It’s all fun and games until someone learns something Gameschooling is a homeschooling style that uses board games and card games to teach. And if you’ve never tried it before, trust me, it can change everything!
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This year we have another precocious four-year-old ready to start homeschool. Enthusiastic about learning to read like her big sister, interested in everything around her, she is full of the belief that she is “a very big girl” now. Here is what we are using for our pre-kindergarten homeschooling curriculum, as well as some alternative
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There are only a million-gazillion toys, books, games, videos, flashcards, posters, on and on and on . . . out there designed for teaching the alphabet to your little one. And not all of them are created equal. But you do not need to be the victim of flashy marketing. There are a few tips you
X Is NOT for Xylophone and Other Pro Tips for Teaching the Alphabet Read More »
As mothers, we navigate a proverbial minefield of controversial subjects when it comes to our parenting decisions. While your child is still in the womb, your food choices and name preferences will be the subject of scrutiny—sometimes from total strangers. And, sadly, if you homeschool, these wonderful displays of unsolicited wisdom will only intensify. But
Teaching Your Preschooler to Read—Why It’s OK to Start Early Read More »
Is it fall where you’re at right now? I love sweaters and pumpkins and everything autumn! This is a post packed with apple-y goodness for your preschooler. And we also have Johnny Appleseed notebooking pages and unit study resources for your elementary-aged students. As promised—I am updating my preschool category with these free apple-themed preschool printables
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This letter-matching activity has been a HUGE hit with my preschooler! It’s great for kinesthetic learners or any little one who loves puzzles or matching. And it has really improved her ability to identify uppercase and lowercase letters.
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Sooooo, what are we doing for a preschool homeschooling curriculum? That is a darn good question. And the short answer is—I guess we’ll find out as the year progresses. But really, it’s not as fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants as that sounds. In fact, I think my plan might be a lot more helpful to you than a list
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Here is a run-down of our first-grade homeschooling curriculum. We loved it and had so much fun! The progress my daughter made far exceeded expectations and I definitely see the effectiveness of our long-term curriculum plan in action.
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