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Our Third Grade Homeschooling Curriculum

It’s that time again, folks! *cues the Christmas music* It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeeear . . . Curriculum Unboxing Time!! ((wild cheers))

*ahem* I shall try to curb my enthusiasm while I unveil our choices for our (mostly) classical third-grade homeschooling curriculum. If you’re looking for suggestions for a different grade, check out our curriculum category.Continue Reading

Our Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Curriculum

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.

X Is NOT for Xylophone and Other Pro Tips for Teaching the Alphabet

There are only a million-gazillion toys, books, games, videos, flashcards, posters, on and on and on . . . out there designed for teaching the alphabet to your little one. And not all of them are created equal. But you do not need to be the victim of flashy marketing. There are a few tips you can implement to quickly weed out the ones you should take a pass on from the excellent learning tools.

Then you can take it a step further and apply these tips while teaching the alphabet and letter sounds to your child.

101 Reasons to Make Homeschooling Fun

How to make homeschooling fun must be one of the top questions I’m asked. I can’t even describe the pure beauty of those moments when learning just happens in the midst of family fun or when my children’s play inspires them to make, and explore, and find out. But it is when you know that it’s all going to work out OK and you are doing a great job at this homeschooling thing.

There are so many reasons to incorporate fun, informal learning activities into your homeschool. It can serve to:

break up the monotony of the everyday schedule,
spark interest in subjects outside the normal course of study,
help reluctant learners find joy in learning and build confidence,
add some educational value to sick days, holiday breaks, or just those days when you’re asking, “Can this count as school?”, and
provide some direction or inspiration during the deschooling process or if you’re unschooling.

So without further ado, here are a few (or actually 101) of our absolute favorite reasons to make homeschooling fun.

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