Looking for Preschool Homeschooling Curriculum

Updated on September 08, 2008
E.S. asks from Dallas, TX
6 answers

I am looking for some curriculum or ideas on how to start homeschooling my twin girls. They just turned 3 on July 27th. They need some things to do and I am not so sure I want to send them to preschool. I have another one on the way and the idea of dealing with them being sick all the dang time and getting me sick and/or a newborn sick doesnt sound appealing. I am looking into both options. If you could share some insight as to why you homeschool vs regular school and if there is local support I would appreciate some references/recommendations. Thanks in advance for the help!

What can I do next?

  • Add yourAnswer own comment
  • Ask your own question Add Question
  • Join the Mamapedia community Mamapedia
  • as inappropriate
  • this with your friends

More Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.C.

answers from Dallas on

Five in a Row is good (www.fiveinarow.com). Your daughters ages would use Before Five in a Row geared for ages 2-4.

You might also check out Enchanted Learning (www.enchantedlearning.com). There are a lot of print out activities to do with kids of all ages. You pay $20 for a year of access. You will be able to click on a lot of links to check it out without paying though.

A lot of people also like starfall.com which is done more online.

Hope that helps get you started.

1 mom found this helpful

R.B.

answers from Dallas on

Hi E.,
I, too, just used workbooks at that age. There are many, many to choose from- used, new, etc...
I also set up my home like a preschool with "stations"- reading area, puzzle area, computer area (yes, it is not too early to start on that), arts-n-crafts, etc... We also had a schedule and that was nice for everyone, as well.
Here is a good guideline for what a 3 year old should be doing (working on):
http://www.nncc.org/Child.Dev/mile3.html

I also taught my son how to correctly hold a crayon and we would practice drawing straight lines and circles (just circle motions is good enough). We also did LOTS of homemade flash cards- letters, shapes, numbers, colors, etc...

As for homeschool vs. public school, I homeschool my son. I am a certified Texas teacher, k-12, with 20+ years of experience. Homeschooling is not for everyone, but I think it is a wonderful way to teach your children. Texas is one of the easiest states to homeschool in as you don't have to do anything to homeschool. You just do it.

Best wishes,
R. B.

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

E.L.

answers from Dallas on

try www.sonlight.com

also, read the book, The Well Trained Mind.
You will find a lot of suggestions.

Also, read The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

K.D.

answers from Dallas on

Hi E.!
There is a book store in Lewisville (I don't know where you live) that will help you out. They will tell you the options on all your resources, what other kids their age are doing, and what the schools are using and following. They are super nice and will give you all the info you need and tell you what you didn't know you would need! LOL
http://www.homeeducatorsresource.com/
###-###-####

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.W.

answers from Dallas on

We never used a set curriculum; rather, we were able to find lots of fun stuff at Half Price Books, both in their Children's section and on the Education shelves. In my opinion, the best two are the Richardson and Plano locations. Although, come to think of it, I've never browsed the Education section at the big one in Dallas; they might have some good things, too. The newest location in Garland at Firewheel still doesn't have too much that I've seen.

Keep in mind that at their age, they don't need to do too much in the way of formal learning. As long as they're having fun, great!

Good luck to you and good for you for keeping your babies home & teaching them. You'll all have a great time if you take it slow and easy.

For Updates and Special Promotions
Follow Us

Related Questions

Related Searches