Homeschooling Kindergarten - What Do I Do All Day? By Heidi Johnson

Maybe you are just starting to think about homeschooling Kindergarten or maybe you just need some new ideas to keep from burning out on homeschooling or getting stale. If you realize that homeschooling is not rocket science, you can understand how to interact with your child in a simple and natural way and still help your child learn what he needs to know.

1. Reading and stories are always fun. If you don't have good books at home, a trip to the library always fuels a good amount of story time at our house. History is basically a collection of stories. Who says a Kindergartener can't learn about History from hearing stories in picture books? Adults can even learn a good bit about History from children's picture books.

2. Realize there are lots of ways to learn numbers and math. If you know your child's learning style or have some idea on how he learns best, you can use many fun methods to help your child enjoy math and still learn a ton. Some examples of learning about math could include: using flash cards, writing numbers, counting objects, playing with money, and playing games.

3. Learning how to read can be done many different ways. There are basically four phases of learning to read and your child might spend longer in one phase than another. Some programs work better for some children than others. Some children learn to read on their own with no program at all. Here again, learning style can play a role in how your child learns to read. If workbooks don't work, then sometimes flashcards or listening to CDs make reading click for some children.

4. Science is basically learning about how the world works. You can learn about Science by reading picture books, reading chapter books, doing experiments, cooking, taking a walk, and many other activities.

Stressing about getting a curriculum completed is not what homeschooling Kindergarten is all about. You know your child better than anyone. Think about how you have taught your child all the things you have taught him so far, and continue to apply that to Kindergarten homeschooling.

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Heidi Johnson specializes in helping families find resources to simplify and improve their lives.