Homeschool Kindergarten

My Homeschool Kindergarten Experience

Scott at age three

Throughout the year, my son and I colored, read, cooked, played, and sang. Hey – we WERE homeschooling.

Then, I started homeschooling my daughter in 1st grade. However, she’s young for her grade (August birthday). So, I had to supplement with homeschool kindergarten curriculum at the beginning of the year.

Sarah in first grade, first day of home school

And, a lot of the supplies/products that are great for homeschool kindergarten work well for first grade, also. Sarah and I both learned phonics that year. She’s a great reader today, thanks to our dedication and a fabulous curriculum!

Create a Room that Inspires Learning

Outfit your school room in a way that excites your children each day. Find a corner and decorate it with a unique desk, throw pillows, posters, and so forth to energize your students.

Create another corner that is a fabulous place for math problems or spelling practice complete with games, flashcards, calculators,etc.

You will want to create an inviting reading corner also. Perhaps an incredible chair next to a set of bookshelves would be the perfect place to curl up with a favorite book.

Who wouldn't hurry to study in a space that is inviting and warm.Create the perfect learning environment by adding an art table or puppet theater. Be creative and your hard work will be rewarded by children who want to work hard!

What student wouldn't want these items in their home classroom? The Alex Super Art Table with Paper Roll and Two Benches, My First Desk, and the My Playhouse Theater and puppets are all top choices.

What do I teach?

Graded courses of study detail concepts typically covered in a particular grade level . . .Check these for homeschool kindergarten ideas as well.

Abeka, link to all grades scope and sequence including Kindergarten for 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, and advanced 5-year-olds

Core Knowledge K-2 scope and sequence

What Curriculum Should I Choose?

The following books and websites will help you decide:

Kindergarten Home School Curriculum in the Early Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 3- to 8- Year Old and The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start – both books by Linda Dobson.

Gear up for Kindergarten while your children are still in preschool. This very informative article on the The Benefits of a Preschool Curriculum. from www.shirleys-preschool-activities.com will help you get ready.

Phonics Phobia Can Be Overcome—These Products Help

Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons by Siegfried Engelmann, et.al.

Hooked on Phonics for Reading Solutions for Kids is an extremely effective phonics programs.

ABC's of Blessings and Count Your Blessings by Dandi Daley Mackall. These cute books are easy pre-school level, but may be good for a young Kindergartner's early kindergarten home school curriculum.

Play it by the Numbers

Make learning math a blast with the help of great products like the Math Mat Challenge Game, Magnetic Calendar, and Magnetic Time Teacher Clock, and Magnetic Resposibility Chart

Sizzlin’ Science Ideas

My First Science Kit and My First Chemistry Kit by Scientific Explorer will help you jump start your Science kindergarten home school curriculum.

Reading Circle

Bob Books and Bob Books Pals by Scholastic are fantastic choices to begin having your youngster feel the pride of reading themselves.

Learn-to-Read Treasure Hunts by Steve Cohen are another terrific option to build reading skills (Lots of fun!)

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