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 […]
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As homeschool parents we spend a lot of time reading aloud to our kids. If you’re anything like me, there comes a point when you’re eager to share longer, more complex stories with your child, but they may not have the attention span or the maturity to listen to a […]
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I have such fond memories of making the transition from picture books to chapter books with my young kids. There’s something really special about the first few times you make it through a real chapter book together. And I must confess, there are certain books my kids are entirely capable […]
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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 […]
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This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! Whether you need a gift for a Dad in your life or a book that you can cuddle up and read with your own kids, these stories all celebrate the gifts of fatherhood. From board books for little […]
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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 […]
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This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page! 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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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