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Preparing The Essentials For A Preschool Homeschool
So, you’ve decided your going to home school right from the beginning! But, what do you need? Where do you start? Well, to be honest, every homeschooler will say something a bit different when answering these questions. But, at the same time, there are some common ideas that many families agree were essential homeschooling supplies when they were at the preschool homeschool stage.
Books, Books, And More Books
Easy access to books helps develop a love of reading and is truly an essential of any preschool homeschool. If you haven’t already, start creating your own home library and keep all the books within easy reach of your child.
If you need some ideas, take a look around online. There is a wide range of possibilities for excellent books for a preschool homeschool. Look for some reviews from other homeschoolers, and select what you think you and your child would enjoy.
Get Yourself (And Your Child) A Library Card
Along these same lines, make sure you patronize your local library frequently! Get to know the librarian’s name(s), and come regularly. Help your child select books, and check out some for yourself too, involving your child in the process whenever possible. It’s never too early for a homeschooler to learn how to use the library system!
Libraries also sometimes offer special events (that are usually free!) in addition to regular programs for young children like story hour. It’s a great way learn about new things, and sometimes, you might even get to meet new friends there too!
Make Learning The Basics Fun With Board Games
Young children can learn a lot through games. Some board games are obviously educational, but others are just plain fun; and even they can teach preschoolers a lot. In addition to the subject matter of the game, a child can learn things like how to take turns, basic counting, following the game rules, and depending on the game, number recognition and a bit of reading. Not bad for a “game!” You can find some really unique games in homeschooling supply catalogues and online, but regular “old” games like Connect Four, Candy Land, and Checkers are perfect too.
Manipulatives For Math And More
Manipulatives are most often associated with teaching math, but are really any model, block, tile, etc. that can assist a student in working out a problem regardless of the subject. In addition to the wide array of manipulatives available for exploring math, there are also science, and phonics manipulatives that can make learning new skills more “hands on” and, for certain learning styles, easier.
Manipulatives are a great resource for the introduction of these concepts in the preschool homeschool, and are available online or anywhere else where you might find homeschooling supplies.
As you continue on your homeschooling journey, you’ll surely find other homeschooling supplies that you would describe as essential. Products are always changing, and of course, our children are always changing.
Each year homeschooling you will also gain a better idea of your child’s learning style, and interests, as well as your own homeschooling philosophy. But, if you start off with these tried and true homeschooling supplies for the preschool homeschool, you and your child will definitely enjoy your very first year of homeschooling!
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| | Homeschool $29.48 This is a lively account of one of the most important and overlooked themes in American education. Beginning in the colonial period and working to the present, Gaither describes in rich detail how the home has been used as the base for education of all kinds. The last five chapters focus especially on the modern homeschooling movement and offer the most comprehensive and authoritative account of it ever written. Readers will learn how and why homeschooling emerged when it did, where it has been, and where it may be going. Please visit Gaither’s blog here: http://gaither.wordpress.com/homeschool-an-american-history/ |
| | The Homeschool Journey $3.48 The Homeschool Journey by Susan Card, and Michael Card Published in 1997 by Harvest House Publishers |
| | Moments For Homeschool Moms $11.48 Moments For Homeschool Moms by Beth Sharpton Published in 2003 by AMG Publishers |
| | The Homeschool Reader $16.48 TThe Homeschool Reader: 1984-1994, the first title in a new series of homeschooling books by one of homeschooling’s preeminent publishers, is an important compilation of articles from the first ten years of Home Education Magazine: 1984 through 1995. The magazine these pieces are drawn from is the oldest, most widely respected publication for homeschooling families today. The writers featured here encompass a broad spectrum of homeschooling approaches and ideologies, showcasing the history of this important educational approach and giving perspective to the future of the homeschooling movement. The Homeschool Reader: 1984-1994 is structured by topical subject areas, starting with a section of general information about homeschooling which includes ground-covering articles like pioneer Kathleen McCurdy’s "Why Homeschool?" Beloved homeschool writer Earl Stevens puts fears at ease with his classic "Homeschooling is for Amateurs," and veteran Mary McCarthy pens a wonderfully reassuring explanation of what to expect with her "Dear New Homeschooler." Following sections address "Teaching and Learning," "Subjects 1-2-3," "Advanced Learning" (high school, college, apprenticing, etc.), "Networking," and a wide selection of "Personal Experiences." A section of appendixes, recommended resources, and a full index complete the book. This newly revised and updated title is the first in a new Homeschool Reader series; future editions in the series will present articles from the years between 1996 and 2005, plus topical Readers covering specific issues such as "Finding Resources," "Testing and Accountability," "Teaching and Learning," "Unschooling," "High School & College" and many others. Home Education Magazine’s sterling 23-year reputation for publishing the best writing on this important subject insures that each title in this series will be a classic, collectable book on homeschooling. |
