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Goodfather,My kid is supposed to go to Pre-K in the Fall and, well, I don’t see it happening. If it does, there’s like a 10 percent chance I’m going to be comfortable with it. I have a fairly flexible work schedule and with a little sacrifice — and, yeah, a lot of work — can maybe make it work with homeschooling. My question: Is my kid missing out on anything? Will they be ready when Kindergarten comes around? And what do I need to do at home to prepare them?Pre-paring in Pennsylvania Your question puts me in a bit of an...

You may have heard of narration, especially in Charlotte Mason homeschool circles, and wondered what it is. Narration is really quite simple! Narration happens when a child can retell or write about what he has heard or read. Here are 7 reasons narration is a great benefit to home education. Narration Allows Parents To Discover What Children Are Learning If I child can tell you what they just heard or read, you know that “got it!” Narration also lets you know how much they understand. Additionally, it can help you discern what they are still not grasping. Get 8 unit...

I’ve done messed up and I know it.  I’m better than that.  I’m not some sort of a rookie; a noob that doesn’t understand what can happen when you don’t pay attention to your toddler. I make fun of guys all the time that say, “I only turned my back for a second.”  And what did I do?  I turned my back for only a second. I was talking to my sister on the phone.  It was a call that required all my attention.  My toddler and I were having a great day.  A day filled with the park and...

Below you’ll find tons of fun art projects for kids to do. They’re part of a huge list of over 100 activities for preschoolers at home (or school!), so be sure to check that out too. The focus here is, of course, FUN art for kids! Preferably, fun art that is also simple and engaging. Even better if it uses just a few materials or materials you likely already have on-hand. So these art ideas are just right whether you’re in the classroom or at home with the kids during an extended school break. Simple, Fun Art Projects for Kids...

I get pretty pumped every year when the Build Your Bundle Curriculum Sale comes up! Here’s what I’ve learned during the past several years that I’ve been taking advantage of these savings. First, let me tell you what the Build Your Bundle sale is! It’s an amazing homeschool curriculum sale that offers you dozens and dozens of digital books for 75-90% off! It offers books from preschool to high school, resources for parents, items for kids with special needs, and much more. This sale truly is wonderful, which is why I share it with you every year and take advantage...