Kindergarten
Favorite resources and curricula.
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As a former kindergarten teacher, I value the role of play, curiosity, and experiences in early childhood. While many children are cognitively ready for content and instruction, some are not developmentally ready for formal lessons. With homeschooling, we are lucky to have flexibility with when and how we begin our children’s formal education.
Recommended Kindergarten Resources:
Language Arts
Start an explicit, systematic reading program around 5.5 yards old. Check out my post, How to Choose a Reading Curriculum, for details and recommendations.
Handwriting Without Tears or Zainer-Bloser handwriting for handwriting instruction.
Check out my Writing Guide for evidence-based writing instruction recommendations and my Notebooking Guide for ideas for incorporating narration, drawing, and writing into your content areas.
Math
Explicit, systematic math instruction — Math With Confidence Kindergarten is my go-to recommendation.
Social Studies
An around-the-world theme with a program like Around the World With Picture Books Part 1 and Part 2.
Interest-based social studies learning.
Science
Nancy Larson Science Kindergarten (for more on NLS, check out my blog post here)
Blossom and Root Science and/or Nature Study offerings
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