Big
"A" and Little "a"
Since the earlier we begin academics, the more problems are revealed,
were the problems there waiting to be discovered or does the
premature introduction of lessons cause the problems? By Vivian
Paley
Do
You Need to Teach Kindergarten?
"What curriculum do you suggest for Kindergarten?"
This is a question I am frequently asked by parents. It is also
a question I find particularly difficult to provide a quick,
easy response to. The truth is I do not believe that a curriculum
is necessary for Kindergarten, but that usually is not the answer
parents are looking for or expect. By Karen Gibson.
A
Homeschool Curriculum for Preschool and Kindergarten
Early years are the perfect time to provide an atmosphere where
the child can freely dream and play and explore and grow in both
body and imagination. By Lillian Jones
Home-Schooling 101
Savita Iyer is a freelance financial journalist now living in The Netherlands who frequently guest blogs for Working Parents in Business Week. Will my child miss out on a lot if I don't do anything? How do home-schoolers sustain the momentum? I would love to get some thoughts.
Homeschooling
3 and 4 Year Olds
Paula's Archives of an email discussion about starting to homeschool
younger than 5 year olds. (A good answer as to why I don't have
a "preschoolers" section on A to Z Home's Cool!)
Kindergarten_at_Home
Discussion list for parents homeschooling preschool and kindergarten,
ages 1-5. Topics include curriculum selection (whether necessary
or not), teaching tips, creative learning ideas, time management,
as well as others.
Kindergarten
Skills and Ability Development: What? Why? How?
The kindergarten parent is left with the feeling that, although
each suggestion is important, it shouldn't be so overwhelming
and guilt-laden. Today's kindergarten parent wants more!
Looking
at Those Lessons
Your 4-year-old isn't wired for lessons. He's wired for play.
That's how he learns. Through play. By Carol Narigon, HEM N/D
2002.
Reflecting
on the Value of Materials and Classes
We all come into homeschooling with some common preconceptions
of what the program should be - but many who have been at it
for a while or raised homeschool grads are likely to strongly
suggest not setting up a structured study program for young children.
This is where some misunderstanding can come into play. By Lillian
Jones.
Tyger!
Tyger! burning bright
With Matthew we have so far chosen a hands-on, eclectic, delight-directed
learning path. As he grows, the path will change. For now, there
are some days when he teaches me, some when I teach him.
Unschooling
Benny's never heard of un-kindergarten though. That's because I made up the term last night. On our first un-kindergarten day, Benny got up at noon, a little later than his usual eleven a.m. start. I worked on my latest novel while he slept, as I always do. Brad, who's a professor at NYU, headed out to teach his first class of the semester. By Joanne Rendell.