I’m so excited to share with you the second video of my current You Tube season! I actually posted it to You Tube earlier this week, but I’m just now finding time to write a post about it here at Mama’s Learning Corner.
How do I know what to teach my child in our homeschool?
Oh my. I get this question almost daily.
In those early years of homeschooling – whether you’re starting your homeschool in Kindergarten or in 5th grade or in 9th grade – creating learning goals can be overwhelming.
Where does a homeschool mama even start?
This was my exact question over 7 years ago when we began homeschooling my oldest child.
How do I know what to teach my child in our homeschool?
There are several resources out there to help homeschoolers determine what learning goals should be. I’ve listed my favorites in the video!
Take a listen and then let me know how you determine what you’ll teach your child during your homeschool year.
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Resources Mentioned in this Video:
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I mentioned several resources in the video, which you can find below. But make sure you watch the video, too! 🙂
— The Well-Trained Mind – I have the 4th edition (just published) and it’s marvelous!
— What Your Child Need to Know When – make sure you buy a used copy – they’re cheap!
— I am kicking myself for not mentioning this one in the video because it’s incredibly helpful! Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool to High School
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Wow this is so so so helpful! Thank you so much!
I’m so glad!! Thank you for watching! 🙂
xo, Lauren
So helpful! I just decided recently that I didn’t want to do as much desk work with my 8yr old. And I had no idea where to start! I ordered the book with the checklists and I cannot wait for it to come in the mail. Thank you.
Hi
Thank you for the video! I am new at this. Our daughter is 5. I am having a hard time on where to start. Should i cover a month at a time. For instance It is September..so this month we talk about etc etc and also work on number, letters, books, hands on etc i am already overwhelmed lol
Should i base our work off of each month or week…
All the help i can get is greatly appreciated
Thank you
Wendy
Hi Wendy! I’m sorry that I didn’t see your email when you first sent it! So forgive this late reply.
The beauty of homeschooling is that you can do it any way you want. 🙂
I’ll be honest that there are SO many “methods” of how to homeschool those early years that it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what to actually do on a day to day basis.
I would ponder the goals you want to achieve for your 5yo – want to teach her to read? work on math each day? Make sure you include living books? Make sure she enjoys time outside each day? Is nature study important?
Figure out what those first 3-4 goals are and then base your daily decisions off of those.
Hope that helps!
xo, Lauren