I am of the mindset that it is better to wait a little bit before starting kids in school. I'd rather my boys be the oldest in the class vs the youngest. They will be going to school for so long, and then working. Why not leet them have a little bit more time being a kid, with less worries. That being said, I think it's also a good thing to follow the lead of your child. That is why I am going to start homeschool preschool with Tanner next week. I believe he is ready for a little something more. I have the next 2.5 years roughly planned out.
Starting January 2015 I will be doing the plan from the ebook The Preschool Journey (written by Angela Thayer from teachingmama.org). I feel like this is a wonderful way for both of us to get used to the idea of "doing school" at home. It's very much play based. Crafts, sensory, games, etc. She has everything planned out for me already, along with a list of books to incorporate. I will add in a few extra activities here there to incorporate holidays and special events. I also have a plan to incorporate Bible studying and "All by myself" boxes from 1+1+1=1. Tanner really thrives doing sensory play (marbles, sand, rice, pouring water...).
Starting in September 2015 I will do a mix of Carisa's curriculum (from 1+1+1=1) and Erica's curriculum (from Confessions of a Homeschooler). And when Tanner is ready I will add in Becky's reading curriculum from This Reading Mama.
This should be a good foundation for us all before getting into actual Kindergarten curriculum. Each year will get progressively less play based and more teaching focused. But like I said earlier, this is all roughly planned. I know I will follow Tanner's lead and what works for him. We will change things up if need be when the time comes for it.
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