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How
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Kindergarten
I remember the day I realized that Kindergarten Was Upon Us. Oh, my gosh! I thought. Can I really do this? Have I made the right decisions on how to go about this? Should I have gotten those other books? What if I mess up my kids' education??? Thankfully, those feelings of panic don't last forever, although they were very real at the time. And if you talk to any number of honest homeschoolers, you will find that we ALL go through periods--periodically--of panic over whether or not we are "doing the right thing". Trust me, it's normal. But it's not inevitable. You can minimize your anxiety. You most certainly can prepare yourself so that you have answers to those panicky questions that surface in your brain every so often. And you can begin from the beginning. Kindergarten is still considered by many to be the beginning of formal education (although most veteran homeschoolers know this is silly). And since most people are familiar with and comfortable with the public school model, this is when they will start asking questions about your child's education. Quite often, it's those questions that spark the feelings of panic. But honestly, think about it. You've been teaching your child for five years now. What's so different about Kindergarten? I'll tell you what's different. Nothing. You are simply continuing on doing what you've always been doing: helping your child learn and build upon what he or she has already learned. It's the same model you will follow always. At the most basic level, it's what anyone does who learns anything--they build upon what they already know. Unfortunately, not everyone feels the same way. Some people think there has to be a huge change of life that takes place at the beginning of Kindergarten. That might work for some, and that's fine. But for many of us, it doesn't work. So thank goodness for resources like Heidi's How to HomeSchool Kindergarten This wonderful, 33-page e-book has sections entitled, Relationships, The 4 Essentials, Environment, and Resources. What I like about these sections is how Heidi discusses the importance of the relationships within the family and the environment within the home. She shares with you what she considers to be the essential ingredients of any Kindergarten education, and she gives you a glimpse into her family's life with how they organize and what they use as resources! Very helpful. You know, the more I think about it, the more I think this guide is helpful to just about ANYONE starting out in homeschooling--whether your child is Kindergarten age or not. Many of her ideas are timeless. But wait! There's more. Heidi has also included sections on Letters, Reading, and Writing; Numbers; Science; History; Bible; and Art and Music. This is where the rubber meets the road for those "beginning" learners. Heidi provides specific, down-to-earth methods for teaching your child in all of these areas. But don't worry! You don't have to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of subjects listed above. As Heidi says in the science section, "When my son tells me he wants to do chemistry, to him that is sprinkling baking soda in each sink of our house and then pouring vinegar over it to see the bubbles." That is the best kind of science--the everyday life kind--and it's perfect for Kindergarten. This book will be perfect, also, to help you get started in your homeschooling journey--no matter what age your child is. How to HomeSchool Kindergarten $9.95
* * * * * Check out Heidi's other homeschool resources: Internet Resources for Homeschooling and her free resource called How to Homeschool Using the Best Resources You can send for your free copy today:
You'll be glad you did!
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