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February 8, 2013 by: Hodgepodgemom

Preschool and First Grade at Hodgepodge

Preschool and First Grade at Hodgepodge We are homeschooling the stretch of ages this year – preschool, elementary, middle school and high school. I shared a couple of weeks ago an update on homeschooling high school. Today I’m highlighting the little ones – our preschooler and first grader. Here we are half way through the year. Here we are in February and that makes me want to cling to the next few months. Because these are our last months of preschool. Next school year, Lil’ Buddy will be a kindergartener!

What have our preschooler and first grader been up to? Well, we are still pretty much staying the course I shared in Preschool to First Grade Curriculum and Organization. I start our homeschool day with the youngest two, sitting right there in that little school chair between the two.

Preschool to First Grade Homeschool A Typical Homeschool Morning with the Little Ones

In between helping Littlest Girl with a Saxon 1st Grade Math lesson, I read Rod and Staff’s Bible stories. Sometimes we get totally sidetracked playing with teddy bear counters. We practice some handwriting. Lil’ Buddy does a page or two in his current Rod and Staff preschool workbook. Both children complete a page or two in Alphaphonics – reading aloud. Once they both finish with these basics, they are off to play together.

These two join us again at lunch time when we fit in some of the extras. Depending on the day that means they participate in science, Tapestry of Grace, nature studies, Harmony Fine Arts or any of those enriching subjects, each at their own level…

Learning to Read at Hodgepodge Learning to Read

But the highlight of this week is this. I brought a stack of favorites from the shelf on Monday. I sat the stack on the family room table. And I asked Littlest Girl to read to Lil’ Buddy each afternoon after lunch. I’m saving this photo essay for always. Because it’s happening again. An older sibling teaching the younger one to read. Those pages of 

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had them laughing and dissolving into giggles.

Getting things accomplished isn’t nearly as important as taking time for love. ~ Janette Oke

Reading to Little Brother Here are a few more posts I’ve written on the subject of learning to read:

  • The Gentle Ways of Reading – all the readers and resources we love
  • I hope you will click over and read my Alphaphonics review.
  • Slow and Steady Get Me Ready
  • Answers for Preschoolers
  • All the Hodgepodge Curricula and reviews

Scoop those children up on the couch and enjoy!

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It was a week of getting back into a routine and taking care. I got back from BEECH Retreat on Sunday to find out that Middle Girl was sick. The scarlet fever part of strep – rash and all! She is much better this Friday. 1. Littlest Girl working on Saxon Math 1st Grade | 2. The younger two had strep tests too but thankfully only have colds | 3. Littlest Girl was very busy this week – here she helps big sister practice her Glinda lines for drama troupe’s Wizard of Oz | 4. Hodgepodgedad reads our AiG Science & Technology lesson on computers | 5. We finished Sign of the Beaver early in the week and enjoyed more Ben Franklin books with our Tapestry of Grace studies | 6. The brothers Hodgepodge

I pray that Christ will live in your hearts by faith and that your life will be strong in love and be built on love. Ephesians 3:17

Many thanks to our Friday hostesses!

  • Collage Friday hostess Mary at Home Grown Learners
  • Homeschool Mother’s Journal at iHomeschool Network
  • Weekly Wrap-Up hostess Kris at Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers
  • No Fear Homeschool High School at The Daisy Head

How is homeschooling your little ones going this year? I’d love to hear in the comments…
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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. Barb-Harmony Art Mom says

    February 8, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Love your preschooler and Kinder images this week! This is a big year for both of them…reading is such a door that opens up everything to our children. You are doing such a great job balancing all you have on your plate..hugs.

    Reply
  2. All My Baby Birds says

    February 8, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    We studied Ben Franklin last week he was an Amazing man doing so much in his life!

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  3. Eddie - The Usual Mayhem says

    February 8, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I love those photos of them laughing together! The unposed photos are the ones that I remember and enjoy years later.

    I have a kindergarten student again this year (for the first time in 7 years!) It’s been terrific…he’s amazingly enthusiastic about it all. Let’s hope it continues!

    Reply
    • Hodgepodgemom says

      February 9, 2013 at 10:09 AM

      I agree Eddie – the candid photos are the treasures! And yes, the little ones sure do mix in the fun in our homeschool days 🙂

      Reply
  4. Rebecca says

    February 8, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I’m so sorry your sweet girl was sick – what a blessing those giggles are. I love the way you have a routine that works so well with your family. Your words are encouraging – thank you again and as always!

    Reply
  5. Martianne says

    February 8, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    What a joy-filled, encouraging and helpful post. I LOVE your window-desk set up. What an ideal set up that is for the desks with all the light coming through.

    Reply
    • Hodgepodgemom says

      February 9, 2013 at 10:10 AM

      Can you believe that it took us a while to truly use that sunny spot? It truly is ideal. I am all for using, enjoying and taking advantage of sunny spots!

      Reply
  6. Nana says

    February 8, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Wonderful, wonderful pictures! Love the giggles!
    Forever,
    Nana

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  7. Tristan says

    February 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Love the pictures and all the books! Too sweet.

    My littles are enjoying their ages and stages. We’ve got 6th, 2nd, 1st, a PreK who keeps up with the 2nd grader, another PreK, a Toddler, and a 1 year old. We’re reading and doing lots of hands on math together. They are itching for spring so we can get outside more often – and so am I. It finally warmed up above 0F this week and the snow has mostly melted today. The yard is a muddy pit and we’re due for snow tomorrow. Sigh. Spring always comes, right?

    Reply
    • Hodgepodgemom says

      February 9, 2013 at 10:12 AM

      Spring is soon for sure!! Here in Georgia the jonquils blooming are promising that. It always seems that if we can just make it through February and take advantage of the nice days when they come…

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  8. Meghan Carver says

    February 8, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    I love it when children read to each other. It benefits everyone. Bummer on the scarlet fever. I had that when I was a child, and I missed two weeks of school! (hopping over from iHomeschool Network)

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  9. All Things Beautiful says

    February 8, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Oh, what joy you have given me seeing your youngest two have so much fun together. The love between them is so great, that it makes my heart melt. I so look forward to your weekly wrap-up posts.

    Reply
    • Hodgepodgemom says

      February 9, 2013 at 10:14 AM

      Phyllis – I could barely keep the camera straight – they were making ME laugh so! Hugs, friend.

      Reply
  10. Lauren says

    February 9, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Love the hysterical laughter pics! Thanks for sharing all the joy of your week! I love your ideas and how your kids are all involved together at some level. Gives me hope for our 4 working together better and better! :0)

    Reply
  11. Jamie {See Jamie blog} says

    February 13, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    LOVE the photos. Reading this, thinking how I might be in the preschool and 1st grade boat myself next year!

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    • Hodgepodgemom says

      February 13, 2013 at 10:27 PM

      Oh I just love to think of you in the preschool and 1st grade boat Jamie!

      Reply
  12. Mrs. A says

    August 7, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    There’s nothing better than sitting in the sunlight and learning something new!

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