# What are your favorite 1st grade curriculum picks? **URL:** \ **Category:** Homeschooling\ **Created:** [April 18, 2016, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569 "2016-04-18T16:26:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![erica](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/user_avatar/community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/erica/32/5_2.png) [@erica](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/erica)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2016, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569/1 "2016-04-18T16:26:58Z")
Hey everyone! I put up our first grade favorite homeschool curriculum choices today, but I’m curious to hear what you guys use as well! Leave a comment below with your faves! Eere are mine: > **[First Grade Homeschool Curriculum Picks - Confessions of a Homeschooler](http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2016/04/first-grade-homeschool-curriculum-picks.html)** > > Stop by today to see my top first grade homeschool curriculum picks! XO, Erica ---
**Author:** ![mawalker97](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@mawalker97](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/mawalker97)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2016, 4:19am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569/2 "2016-04-19T04:19:43Z")
I found your post very helpful as I will have 2 1st graders next year. We also use Abeka for most subjects and Math U See for Math. I have been considering using Spelling U See for spelling. Would you recommend purchasing the instructor’s handbook for Spelling U See? I will also have a 3rd grader, and I guess I’m wondering if I should purchase an instructor’s handbook for both levels, or if maybe I could get away with not getting either one. ---
**Author:** ![Coloradoinni](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@Coloradoinni](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/Coloradoinni)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2016, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569/3 "2016-04-19T19:10:36Z")
Your post was brilliant. We are actually going to use Spelling You See and the Vocabulary Workshop based on things I have read from your blog. I think they wil be a prefect fit for my first grader. ---
**Author:** ![erica](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/user_avatar/community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/erica/32/5_2.png) [@erica](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/erica)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2016, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569/4 "2016-04-20T21:21:22Z")
We did fine without the instructors book for all of the other levels, but for level B there are spelling words that you do need the TM for. ---
**Author:** ![LinseyWilliams](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/34f0e0/32.png) [@LinseyWilliams](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/LinseyWilliams)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2016, 4:59am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569/5 "2016-04-22T04:59:03Z")
here’s our list: AAR 2 and 3 Horizons math 1 SOTW vol 1 Writing Our Catholic Faith Life science study of zoology, human anatomy and physiology, and botany using a mix of resources Raising Little Rock Stars A-Z Bible curriculum FLL level 1 ---
**Author:** ![HappyMomma](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/919ad9/32.png) [@HappyMomma](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/HappyMomma)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2016, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569/6 "2016-04-24T15:44:21Z")
Our “Iron Man” is just now finishing first grade. His curriculum includes: - READING: **All About Reading** - Level 1 (Fall) & Level 2 (Spring) [http://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/All-About-Reading-Level-2/](http://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/All-About-Reading-Level-2/) - SPELLING: **All About Spelling** - Level 1 (Fall) & Level 2 (Spring) [http://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/All-About-Spelling-Level-2/](http://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/All-About-Spelling-Level-2/) - GRAMMAR & Creative Writing: **A Beka - Language 1** _(New Edition)_ [http://www.abeka.com/ABekaOnline/BookDescription.aspx?sbn=196878](http://www.abeka.com/ABekaOnline/BookDescription.aspx?sbn=196878) - PHONICS: **A Beka - Letters & Sounds 1** _(New Edition)_ [https://www.abeka.com/ABekaOnline/BookDescription.aspx?sbn=196924](https://www.abeka.com/ABekaOnline/BookDescription.aspx?sbn=196924) - FUN book reading: “ **Frog and Toad** ” series of 3 books plus various **TONS** of other books each week [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0064440583/ref=pd\_lpo\_sbs\_dp\_ss\_2?pf\_rd\_p=1944687762&pf\_rd\_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf\_rd\_t=201&pf\_rd\_i=0060580860&pf\_rd\_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf\_rd\_r=0DJYB7RT4027PTHJKEVT](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0064440583/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687762&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0060580860&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0DJYB7RT4027PTHJKEVT) - Copywork: **A Reason for Handwriting** (started in Fall - finished quickly. Added A BEKA. Will use LEVEL C to introduce Cursive at a future date.) [http://www.areasonfor.com/handwritinginfohome.html](http://www.areasonfor.com/handwritinginfohome.html) - MATH (Primary Math Curriculum): (1) **Math-U-See** _(BETA level)_ [http://store.mathusee.com/catalog/math-u-see/general-math/beta](http://store.mathusee.com/catalog/math-u-see/general-math/beta) (2) **SKIP COUNTING** SONGS: Classical Conversations CD link below is for Cycle 1 CD’s, but all cycles use the SAME skip counting songs [http://www.classicalconversationsbooks.com/cycle1audiocds.html](http://www.classicalconversationsbooks.com/cycle1audiocds.html) - Math (supplemental items): (1) Carson Dellosa - Telling Time with the Judy Clock, Grade 1. (2) Kumon "My First Book of Money: Counting Coins" [http://www.amazon.com/My-First-Book-Money-Counting/dp/193324142X?