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February 18, 2016 by: Hodgepodgemom

Reader Question: Homeschooling Preschool

A reader had a question on homeschooling preschool. Kayla said that I could share her question with you. I thought it might help some of you making homeschool decisions.

Question: Hello! My name is Kayla and I’m a homeschooling mom to three (so far). I really love the Rod and Staff (R & S) curriculum. I feel it’s easy to navigate and my daughter loves it. Pair that with its affordability and I’m basically sold. My question is; if we start with the Pre-K program they offer Pre-K 3-4 and 4-5, but no actual kindergarten program. Would I be better off starting with a different program or using the 3-4 then the 4-5 then going in to the first grade curriculum?

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Homeschooling Preschool

Answer: Sounds like you have a great start to homeschooling! I am like you – I like structure.
To answer your question, you can do a few different things. A while ago I put together a list of ALL the resources we used for Pre-K and K. I highly suggest you browse it: Preschool and Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Rod and Staff Preschool Activity Books Review
My review of Rod and Staff Preschool Books
Of course you are in charge of your homeschool – you can do what fits your child best! Here are some suggestions simply based on what we did:
  • Rod and Staff workbooks for three to four-year-olds
  • The next year, Rod and Staff workbooks for for kindergarten – We never quite got through all of those A-L books in one year. You could start that and spread it over two years.
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Five in a Row and Children’s Art
  • One resource we absolutely loved to use along with the workbooks is Before Five in a Row and Five in a Row (FIAR) (mentioned in the list of the resources we used)
  • FIAR is based around wonderful children’s literature and you read the same book for five week days in a row. You do a follow up activity each day based on the book. What wonderful memories we have of that time – and your eldest and your youngest would enjoy this too! Something you can all do together!
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Would you recommend Tapestry of Grace for Kindergarten? and my Tapestry of Grace Primer (for K and 1st grade) Review.
I found that it was such a blessing to be able to do a good portion of our learning together. After Five in a Row we moved to Tapestry of Grace for the same reason.
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More on Homeschooling Preschool

  • I Can’t Homeschool Because of the Little Ones
  • Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum Choices – having had a preschooler for 17 years – there are many favorites we’ve turned to over the years.
  • Kindergarten curriculum
  • Preschool to 1st grade
  • How to Start a Homeschool Routine with Young Children
“Seek God in your homeschool. His burden is easy. His yoke is light.” ~ Wisdom’s Way of Learning by Marilyn Howshall
I hope this helps some!

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Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos homeschooling five children. The biggest lesson she’s learned? At the end of the day – when the dishes are put away and the children are tucked in bed – truly what matters is each child’s relationship with the Lord. Raising children is a God-given privilege and, folks, the time is short.

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Comments

  1. tenderfootmom says

    February 19, 2016 at 8:42 AM

    Great post, as a homeschooling mom it is always good to hear thoughts on curriculum x

    Reply
  2. Nana says

    February 23, 2016 at 4:46 PM

    ohhhhhhhhhh! That photo of Little Buddy!!

    Forever,

    His Nana

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