Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum Choices for 2024
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It’s time to share my kindergarten homeschool curriculum choices for 2024.
I’m Christine, the proud mama of three fantastic kids, ages nine, seven, and my youngest, who’s taking her first steps into the world of kindergarten at the sweet age of five.
A Little Context for Our Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum Choices for 2024
Last year, we embraced the wonders of preschool using Sunlight Core T and The Good and The Beautiful curriculum. It was honestly wonderful. We both enjoyed ourselves a lot.
This time around, I wanted to maintain that gentle and enjoyable pace but add a tad more structure to the mix. So, here we are, about to embark on another year of homeschool.
Math Musings: Kindergarten Math with Confidence
Let’s kick things off with math, shall we? For those familiar with my channel, you might have caught a recent flip-through of the curriculum we’ve chosen. We’re diving into “Kindergarten Math with Confidence.“
Now, I’ve used grades 1, 2, and 3 in the past with my older kiddos, but the kindergarten level is uncharted territory for me.
Excitement levels are high, armed with the workbook and the trusty PDF teacher’s manual. My daughter is repeatedly asking me when school is going to start. She’s thrilled to have her own math book.
This curriculum is short, sweet, and excellent at building a solid math foundation for little minds.
Highly recommended!
Language Arts: A Surprising Turn
Now, hold on to your hats because our language arts journey is taking an unexpected turn.
In the past, I’ve used The Good and The Beautiful, “How to Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons,” and All About Reading. But this time, we’re throwing a curveball with Abeka K4.
I can already hear some of you going, “Abeka, really?” Yes, indeed! Despite its reputation for intensity, I opted for the K4 version.
I didn’t want to rush into K5, given my little one’s age and readiness. Abeka is a gem if you’re comfortable tweaking it to suit your needs, and I am.
With a second-hand set sourced from eBay, we’re diving into a more gentle start to reading.
I’ve got the readers, the teacher lesson plans, and the consumable workbook ready to roll. A full flip-through video is on the horizon, where I’ll spill all the details on how I plan to tailor this curriculum to our pace.
Handwriting
We usually use The Good & The Beautiful for handwriting but I couldn’t resist the vibrant allure of Abeka, so I snagged “Writing with Phonics K4.”
With a delightful mix of handwriting, phonics practice, and coloring activities, it just seemed like the right one to go with.
It has 114 pages, so it’s set to be a regular companion for our thrice-weekly handwriting sessions.
Honestly, she loves handwriting and so I anticipate having to print off the level K handwriting from The Good & The Beautiful for her too this year.
The Almost-Forgotten Gem: Sunlight Core P
Before we wrap up, there’s a massive chunk of curriculum that nearly slipped my mind – Sunlight Core P.
Last year, we fell head over heels for Sunlight Core T, and this year, a kind viewer from down under offered me Core P.
It’s all about “Exploring God’s World,” a sort of pre-K adventure. While I didn’t grab the early learner workbooks, we’re diving deep into the literature.
The sheer number of books is impressive, promising us a cozy and literature-rich time.
Despite being the one with the most books, my little one has the lightest workload, and that’s perfectly fine by us.
Our Game Plan: Flexibility and Fun
As for our schedule, I’m aiming for four days of school a week, potentially adding a fifth day for Abeka, as its lessons are short and sweet.
My primary goal this year is to be flexible, tailoring our pace to whatever my little one is ready for. Whether it’s speeding up, slowing down, or taking detours, kindergarten calls for adaptability.
And there you have it – our curriculum choices for this kindergarten adventure. I’m looking forward to the surprises, challenges, and the sheer joy of learning together.