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref\_=oh\_aui\_detailpage\_o05\_s00](http://www.amazon.com/My-First-Book-Money-Counting/dp/193324142X?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00) - Math (First grade review: finished entire book in ONE MONTH) - Horizons, Book 2. - SCIENCE: **Apologia** _(Exploring Creation with_ **ASTRONOMY** ) [http://www.apologia.com/astronomy/466-homeschool-curriculum.html](http://www.apologia.com/astronomy/466-homeschool-curriculum.html) - HISTORY: **BiblioPlan** _(Ancients - Creation to the Fall of Rome)_ [http://www.biblioplan.net/2011/04/introduction-to-year-one.html](http://www.biblioplan.net/2011/04/introduction-to-year-one.html) PLUS **The Mystery of History** _( Creation to the Resurrection)_ [http://www.themysteryofhistory.com/history-curriculum-store/](http://www.themysteryofhistory.com/history-curriculum-store/) - Geography: **Daily Geography** (Grade 1) [http://www.rainbowresource.com/product/Daily+Geography+Practice+Gr.+1/033534](http://www.rainbowresource.com/product/Daily+Geography+Practice+Gr.+1/033534) - BIBLE: **HCSB Illustrated Study Bible for Kids** [http://www.christianbook.com/hcsb-illustrated-study-bible-kids-hardcover/9781433603228/pd/603228](http://www.christianbook.com/hcsb-illustrated-study-bible-kids-hardcover/9781433603228/pd/603228) - **MUSIC** : Enrolled in private music lessons during the Fall semester. - **SPORTS** : Tae Kwon Do (Fall), Baseball (Spring) **For families with little ones** : - Pre-School: We began with Erica’s "Confessions of a Homeschooler - **Letter of the Week** Preschool Curriculum [http://store.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/index.php?main\_page=product\_info&cPath=70\_71&products\_id=180&zenid=1h6rod1tkt1kodcgqr91sl3934](http://store.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70_71&products_id=180&zenid=1h6rod1tkt1kodcgqr91sl3934) - K4/5: We then continued with Erica’s **Confessions of a Homeschooler K4/K5 curriculum** **[http://store.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/index.php?main\_page=product\_info&cPath=70\_72&products\_id=183](http://store.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70_72&products_id=183)** - READING: **The Reading Lesson** : _Teach your child to read in 20 easy lessons_ [http://www.amazon.com/The-Reading-Lesson-Teach-Lessons/dp/0913063029](http://www.amazon.com/The-Reading-Lesson-Teach-Lessons/dp/0913063029) We plan to use the same curriculum above for our _sweet pea_ who will enter Preschool Fall 2016. **FIELD TRIPS** : We went on several field trips this year. Highly recommend! ---
**Author:** ![DamitaJo26](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/user_avatar/community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/damitajo26/32/389_2.png) [@DamitaJo26](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/DamitaJo26)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2016, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569/7 "2016-05-02T13:57:51Z")
Our fall first grade curriculum choices. Calendar Note Book ( Erica) Speech: Hear It! Say It! (son has Apraxia) Logic: Lollipop Logic Health: Living Books (state required) (one semester only) Spelling: AAS Level 1 Reading: Rod and Staff Gr.1 Grammar: FLL Penmanship: Copywork Math: Rod and Staff Gr.1 and Math Mammoth Gr.1 Science: Living Books History: Living Books Art: Memoria Press Art Cards w/Living Books Music: Takes Guitar Lessons P.E. Soccer and Swim Lessons ---
**Author:** ![beachlover](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@beachlover](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/beachlover)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2016, 11:53am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569/8 "2016-05-03T11:53:04Z")
My son will be in first grade next year. He has sensory processing disorder. Does anyone have recommendations for sensory friendly curriculum? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![melissa228](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@melissa228](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/melissa228)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 3:24am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569/9 "2016-08-18T03:24:45Z")
Hi! My son also has sensory processing disorder and I was wondering what curriculum you chose to use this year! this is our second year homeschooling and I’m still trying to figure out what’s best for him. Thanks!! ---
**Author:** ![beachlover](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@beachlover](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/beachlover)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569/10 "2016-08-18T13:28:23Z")
Hi! We are using the following curriculum: Reading and Phonics- Explode the Code online and Abeka readers Math-Abeka and Splash Math app Science-Swimming Creatures by Apologia History-Beautiful Feet (Early AmeticanHistory) Writing-Handwriting Wiothout Tears Spelling-I found a first grade list on Pinterest. Language Arts-First Language Lessons I hope this helps 😊 Tasha ---
**Author:** ![KarinaMaes](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/user_avatar/community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/karinamaes/32/838_2.png) [@KarinaMaes](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/KarinaMaes)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569/11 "2016-09-02T18:54:37Z")
@melissa228 Have you thought about trying a Montessori-type style of learning? I say this only because it may depend on how your son processes his environment. A Montessori environment may stimulate certain senses while still creating an atmosphere of learning and order. ---
**Author:** ![goldenecho](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/5fc32e/32.png) [@goldenecho](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u/goldenecho)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2016, 2:23am UTC](https://community.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-1st-grade-curriculum-picks/2569/12 "2016-09-07T02:23:54Z")
Progressive Phonics (love that it’s free, and fun! My kiddo likes it). Story of the World (History) All About Spelling Homemade unit studies for science (One Small Square books make great spines for Habitat) Still haven’t found a fave for math.