When I learned about Page A Day Math with the Math Squad, I was instantly intrigued and wanted to know more. Now, I am excited to have the opportunity to review the curriculum and bring it to all of my readers. So keep reading to find out how to get the first book in any series FREE to try from Page A Day Math!
This year we have another precocious four-year-old ready to start homeschool. Enthusiastic about learning to read like her big sister, interested in everything around her, she is full of the belief that she is “a very big girl” now.
Here is what we are using for our pre-kindergarten homeschooling curriculum, as well as some alternative options I love and highly recommend (some purchased, some free). Also, I’ve included a printable checklist of pre-kindergarten learning objectives to give you some ideas of what to cover. But first, a few words on our style of education.
Ever have the unsettling feeling that you’re doing this homeschooling thing by the seat of your pants? That’s only one of the many reasons why making a long-term homeschooling plan is well worth your time.
Some of the benefits of having even a sketch of a plan are:
If you want to know that you have got it all under control . . . if you want to lift the shroud of mist over the homeschooling years ahead . . . you need a plan.
For many homeschoolers, Charlotte Mason adherents or not, nature studies are a priority–especially in the early years. It is such a great way to introduce children to the wider world and spark their curiosity and love of learning. For me it is nostalgic, bringing back memories of growing up playing in the woods with frogs and bugs. I love to share these things with my children. But what do you do when you don’t live in the country? Or even if you don’t have a backyard? Well, it takes a little more effort–but I promise you great urban nature studies are not impossible.Continue Reading
