Preschool/Elementary Resources

The following resources are listed as a springboard for your research into home education. The list is not exhaustive by any means, and inclusion or deletion of an item should not necessarily be construed to be an HSLDA endorsement or censorship of any resource. Some materials carried below may not be written from your family’s worldview or may include resource suggestions inconsistent with your worldview so, as always, parents are encouraged to use discernment in selecting materials appropriate for your family’s needs.

Articles

“First Things First: Working with a Preschooler” by Jane Lambert
“FirstYear Advice: To a Mother of Four, ages 10, 8, 6, and 4” by Kara Murphy
“Homeschooling Young Children” (short radio interviews with Vicki Bentley on Homeschool Heartbeat)
“Insights on Teaching Preschoolers” by Marilyn Boyer
“Keeping Little Ones Busy” by Susan Lemons
“Music Education for Infants and Toddlers? YES!” by Kathy Hargis
“Preschoolers: Shaping Little Hearts” Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 by Rick and Marilyn Boyer
“Putting the HOME in Homeschooling—Introducing the 5 D’s” by Clay and Sally Clarkson
“Top Tips for Teaching Toddlers” by Mary Pride (Practical Homeschooling magazine)
“Typical Course of Study for Preschool”—World Book
“What to Do with a Child Before Age Ten” by Harvey and Laurie Bluedorn (Practical Homeschooling magazine)
“What to Do with Your Preschooler/Early Learner” by Vicki Bentley
“What Your Preschooler Really Needs” by Susan Lemons
Heart of the Matter (Online) blog by various authors
“Preschool at Home Changed My Life” by Kendra Fletcher
Preschoolers & Peace blog by Kendra Fletcher

Books & Curriculum

Mommy, Teach Me! by Barbara Curtis
Mommy, Teach Me to Read! by Barbara Curtis
No Ordinary Child: Unlocking the Leader Within Your Child by Denise Mira
Raising Real Men: Surviving, Teaching, and Appreciating Boys by Hal and Melanie Young
Slow and Steady, Get Me Ready by June Oberlander
The Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading by Jessie Wise and Sara Buffington
The Smarter Preschooler: Unlocking Your Child’s Intellectual Potential by Renee and Mike Mosiman
Parenting From the Heart: Practical Parenting From A Mom of 14 Children by Marilyn Boyer
Fun Projects for Hands-On Character Building by Rick and Marilyn Boyer
Horizons preschool curriculum kit—Designed to accommodate a 3- to 5-day schedule, 180 lessons begin with a Bible theme and then flow into engaging activities and academic subjects, including social studies, language arts, math, phonics, and science. Includes suggestions for arts and crafts, music, story times, field trips, and other enrichment opportunities. Softcovers.
The Weaver Curriculum: Interlock Program for Preschool and Kindergarten
Entertaining and Educating Your Preschool Child, Usborne Books
Homepreschool and Beyond by Susan Lemons
The Smarter Preschooler: Unlocking Your Child’s Intellectual Potential by Renee and Mike Mosiman
Before Five in a Row by Steve and Jane Lambert
Early Education at Home by Jean Soyke

Other Preschool Curriculum

Many of the books listed here include activities and resources for your young learner, using materials you probably have around the house. For those who would like a more “packaged” option, here’s a starting point!