Math & ELA Options by Grade

On-Target Students are comfortable with grade-level expectations. They generally like a mix of parent/teacher interaction and working on their own. They ask good questions to improve their understanding. These students benefit from encouragement to follow a spark of interest and sharing what they learn. Math instruction can have some features of a mastery and spiral approach, with both focused lessons and review with written practice. 

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We’re starting with Primary Math 2022 Kindergarten, an approachable program built on Singapore methods that lays a solid groundwork in mental math. The Home Instructor Guide is straightforward and enjoyable for parents as they get comfortable with the approach themselves. For your ELA component, Primary Phonics introduces consonant letters and their sounds. Then, with Five in a Row Level 1, you’ll nurture a genuine appreciation for stories while gently weaving in basic science and social studies concepts. We’ve added the Literature Pack since these books are bound to become household favorites! Zaner-Bloser Handwriting completes the language arts lineup.

Schedule: Math 5 days/week, Phonics 3–4 days/week, Five in a Row 4–5 days/week, Handwriting 5 days/week.

Our choice for math is Primary Math 2022 Grade 1, a parent-friendly Singapore-style curriculum that strengthens mental math abilities from the start. The accompanying Home Instructor Guide makes it easy and pleasant for parents to learn the method alongside their child. For extra support in teaching and grasping Primary Math 2022, consider adding the Digital Learning Bundle—a valuable parent tutorial led by Jessica Kaminski. Primary Phonics Levels 1–3 delivers thorough phonics lessons paired with reading exercises to build strong reading skills. Zaner-Bloser Handwriting finishes out the ELA portion.

Schedule: Math 5 days/week, Phonics 3–4 days/week, Reading practice 5 days/week, Handwriting 5 days/week.

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We’re continuing with Primary Math 2022 Grade 2, the accessible Singapore-method program that develops excellent mental math capabilities. Parents appreciate how clear and agreeable the Home Instructor Guide is while they grow familiar with the techniques. An optional add-on, the Digital Learning Bundle, provides useful parent instruction from Jessica Kaminski for anyone wanting deeper guidance with Primary Math 2022. Primary Phonics Levels 4–6 advances reading through dependable phonics teaching and consistent practice. We’ve included Easy Grammar for dependable grammar instruction, with Zaner-Bloser Handwriting completing language arts.

Schedule: Math 5 days/week, Phonics 2–3 days/week, Reading practice 5 days/week, Grammar 5 days/week, Handwriting 5 days/week.

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In 3rd Grade, we keep going with Primary Math 2022 Grade 3, the straightforward Singapore-based curriculum that builds robust mental math along with strong arithmetic proficiency. The Home Instructor Guide remains user-friendly and supportive as parents master the approach. Optionally, add the Digital Learning Bundle—Jessica Kaminski’s helpful tutorial—for parents seeking more direction with Primary Math 2022. Hake Grammar & Writing smoothly transitions students from phonics into full language arts (covering grammar, writing, spelling, and vocabulary). For literature, we picked two cherished novels and paired them with Memoria Press Literature Guides (for both parent and student) to encourage reading comprehension, literary elements, and thoughtful discussion. Zaner-Bloser Handwriting rounds out ELA, and we’ve included some Optional Leveled Readers for extra fluency practice as needed.

Schedule: Math 5 days/week, Grammar & Writing 4–5 days/week (each novel + guide ≈ 4–6 weeks), Handwriting 5 days/week.

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Primary Math 2022 Grade 4 is our math choice for 4th Grade—the approachable Singapore-method program that develops solid mental math and arithmetic foundations. Parents find the Home Instructor Guide easy and pleasant to use each semester. For optional support, the Digital Learning Bundle with Jessica Kaminski’s parent tutorial offers extra clarity for teaching Primary Math 2022. This year we selected Lightning Literature for the ELA component, a literature-driven, complete language arts program. Although it covers writing and spelling, many parents like supplementing with Writing Skills and Spelling Workout for added focus. Zaner-Bloser Handwriting completes the ELA block.

Schedule: Math 5 days/week, Lightning Literature 5 days/week, Writing Skills as needed, Spelling 2–3 days/week, Handwriting 3–4 days/week.

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We continue with Primary Math 2022 Grade 5 in 5th Grade, the accessible Singapore-style curriculum that continues strengthening mental math and arithmetic abilities. The Home Instructor Guide is clear and enjoyable for parents semester after semester. Parents wanting more help teaching Primary Math 2022 can include the optional Digital Learning Bundle, featuring Jessica Kaminski’s supportive tutorial. We’re continuing Lightning Literature as our comprehensive, easy-to-use ELA program. While it includes writing and spelling components, we recommend adding Writing Skills and Spelling Workout for extra reinforcement. Zaner-Bloser Handwriting finishes out language arts.

Schedule: Math 5 days/week, Lightning Literature 5 days/week, Writing Skills as needed, Spelling 2–3 days/week, Handwriting 2–3 days/week.

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Primary Math 2022 Grade 6 is our math selection—the approachable Singapore-method program that solidifies mental math and arithmetic skills. (Note: This is the final level of Primary Math 2022.) The Home Instructor Guide continues to be straightforward and pleasant each semester. Optionally the Digital Learning Bundle with Jessica Kaminski’s parent tutorial provides additional teaching support for Primary Math 2022. We keep Lightning Literature as our comprehensive, straightforward ELA curriculum. Although it includes writing and spelling, parents often value the extra practice from Wordsmith Apprentice and Spelling Workout. Zaner-Bloser Handwriting completes ELA.

Schedule: Math 5 days/week, Lightning Literature 5 days/week, Wordsmith Apprentice as needed, Spelling 2–3 days/week, Handwriting 1–2 days/week.

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For 7th Grade math, we switch to Math Mammoth to provide a strong pre-algebra foundation. The free online videos allow students to work more independently. We continue with Lightning Literature as our all-in-one ELA program. While it offers some writing instruction, many parents prefer supplementing with Wordsmith for more targeted writing support.

Schedule: Math 5 days/week, Lightning Literature 5 days/week, Wordsmith as needed.

We continue Math Mammoth for a thorough second year of pre-algebra preparation, with free online videos supporting independent student progress. Lightning Literature remains our chosen comprehensive ELA program. Since this level includes lighter writing instruction, we’ve added the complete Essentials in Writing course to ensure solid writing development.

Schedule: Math 5 days/week, Lightning Literature 5 days/week, Writing 5 days/week.