I was asking this question 4 years ago, so I'm writing the post I wish I'd had. 🥰A little background: Our family began officially homeschooling when our oldest son was entering kindergarten. I wasn't homeschooled and only knew a few homeschooling families, so I had a lot of questions (and trepidation) about choosing a curriculum.Here's what I've learned along the way:+ An open-and-go, boxed curriculum can be very helpful for your first year. We used Sonlight (with no regrets!) and I have many friends who love My Father's World. You go to their website, select your child's grade level, and order the materials. All you need for the year - the instructor's guide, books, and supplies - arrives at your doorstep. You're ready to homeschool! This helped me feel confident that yes, I was doing enough, and had advisors ready to help me if I needed it.+ A trusted homeschool mama in your community is an invaluable resource. If there's a homeschooling mom in your church whom you admire, ask her all your questions. How did she get started? What curriculum would she choose (or stay away from) if she could do it all again?+ Start simple, as it will take a while to find your rhythm. For example, all that a kindergartener *really needs* is a reading/phonics program, a math program, and (for Christian families) a morning Bible/devotional time. If that's all you do for your child's kindergarten year, great! You can add history, handwriting, science, and other electives as you grow more confident.+ Remember that you may not land on your favorite curriculum or educational philosophy your first year. And that's ok! If you're interested in finding your homeschool style, I've linked a helpful quiz in my profile.+ After you've narrowed it down to a handful of curriculums you're interested in, I love Cathy Duffy's review site (cathyduffyreviews.com). Her reviews are straightforward and very helpful.
Is homeschooling free? Yes, it can be! Here's a list of my favorite homeschool curriculum that you can find online for FREE!
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When I was creating our kindergarten homeschool schedule and gathering ideas for curriculum, many moms said, "Don't fret. Work on reading and math and let them play!" While that's great advice, I wanted some specifics, which is what I'm going to share with you. You probably have questions like what a typical day might look
It is the end of May, which here in Idaho that means we are done with school! This year has been a whirlwind to say the least. If anything, we truly have learned that as teachers and parents, we can do anything life throws our way. I have grown by leaps and bounds, and watching educators, parents
Starting kindergarten homeschool (whether you planned to or not)? We're with you. Resources, tips, and a laid-back schedule for planning your routine.
Teaching kindergarten from home is easier (and more fun) than you think. Homeschooling younger kids doesn't mean boring curriculum or worksheets! This kindergarten at home learning guide provides you with low maintenance tips, tricks, and fun ideas to teach kinder and preschool home school.
When I was creating our kindergarten homeschool schedule and gathering ideas for curriculum, many moms said, "Don't fret. Work on reading and math and let them play!" While that's great advice, I wanted some specifics, which is what I'm going to share with you. You probably have questions like what a typical day might look
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If you are new to homeschooling & want to set yourself up for success, here are some dos & don'ts as you get started your first year homeschooling.
What do children learn in preschool? Learn the essential homeschool preschool skills they need to know before kindergarten. Free printable checklist included!
The ultimate kindergarten reading skills curriculum is here, a foundational skills program that teaches alphabet, reading, and writing skills.
Here’s my list of kindergarten sight words. They’re organized by month of the school year, and each month includes a color word to focus on. This would also be a great list of words to …
Effective homeschooling will bring tremendous result in the long run…You Can Do it right with this free resources.
Here is what a typical day looks like for our unschooling family. Currently, I "unschool" our kids ages 6, 4, and 2. The 6 year old does the most "formal" activities, if you could even use such a strong word :) The other two kids mostly play all day long but often want to be involved in our formal learning times. So here is our winter unschooling kindergarten routine: 7-9:30- The kids are usually all awake by 6:30 or 7:00 AM. They spend this time getting ready, eating breakfast and playing. Some
We decided to try using a homeschool crate system to organize our entire year of curriculum. The draw for me to try this was that it's beautifully organized, easy to track which week of the school year we are in, and everything is ready to go for the whole year. This crate system took me
Dolch sight words list for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third-grade levels. Our free printable Dolch sight word lists provide you with colorful sight word charts for easy reference and assessment. Teach your child to read sight words with these full size PDF Dolch 220 sight word lists. We've also included a list of Dolch sight word nouns.
We love finding ways of saving money for homeschooling. In this post, you will find a list of 100+ must-have Kindergarten worksheets and printables.
Are you new to homeschooling (due to the pandemic)? If you are taking on this new role of mom/homeschool teacher, you are probably scramblin...
You need to know the core subjects you must teach in kindergarten! Plus get curriculum and book recommendations to accomplish it all.
If you're new to homeschooling, you may be wondering what a morning menu even is. I remember not having a clue what it was when I first jumped in to the
Just over 3 years ago, I was 4-5 months pregnant with my very welcomed but highly surprising 4th child. At that time, my 3rd was still shy of his FIRST birthday, and I had a daughter going into junior high and one struggling greatly due to dyslexia and dyscalculia . As a new school year loomed lar
Everything you need to know to start homeschooling - an easy, 5 step guide for complete beginners. Written by a mom who's been homeschooling for five years.
Are you in search of simple and practical worksheets to help your child learn the names of days? Look no further as we have curated a collection of engaging worksheets designed specifically for young learners. These worksheets focus on introducing and reinforcing the names of the days of the week, making it easy and enjoyable for your child to grasp this essential concept. Whether you are a teacher looking for classroom resources or a parent seeking educational materials for home learning, our worksheets are the perfect tool to support your child's learning journey.
When I was creating our kindergarten homeschool schedule and gathering ideas for curriculum, many moms said, "Don't fret. Work on reading and math and let them play!" While that's great advice, I wanted some specifics, which is what I'm going to share with you. You probably have questions like what a typical day might look
Effective homeschooling will bring tremendous result in the long run…You Can Do it right with this free resources.
Are you looking for free addition worksheets for kindergarten? Then this free worksheet can help you.
Deschooling definition: planned period of adjustment a child needs when transitioning from public school to homeschool. Understanding how long it takes and why the deschool process has major, necessary benefits in helping a child decompress and successfully prepare for switching to home school and formal school work. Get tips for de-schooling, learn how to start homeschooling with deschooling, the difference between deschooling vs. unschooling and more!
COVID 19 (March 2020 edit!) This post has blown up with the recent changes in our country right now. If you are home with your child now, YOU CAN DO THIS! If you need an extra resource, starting Wednesday March 25, 2020 I will be doing FREE DAILY 30 minute virtual classes HERE for ages […]
COVID 19 (March 2020 edit!) This post has blown up with the recent changes in our country right now. If you are home with your child now, YOU CAN DO THIS! If you need an extra resource, starting Wednesday March 25, 2020 I will be doing FREE DAILY 30 minute virtual classes HERE for ages […]
Add these intentional, joyful routines to your simple Kindergarten homeschool day and you will accomplish big goals with daily diligence!
I love math in general, but kindergarten math is especially fun to teach! Where else can you learn so much just by playing games?
Find out exactly what to teach and how to homeschool kindergarten. This list was created by a former classroom kindergarten teacher and homeschool mom.
I'm sharing my favorite homeschool curriculum for kindergarten! Here are my best tools and tips for a simple and successful kindergarten year!
Enjoy this project with your little one to help teach them address memorization and geography concepts.
This is our 1st grade homeschool curriculum choices for 2020-2021. Most are Secular homeschool curriculum while others are Christian curriculum.
Instilling a love for numbers in kids is crucial for their academic growth. It's not just about memorizing digits – numbers are like the...
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