| | Homeschool Guide to The Internet $3.98 Homeschool Guide to The Internet : Your Onramp to The Information Superhighway by Mark Dinsmore, and Wendy Dinsmore Published in 1996 by GCB Publishing Group |
| | Saxon Math Homeschool 7/6 $32.48 Saxon Math Homeschool 7/6 by Stephen Hake, and John Saxon 4th Published in 2004 by Saxon Publishers |
| | A Catholic Homeschool Treasury $17.48 A Catholic Homeschool Treasury : Nurturing Children’s Love for Learning by MacKson, and Rachel / Wittmann, and Maureen/ MacKson, and Rachel/ Wittmann, and Maureen 2nd Published in 1999 by Ignatius Press |
| | Homeschool Co-ops $11.48 Homeschool Co-op: A group of homeschooling parents that voluntarily unite together to educate their children. Come in all shapes and sizes. As homeschooling grows so do homeschooling organizations such as homeschool co-ops. Now homeschool leaders have a book to guide them through starting a co-op, running it and not burning out! In this book you’ll find: Pros and cons of being in a homeschool co-op. How to start a co-op including running your first planning meeting Ideas for classes and activities for all ages Helpful advice on dealing with volunteers, setting policies, managing money and handling conflict. |
| | Saxon Math Homeschool 5/4 $17.98 Saxon Math Homeschool 5/4 : Tests and Worksheets – 3rd Edition 2004 by Stephen Hake Edition 3 Published in 2004 by Saxon Publishers |
| | Homeschool Guide to The Online World $3.48 Homeschool Guide to The Online World : Everything You Need To Know To Start Making Great Connections by Mark Dinsmore, and Wendy Dinsmore Published in 1996 by GCB Publishing Group |
| | Saxon Math Homeschool 8/7 with Prealgebra $23.48 Saxon Math Homeschool 8/7 with Prealgebra : Tests and Worksheets by Stephen Hake, and John Saxon Package Published in 2004 by Saxon Publishers |
| | Prayers for Homeschool Moms $13.98 "Michele Howe has not left one stone unturned in this vast compilation of life stories and prayers from moms in the homeschool community. In Prayers for Homeschool Moms, Mrs. Howe guides us from the surface tensions of our lives into the inner sanctum of prayer and hope, reminding us that we are never alone." â?? Susan Card, author, The Homeschool Journey "Michele Howe presents realistic struggles and scenarios home educators can relate to all too well, then takes them by the hand and leads them to the ideal response: intimate dialogue with Jesus. Prepare to be challenged, convicted, comfortedâ?? even contemplativeâ?? as you pray the prayers of a homeschool mom." â?? Ann Kroeker, author, The Contemplative Mom: Restoring Rich Relationship with God in the Midst of Motherhood "In my twenty-one years of homeschooling, I have talked with all the moms Michele has written about! Veterans and beginners will not only find themselves in Prayers for Homeschooling Moms but will also find encouragement to water their souls." â?? Jessica Hulcy, coauthor of KONOS Curriculum, national speaker, and homeschooling mom "Amazingly, Howe addresses every single issue that confronts homeschooling mothers today: each apprehension and thrill, each struggle and triumph. There is a prayer for all of us in this book." â?? Kristyn Komarnicki, editor, PRISM Magazine, and homeschooling mother of three boys |
| | 100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum $17.48 The key to successful home education, homeschool veterans will tell you, is determining your educational philosophy and marrying it to your child?s learning style. Then you can make an informed decision in choosing the right educational curriculum for the child. This is the formula for success. In 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, homeschool guru Cathy Duffy can help you accomplish these critical tasks. Cathy will give you her top choices from every subject area, approaching everything through a Christian worldview perspective. This book is a critical volume for the homeschooling community. |
| | You’ve Decided to Homeschool, Now What? $10.48 A practical, welcome aid for overcoming initial anxiety over homeschool for your children, this detailed-but-readable look at getting started (and maintaining) with a workable plan is written by well-known homeschool consultant Marsha Hubler. With invaluable checklists for getting started, sample yearly calendars, and detailed items "survival guide" makes it easy and lays the groundwork for a winning experience. This helpful book enables overwhelmed parents to see the big picture by helping tailor a curriculum for each child’s specific needs and gives practical advice for working with homeschool evaluators, taking standardized tests, and injecting discipline necessary for academic success. |
| | The California Homeschool Guide – Second Edition $23.98 The California Homeschool Guide is the answer to what prospective and experienced California homeschoolers have been needing for years — a comprehensive handbook that includes how to homeschool, legal options for California parents, inspiring advice from veteran homeschoolers, and extensive resources. The wisdom of many experienced homeschoolers was brought together into this guide to provide a resource that parents will be able to use for years as they go from new homeschooler to veteran. |
