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What I Wish I'd Known About The Elementary Years
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Today, we listen in as Tina and Jenny discuss their thoughts about educating children in the early elementary years.
Take-Aways:
- There is no need to "start ear1y". Let the child demonstrate readiness instead.
- No one method (or curriculum) is right for everyone. What's right is what works for your kids/family. No need to buy expensive curriculum.
- Focus on the 3Rs at first (reading; 'riting; and 'rithmetic).
- Short lessons (15 min. each w/breaks in between), less than 2 hours a day on academics (to grow & maintain a child's love of learning).
- Other subjects (history, science, health, etc.) can be occasional and less formal.
- Look for learning in everyday living & non-traditional resources (children's literature, movies, games, outings, etc.).
- TRUST God and the process.
- Family dynamics/character/atmosphere is most important.
- Find a "tribe" of like-minded homeschoolers in SOCIAL homeschool groups (not academic co-ops).
Recommendations:
- Egermeier's Bible Story Book, The Child's Story Bible by Catherine Vos
- A+ Learning (a reading game)
- Amish Pathways Readers
- Pentime Penmanship
- All About Spelling
- Christian Light Education (math)
- Professor Noggin (games)
- TruthQuest History
- Berean Builders (science)
- Cedarmont Kids (music)
Links:
- Homeschool Loft: https://www.homeschoolloft.com
- The Homeschool Resource Roadmap: https://www.homeschoolroadmap.org
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