which objectives each activity goes towards, and has suggestions for further reading/activities. It's cool if you want something structured. I'd also suggest getting the preschool curriculum guide if you want to go with that. The activities so far are fairly easy, but I can see that they get a little more complicated as it goes along. It doesn't take us long each day. We do that activity, then do Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading, one lesson per day.

Hope this helps!