Are you searching for good-quality, living books to read with your homeschool kindergartener? Look no further! We’ve rounded up a list of beautiful picture books on all sorts of topics from history, to science, to poetry and more, as well as some recommended chapter books to help your child build […]
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Introducing A Picture Book Preschool: A Gentle, Affordable Program for Preschool at Home
If you’ve heard us say anything about homeschooling the early years, it’s probably that you don’t need an official curriculum for preschool. We wholeheartedly believe that the best way to spend these precious years is with a good stack of picture books. That’s why we’ve created A Picture Book Preschool […]
Read MoreOur Favorite Picture Books About Shapes and Colors for Preschoolers
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! The preschool years are a great time to help your child begin to recognize and name basic shapes and colors. You can do this quite naturally as you go throughout your day just by pointing out and discussing […]
Read MoreIs My Child Ready to Read?
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! This statement may come as a surprise to you, but you have been teaching your child to read since shortly after birth! The very first time you read your baby Goodnight Moon, pointed to a stop sign while […]
Read More100 Books Every Homeschool Preschooler Should Know
Finding worthy picture books to place before your preschooler can sometimes feel like wading through a garbage heap looking for a few precious pearls. We have endless options available to us, but not all books for the 5 and under crowd are created equal. In this list you’ll find the […]
Read MoreCan Music Improve Learning? The Importance of Nurturing Musical Experiences in Childhood
Music makes great contributions to the child’s cognitive development and this starts even in the womb. Before birth, the baby (in the twentieth week of gestation) can hear sounds such as heartbeat, breathing rhythm, mother’s voice, and at the same time respond to these stimuli by moving or kicking. Thus, […]
Read MoreFree Calendar Printable Pack for Your Homeschool
Your preschool and early elementary children will love learning all about the calendar using this free printable. With traceable calendar pages, months of the year flashcards, Spanish practice pages, and worksheets that help your kids track each day’s weather and temperature, these are the perfect addition to your daily homeschool […]
Read MoreTen Reasons Homeschooling May Be the Best Place for Your Child with Special Needs
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Your homeschool may be the best place for your child with autism, Down syndrome, specific learning disabilities, or other special needs. You can T.E.A.C.H. your child to give him unique advantages from the comfort and safety of your […]
Read MoreBack to School Printable Pack
As the summer winds down, it’s almost time to turn the corner and start a new school year! The first day of school calls for the perfect photo ops. Take pics of your kiddos holding up these posters, or start decorating your school room to celebrate the start of your […]
Read MoreHomeschooling Your Littles: The Value of Learning Through Play
When you’re eager to get started on your homeschooling journey and you see the lovely pictures other homeschool families are posting online, let alone their traditionally-schooled peers, it can be really tempting to fill your preschooler’s days with structured activities, workbooks, and flashcards. Sometimes this impulse is born out of […]
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