Preschoolers vary from 2 to 5 years old and usually attend class a few days each week. Preschool prepares children for kindergarten by offering a more relaxed school environment and the chance to develop skills needed for kindergarten. Whether you plan to home school your child long-term or just for a year, you can educate your child at home in a way that is fun, relaxing and beneficial for both of you. Not only will you have the pleasure of watching your child learn, but you will have the opportunity to teach new skills that will benefit your child for years to come.
Instructions
1. Find out the home school requirements for your state. The requirements vary from state to state, so check with a state law information website, such as the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) or talk to the director of a local home school group. Some states require that home school parents hold a college degree, while others simply require parents to keep records of all school activities.
2. Create a lesson plan. Decide whether you will home school every day or just a few days each week. Use an organizer or teacher's lesson planner to keep track of what days you school your child, how many hours you teach, what workbook pages you want your child to complete each day and any field trips you plan.
3. Select a preschool curriculum to use with your child. You may choose to use curriculum for each subject your child studies, or you may prefer to use it only for writing and reading skills. Only you know what works best with your family, so choose a curriculum you and your child feel comfortable with. Most curriculum includes tear-out worksheets for your child.
4. Play learning-based games with your child. Put together puzzles, build with building blocks, play outside and talk about bugs and other things you find or just give your child some art supplies and let the imagination run free. For preschoolers, learning often comes most naturally when it is enjoyable and free-spirited, so don't be afraid to make messy art projects or complete outdoor science projects.
5. Join a home school support group in your area. Home school support groups usually meet once a week and offer home school parents the chance to get to know one another, talk about home school methods and strategies, allow the children to play together and even offer classes for the children as a group. Some home school groups charge a small fee for membership, while others are completely free.
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