Homeschooling Your Preschooler

By Brenda Hoffman, published Jun 21, 2007
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Today, a lot of parents are choosing to homeschool their preschooler. Finding the right curriculum is an important first step here. After all, this is your child's first introduction to organized learning and you want this to be a positive experience. Luckily, you have a lot to choose from today. The best way to figure out what is going to work best for your preschooler is to discern what type of learning style your child has. There are 3 main types:

1.Auditory learners will learn best by hearing things. If your child is able to repeat things back to you that you did not even think he heard, you probably have an auditory learner on your hands.

2.Visual learners will learn best by seeing. A child who excels here can tell you details about a picture that he has just seen, without looking at it while describing it.

3.Kinesthetic learners will learn best by doing things. These children normally have very strong feelings and emotions.

Once you have decide what type of a learning style your child embraces best, there are some different types of curriculum that you can choose from:

1.Sonlight offers a comprehensive homeschool preschool curriculum that offers everything that your child will need to learn. This curriculum will save you time by providing you with everything that you need.

2."Before Five in a Row" contains a lot of great ideas to help you gently teach your preschooler to enjoy being a life-long learner. This includes numerous simple ideas and activities that are centered around 23 great books for children. There is also a section that will give you ideas of daily activities that you can do with your child.

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We've been homeschooling for 9 years.... it can be difficult at times. In general, it isn't as difficlt as it seems! we use a prepared curriculum, so that helps a lot.

Posted on 03/15/2008 at 6:03:36 PM

 
This article is great. I feel like I am not "qualified" to homeschool and give credit to those moms who do. Do you think you need to have a teaching background? I am afraid I would be all over the board and would need a structured plan to follow, not for preschool but for grade school. Have you written any articles that might address my concerns? Feel free to message me. Thank you for a great article.

Posted on 07/06/2007 at 12:07:00 AM

 
Honestly, it's not all that hard for some of us, but thank you.

Posted on 06/21/2007 at 6:06:00 PM

 
Ii give credit to moms who homeschool. It must be very hard.

Posted on 06/21/2007 at 6:06:00 PM

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