Homeschool Life
Learning Style and Reading: Is There a Relationship?
What is the first thing you should do when preparing to teach your child to read? Most people would say find lots of age-appropriate books to read, work on letters, sounds, and basic 3 and 4 letter words, incorporate sight words and structure simple sentences, and possibly find a comprehensive reading program. While there is…
Read MoreBenefits of Using a Traditional Homeschool Calendar
Depending on where you live (and whether you follow a traditional school year schedule), you’re children will be heading back to school in approximately one month. Like many homeschooling families, I have chosen to follow the traditional school year. This means Sydney’s first official day of first grade will be August 28, 2017. I have…
Read MoreEmbracing Flexibility in Your Homeschool Schedule
On August 22, 2016, Homeschool Kindergarten began for my four-year-old! I’m pretty sure I was the one who was the most excited. I couldn’t even sleep the night before! We had a great day, but I quickly realized that the homeschool schedule I’d established was not going as planned. My perfect schedule involved waking up…
Read MoreTwo Big Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing a Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum
Let’s face it, there are literally countless curriculum options out there for homeschooling. As a result, there are two big mistakes people make when choosing a kindergarten home school curriculum: Picking the first curriculum that you find. DON’T DO THIS! No matter how overwhelmed you may feel, do not just choose the first curriculum you…
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