Does anyone know any good curriculum for a homeschool for a kindergarten?

Question

Single dad, looking for something free or very inexpensive.

Answer 1

http://www.first-school.ws/ It goes from pre-k through kindergarten. There are lots of printables and links. http://www.readinga-z.com/newfiles/preview.html there are 30 free printable children's books. My children have really enjoyed these sites. Also try this http://pbskids.org/ for fun educational games.

This seems pretty thorough also http://homeschooling.about.com/cs/kindergarten/a/kindergarten.htm

good luck and have fun.

Answer 2

Well, you can start off with your basics. Making sure that your child knows their name , work on the alpha bets, numbers, shapes, colors, etc. You can also begain to spell simple words such as cat, dog, etc and the spelling of their name. Learning their address is a good thing as well. I have a cousin that teaches kindergarten, and those are the basic things she teache. You could buy some easy to read books with short sentences. I am not sure were you live, but were i live we have a store called the Knowlege Tree. This store sells everything that teachers use to teach their class. So if you could find a store like that in your neighborhood that would work well. If not the internet is full of information. Also use things around the house. For example you could write lables on items in the house. I'ved started doing things like that with my childern and their only 2 and 3 years old. Just try to be creative with teaching your child. Because parents are the best teachers. I commend you on being a single dad and trying. Keep up the good work.

Answer 3

I don't know what state you are in but check with your local school district some have homeschool programs that are free. Around here there are different charter schools that are considered public school but it is all homeschool based with classes that you can take on campus. Google your area for homeschooling groups--they are a great source and a big help with groups as well--the only question I have for you is as a single dad how are you going to have the time to properly educate your child--are you a stay at home dad? Most homeschoolers have a parent at home all the time.

Answer 4

The Public Library, you can print out the World book goals and just teach to them. Abeka is Christian and so is SOS, both cost too much and are not enough fun.

Five in a Row is pretty cheap and you can get it used over on vegsource or just use the book list :) You can do notebooking, Montessori at home, Charlotte Mason method, or unit studies through the year. You have a LOT of inexpensive or free ways to do the K year.

Our family unschools Kndgn and I love the list on the ambleside site of things children should learn through their 6th year. Have fun deciding!!!

Answer 5

1. McGuffey Readers to get started in phonics. Another great book is "The First Reader" by Phyllis Schlafly (Eagle Forum).
2. A good set of math flashcards with manipulatives for working out equations. (we've used unpopped corn, rice grains, macaroni, beans)
3. Measuring cups for learning beginning ratios and fractions
4. Lego blocks for sorting colors
5. Pencil and paper -- large writing lines
6. Wall clock to learn to tell time.

Really, you can use just about anything that you have around the house. Take a tablet of paper and make your own phonics book or flashcards.

Answer 6

Try an Ebeka catalog. Go to a private school and ask them what curriculum they use. The public Library is also a wonderful source of knowledge for home schooling. Good Luck!!

Answer 7

For Kinder. I really don't think you need a curriculum at that level. I never purchased any real curriculum for my kids until they reached 3rd grade. There are so many websites that offer free worksheets, and give arts & crafts instruction, you can also find "e-books" to download/print for them so they can start learning how to read. You can buy flash cards, take them to the Library to check out books. Take a look at these websites:
http://www.edhelper.com/
http://abcteach.com/
http://www.mathsisfun.com/

Answer 8

For free check the library. If you want to buy it: Abecca and Sonlight are Christian curriculum. Also, there are teacher and Education supply stores that anyone can buy things at. I taught my kids ABC's, numbers and how to read before kindergarten.

Answer 9

How about what you have around the house? Kindergarten is all about learning letters, learning to write your name, count to 10-20, recognize 1-10, things like that. If you want something really cheap to help, go check out workbooks at Staples, Walmart, places like that.

Answer 10

I would check with your local school district or state board of education. They probably have curriculum guidelines that homeschool students need to follow to get an equivalent education.

Answer 11

I belong to this group, and have a hand in homeschooling, even though my kids are grown:
http://groups.msn.com/HomeSchool

At that age, I filled the kitchen sink with water and had them play with measuring cups. Teach them the basics. Show them your checkbook and how you balance (?) it. Tape names of household items on everything. Read fun books. Look up simple science projects online....No need for pressure. My son would sit under the dining table if he had to do too much paperwork.