I'm look for a secular grade one curriculum. Can you help?

Question

Hi, I previously asked a similar question but I didn't realize that a lot of the homeschooling curriculums are christian based. I was looking for a program that is more neutral to all religions (as I am not a christian) and I was wondering if you know of any good ones...

Thank you!

Answer 1

I saw this in the bookstore last week . .i'm not sure if it's any good.

http://www.amazon.com/What-First-Grader-Needs-Know/dp/0385319878/sr=8-1/qid=1159493035/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-0448651-0577461?ie=UTF8&s=books

Answer 2

I have found Calvert to be decent. There are still a few things in there...like they start world history with creationism...but they do go into detail about other world beliefs in other chapters (however, we found the history book to be dull reading, so I ended up getting a US History curriculum and using the Calvert book as a way to build a social studies curriculum.) However, the rest of the Calvert curriculum is top notch..they use math and science programs that many public schools do and they are very strong on reading comp and writing/composition skills. Plus, since you can customize the math curriculum...big plus.

Answer 3

Oak Meadow has a popular curriculum program, as does Calvert Schools. They are both religiously neutral, but they're pricey. The Core Knowledge book recommended in the previous answer is also very good, but remember it's a guide for the parent, not really a textbook for the student.

Answer 4

I would recommend www.k12.com. It is thorough, comprehensive, and secular. In some states it is available free through virtual charter schools and is available for purchase independently as well. You can purchase all your subjects or just choose a few and you can have different grade levels for different subjects.

We used it our first year of homeschooling and it was a great way to start. It made me much more confident about starting this journey. We now use k12 for a couple of subjects (history and art are superb, LA is also good) and other resources for the rest. If you want to piece together your own curriculum - here are some good starting places.
www.singaporemath.com/ math K-12, science
www.alabacus.com/ math k-4, geometry 4th & up
www.artofproblemsolving.com/ math upper elementary to university level

www.rfwp.com/ grammar and writing books by Michael Clay Thompson
http://www.epsbooks.com/ Language Arts
http://www.prufrock.com/ gifted ed. all subjects
http://www.brightminds.us/home/products/index.jsp

Hope this gets you started!

Answer 5

have you ever joined the nicely knowledgeable Minds boards yet? there's a wealth of information there that would desire to enable you to. We use technology in a Nutshell, TOPScience, and different classes like that, with books like the Usborne technology Encyclopedia (it rather is internet appropriate!) and DK Publishing's technology: The Definitive seen handbook. genuine technology 4 young ones isn't probable secular -- it rather is presented as "impartial on the subject count of evolution" (not that there is the form of element), however the author is a creationist with self-professed (on countless boards and in interviews) ulterior motives. you're rather extra valuable off assembling curricula from countless supplies. BTW, we are yet another regulation enforcement kin who homeschools! My husband's on night watch, so he's on the beat from 2pm - 11pm or later. :)

Answer 6

I have a friend that uses Calvert and she really likes it because everything (even art supplies) come in one handy little box. But like the above answer stated it is pricey. The price is around $400 for first grade.