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Mar. 6, 2019
The Grade Level Dilemma for Gifted Kids Just Starting School
Parents of young, gifted children frequently wonder about grade level when it comes time to start schooling—"What grade is my child?" This question seems all-important because grade level is often used to determine when to start formal schooling, what types … Continue reading
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May. 15, 2018
How to Choose Among Sonlight Preschool, Pre-K, and A
When you are starting out as a homeschooler or adding enrichment to a daycare or preschool program, it can be an agonizing choice to pick which of Sonlight’s most basic programs is the best fit. All three programs—Preschool, Pre-K, and … Continue reading
Tagged choosing, curriculum, homeschool, kindergarten, prek, preschool, preschoolers, Sonlight
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May. 8, 2018
Failing Preschool: An Early Education Trend That Crushes Kids
"My daughter failed kindergarten because she wouldn't sit still." These words from a mom who wrote me recently were just another confirmation of the unrealistic (and unhealthy!) expectations for American kindergarten. Young children are born to explore, interact, and discover. … Continue reading
Jun. 23, 2017
3 Brilliant Ways to Foster a Love for Reading in the First Five Years
My husband and I always wanted a big family. We also decided early on that we wanted to homeschool. When we had five kids in five years and things got a little bleary, we were intentional about at least one thing: We … Continue reading
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Apr. 3, 2017
Homeschooling Your Preschooler with Younger Children Tagging On
Your oldest child is four or five years old, and you are considering homeschooling. But you also have at least one other younger child. How can you make this work? How do you homeschool your preschooler or Kindergartener with other, younger … Continue reading
Mar. 21, 2017
3 Reasons to Homeschool During Each Stage of Childhood
Regardless of your children's ages, you probably have overarching reasons to homeschool: teaching your faith to your kids, freedom to travel, meeting special learning needs, etc. But today I'd love to offer some specific reasons to homeschool at the various … Continue reading
Jul. 15, 2016
12 Learning Activities to Occupy Your Toddler During Homeschool
Homeschooling with toddlers is a delight, because they have a lot of energy and want to be involved. For those same reasons, homeschooling with toddlers can also be a challenge. Here are 12 ideas to occupy your toddler during your … Continue reading
