Monday also is the official start of Kayleigh Pre-K year, although we are doing mostly Kindergarten work. Here's what we are using:
- Sonlight Core K--I was going to start with the P 4/5, but I really don't think it's worth the cost, so now I am selling it. I then found an AMAZING deal on the K instructors guide that included two language art guides ( K and 1st) and the K science guide. (over $150 worth of curriculum for $35!) We are going to skip on the language arts and science for this year and plan on taking two years to complete the Core.
- Handwriting Without Tears Pre-K--I know it looks weird..we'll probably change programs next year. This is just to introduce her to the idea of writing.
- Explode the Code Books 3 & 4--I was using The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading, but Kayleigh was totally bored with it. She is really liking the workbook approach, though. *Tip*--I put a sheet protector over the pages, that way she can complete them as many times as she wants!
- Reading lots of books--not to brag...well, to brag, Kayleigh is reading on a late first/early second grade level. I am amazed!
- Saxon Math K
- Explorer's Bible Study--totally free online! I'll be using this with all the kiddos!
Home Educator's Resource Center is awesome! The ladies there are really helpful, not to mention I found most of what I needed there and saved myself a bundle because it was used. So, before you go and buy new stuff, check this place out and save some money! I should warn you though....browsing their shelves can become addicting!
2 comments:
That really seems like a heavy load for a four year old I have been homeschooling 6 years and this year I just started doing that much. Try to remember learning should be fun for HER
It is fun for her and when it gets to be work, we stop until she asks for it again (usually a week or so). I am very aware of her cues and don't force her to do anything she doesn't want to at this point. Honestly, she really enjoys "doing school", and most of what we do involves manipulatives, so school right now is really playing with a purpose.
Every child is different. I can already tell we won't be starting this early with William (he's 2). Of course, he could totally take off this year and that plan will change. Nothing is set in stone!
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