2007-12-26 12:16:42 · 12 answers · asked by Nora C 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
3 and 4 year olds generally don't need a lot of structured work, though you can sit down with coloring worksheets going over shapes, sizes, compare/contrast, and writing letters and numbers when they're up to it.
Lots of cut and paste activities are good, too, because it helps develop coordination. There are worksheets for that but you can also just have them cut out things from old magazines, for example have them go through and find "red" things or "circles" and let them have at it.
Lots of games, songs, rhymes, and stories. Kids books on tape are great.
Going on nature walks, going to hands-on museums and lots of artwork is also great for those ages.
See if your library has any children's reading programs, put on puppet shows at home, go to local fairs and shows.
There is a lot to do at that age.
2007-12-26 14:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by MSB 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
hi nora i also homeschool my daughter she is 11 these are some sights that just might help you but do you really want to have them start so young anyway homeschool.com is a sight that will let you search for some details on homeschooling also there is a sight in there that there is a school on the computer that is actually a class and they do have weekly homework that is due on friday i think it only cost 20 a year and they do all the gradeing and test my promblem now is my daughter doesnt get enough social time with children her own age but everything else is great if you want to my email is gatorgirlkelli@yahoo.com if any more questions
2007-12-27 20:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by Kelli L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello.
I am a 7th grader, this is my 1st year of homeschooling.
This is how me and my mom got started.
We went to our local Christian store, that has a big home school store. Find one of those in your local area. They are great help. You can talk to them. Get a paper to send into the state, so they know that you are homeschooled. We asked the lady that worked there, what cirriculum she used. She used "Christian Liberty Press". So we picked up a spelling book. I started with spelling. Then shortly after I got a NEW math set from Ebay. The cirriculum was A Beka. Then we got the rest of my books. You need to get a planning book. To plan out your lessons. You should interact your kids with other kids by, doing a co-op. I go to one every Friday for 3 hours. Also, I go to a church group. Make play dates with their friends.
Good Luck
Also...a website that helped me was WWW.K12.COM
2007-12-27 12:38:22 · answer #3 · answered by Kyndell. <3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enjoying life through books, outdoor exploration and local field trips is so much fun with this age group! Everything is brand new to them, they don't need to go to Disney World to be impressed!
As far as curriculum goes, if I were you I'd read The Well Trained Mind. I would make sure to visit the library for story time and to check out books. I'd check out books on tape, such as Charlotte's Web, to listen to in the car with the kids. It is amazing how enjoyable the kids find it to listen to real stories in the car - and they pick up so much more than you ever dreamed they would!
I also like Before Five in a Row - a great guide to looking at excellent children's literature (such as Blueberries for Sal) from many different perspectives (science, history, art and music). I also love the book "Baby Games" - in spite of the title it has many games and activities suitable for much older kids - recipes for playdough and so forth, plus other great ideas.
Check out local nature centers, museums and the like.
Bake together (makes a mess, but you have to start somewhere - my 9 year old can make pancakes from scratch start to finish, lasanga, pork chops and so forth).
Most importantly - shut off the TV and computer games - have them as a treat now and again, but don't make them the focus of your day. At this age they really need to have real life experiences, not sit in front of a screen.
Good luck and have fun!
2007-12-26 20:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by NJRoadie 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Here's a great site for Homeschooling Young Children. There are articles, lesson plans, a yahoogroup, and more:
http://www.universalpreschool.com/
2007-12-26 20:27:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
check out my website on homeschooling at homeschoolersconnection.com and join the yahoo group, there is a ton of info on the net and many free resources as well as at your local library.
Mama "B"
2007-12-26 22:00:05 · answer #6 · answered by zenzeni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might like to use the Montessori method for homeschooling your kids.
Check out this website; an affordable way to learn Montessori.
http://www.montessori-book.com
2007-12-27 15:24:43 · answer #7 · answered by montessori b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the ages of 3 and 4, learning is a natural. If you continue to make learning fun and interesting, they will never lose their love for learning.
Read to them a lot. Teach them their ABCs (don't sing them; teach the sounds that each letter makes). Starfall.com is a fun website that will help you with this. Allow them to learn through play and from just being with you. In the context of your family life, they will learn much.
2007-12-26 20:52:52 · answer #8 · answered by Ms. Phyllis 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I really recommend Five in a Row for younger kids. We love it.
You can do Before Five in a Row for ages 3 & 4. You sit together, cuddle and read books. You can take your science, social, etc out of the book and the kids have no clue they are learning frankly. :) My kind of education.
www.fiarhq.com
2007-12-26 20:48:59 · answer #9 · answered by pinkpiglet126 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I do not have an answer for you but if you get any input regarding teaching more at home, I currently have a 7yr old girl that I would like to advance in her learning myself and not depend on the school curriculum, not that their wrong, but I want my daughter advanced.
2007-12-26 20:24:54 · answer #10 · answered by brookeleigh25 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