Homeschooling Kindergarten Curriculum Options If you are homeschooling parents in Pennsylvania, you can check out my post on PA Homeschool Laws. I suggest checking out HSLDA for state requirements. What Subjects Are Required For Kindergarten Homeschool? Participate in physical education activities to develop gross motor skills and coordinationĮnhance critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activitiesĬultivate a sense of curiosity and ask questions about the world around them Introduction to early geography concepts such as maps and locations (home, school, community)ĭevelop an understanding of time concepts, including days of the week and months of the yearĮxposure to basic musical concepts, including rhythm, melody, and movementĮnhance creativity and imaginative thought through art activitiesĮngage in observation and contemplation through exposure to fine artsīuild fine motor skills through hands on activities involving cutting, gluing, and manipulating small objects Practice writing with proper letter and number formationĭevelop basic phonemic awareness skills like identifying rhyming wordsĭevelop essential pre-reading skills like print awarenessĮxposure to various storytelling and literacy activities such as plays and audiobooksĭevelop listening and reading comprehension skills through read-aloud sessions and discussionsĮxplore basic scientific concepts like plants, animals, weather, and four seasons Recognize and identify letters and letter sounds Learn to recognize and write their name and other simple words Possess basic knowledge of shapes, colors, and sizes
Learn about different cultures, traditions, and celebrations to promote diversity and inclusionĮncourage cooperative learning, teamwork, and positive interaction with othersĭevelop number recognition and counting skillsīegin basic addition and subtraction concepts Participate in group learning activities (hit up the local library!)ĭevelop empathy and emotional awareness by recognizing and expressing feelingsĮngage in dramatic play and role-playing activities to develop language and social skills Master basic hygiene and self-care habitsĭevelop a sense of responsibility by participating in family chores and tasksĮngage in simple problem-solving activitiesĭevelop skills like sharing, taking turns, and communicating effectively Understand and follow multi-step directions and daily routines Kindergarten Year Skills Executive Functioning Skills You might be pleasantly surprised that many kindergarten skills may not even need a curriculum or lesson plans! In these early years, homeschooling kindergarten should be about exploration and learning fun - not rigor! But don't get overwhelmed! Many times kids learn these essential skills in everyday situations. It's an extensive list beyond letters and numbers because it details what parents may not realize has some form of formal instruction inside a classroom. This is a developmental list, not a state requirement list. Here's a comprehensive list of educational goals, foundational topics, and skills kindergarteners should learn during a typical year. There are approximately 8 billion options for teaching your child, so your best bet is not to get too focused on what everyone else is doing.
What's the best kindergarten homeschool curriculum? Who knows! The one that works for you and your child - that's the perfect homeschool curriculum.
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