| Typically, when people think of home schooling a | | | | follow a curriculum. |
| young child, they think that the parent would need | | | | 2. Look at all your options. Is there a guide or |
| a homeschool Kindergarten curriculum to be able | | | | resource that you could use instead of a |
| to do an effective job. Only the parent can decide | | | | curriculum that could help you stay on track and |
| whether they need a curriculum or not, but it's | | | | yet meet the learning style needs of your child? |
| best to always keep the needs of the child and | | | | Would your child learn best by filling in a workbook |
| not the parent as the most important factor in | | | | or making their own book? Children can learn in |
| their decision. | | | | many different ways and with many resources |
| 1. Look at your child's learning style. Do they love | | | | that don't fit the typical model of education. |
| to fill out workbooks or would they rather do | | | | 3. Realize how far you have brought your child |
| experiments? Most curriculums incorporate a good | | | | already. You taught them how to talk, dress |
| deal of workbooks and textbook reading into their | | | | themselves, feed themselves, walk, and get along |
| plan for the day. Children who love workbooks | | | | in life along with a host of other skills. Trust your |
| might think this is a great plan. On the other hand, | | | | judgement that you know what is best for your |
| children who prefer to do experiments, sing | | | | child and choose the education option that best |
| songs, or listen to books on tape might be in for | | | | fits their needs and your style of teaching. |
| a frustrating year if their parent expects them to | | | | |