| | The Little Book of Big Reasons to Homeschool $8.48 Finally, a concise and compelling book about why homeschooling is a family’s best option for educating its children. In a friendly conversational tone The Little Book of BIG Reasons to Homeschool addresses the benefits of home education to mind, body, and soul while answering the tough questions about homeschooling– academics, socialization, spiritual training, and more. |
| | Homeschool Packet for Algebra 2 (Saxon Algebra) $22.48 Homeschool Packet for Algebra 2 (Saxon Algebra) : Answer Key and Tests (Saxon Algebra) by Saxon Edition 2 Published in 1991 by Saxon Publishers |
| | Homeschool Your Child for Free $15.48 For Families Who Want to Splurge on Education but Scrimp on SpendingAre you considering homeschooling your child, but don’t know where to go for the best educational resources? The Internet is an open door to the biggest library/laboratory the world has ever seen—and it’s all at your fingertips for free! This never-ending source of information, adventure, and educational experiences for the entire family is now compiled in a complete curriculum for any age in Homeschool Your Child for Free. This invaluable guide to all the best in free educational material—from reading-readiness activities for preschoolers to science projects for teens—categorizes, reviews, and rates more than 1,200 of the most useful educational resources on the Internet and beyond. You’ll discover: ·Legal guidelines and compliance requirements for home educators ·Complete curriculum plans for a comprehensive education, for preschool through high school ·Online lesson plans arranged by subject, from American history to zoology ·Teaching tips and motivators from successful homeschoolers ·And much, much more! "Wow! Everything I have been trying to organize—all in one book! This is going to be part of my resource library for the support group I lead. Thanks, ladies."—Kimberly Eckles, HIS Support Group Leader, Home Instructors I’m impressed! There are more sites and links than I knew existed. A great resource for homeschoolers."—Maureen McCaffrey, publisher Homeschooling Today |
| | Saxon Math 6/5 Homeschool-Third Edition, Solutions Manual $23.48 Saxon Math 6/5 Homeschool-Third Edition, Solutions Manual by Stephen Hake 3 Sol Published in 2004 by Saxon Publishers |
| | The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook $12.98 If you are thinking about homeschooling, or are struggling with a educational homeschooling curriculum that is difficult to use, let Dr. Ray and Dorothy Moore show you how to make homeschooling an easy-to-live-with family adventure in learning. This low-stress, low-cost program shows you how to build a curriculum around your child’s needs and interests – and around a realistic family schedule. Instead of a cut-and-dried approach, you’ll discover the freedom of a flexible program that encourages creativity and initiative. |
| | One Hundred and One Devotions for Homeschool Moms $11.98 We all need encouragement. Whether it’s a hug when we’re scared, an ear that will listen to our frustrations, hands to help with a heavy load, or words of support when we are unsure. And the words that best minister to our hearts are those from someone who knows exactly what we are going through. As a homeschool teacher you encounter challenges above and beyond the variety of tasks all moms face. Challenges that only another homeschool mom would understand. Jackie Wellwood, a mother of seven, committed to homeschooling her children over ten years ago. Here she candidly shares her personal experiences and how they drew her closer to the Lord. She also blends those challenges with encouraging scriptural insights and closes each devotional with a prayer and questions that can help you apply God’s truths to your specific situation. It is Jackie’s hope that these words of reassurance, together with the understanding and compassion you’ll find in these pages, will strengthen your spirit as you walk with the Savior. |
| | Dr. Beechick’s Homeschool Answer Book $10.98 Have you ever wished you could pick up the phone and ask Dr. Beechick your homeschooling question? This question-and-answer format is almost like that phone call. Editor Debbie Strayer selected the questions most asked of Dr. Beechick at conventions and in her magazine column. She organized and indexed thoroughly so you can find Beechick’s comments on all these important topics. One chapter contains questions on high school, which comprises Beechick’s first major message to homeschooling families of high schoolers. Find the famous common sense help on every page of this practical book. |
| | The 12 Days of Christmas $13.48 "Excellent for Homeschool Use" |
| | KJV Kids’ Study Bible $18.98 "Excellent for Homeschool Use" |
| | KJV Kids’ Study Bible, The $15.98 "Excellent for Homeschool Use" |
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| | Lauri Toys Toddler Tote $11.43 2 – 5 years. Toddler Tote promotes color and shape recognition, concentration, fine motor and eye-hand coordination. Made of crepe rubber, it’s safe, quiet, and completely washable…. |
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| | Lauri Toys Shape and Color Sorter $9.95 Circles, squares, triangles, hearts, and stars! Little ones will delight in their ability to sort and stack these colorful, spongy shapes on glossy wooden pegs. The Shape and Color Sorter helps preschoolers and kindergartners learn the essential skills of hand-eye coordination, shape and color recognition, and sorting. Brightly colored and fun to touch, the 25 crepe rubber pieces are nearly indest… |
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