Comments on: Our Favourite Pre-K and Kindergarten Read Aloud Boy Books

By: bethany (dreadlock girl)

bethany (dreadlock girl) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:22:18 +0000

So it is up to you, each child has a different level of attention to books. We started super young, so sitting as long as there were pictures every once in a while was not a problem…but it completely depends on the kids. So if you are having to remind the child to pay attention too often I would just tell them to draw something from the story, it can be whatever they would choose.

Thanks for your comment, let me know if you have more questions…..I really need to do another homeschooling post, we’ve been reading some amazing books that I should get on here :)

By: Sarah C

Sarah C — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:33:42 +0000

I know this post is a few years old, but I just saw it and was wondering if you read all the above books to both boys? My almost 4 yr old daughter is getting ready for chapter book read alouds, but I’m not sure about little brother. Also, do they sit and listen or do some quiet activity while you’re reading? Thanks!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:12:35 +0000

Yay for you!! You will never regret this decision, although there may be moments of doubting your sanity :) I have homeschooled all three of my children from the start and this year I graduate my second. I have used Sonlight for the last 6 years and love it! Tapestries made us all cry lol!! When I discovered Sonlight I cried again but from joy this time :) I didn’t actually use any (formal)curriculum until Jr. High. We just read good books and used a lot of “fun” type science books. We did Singapore math and that was the only subject that the kids really thought of as “school”. This has been an amazing journey that I will be sad to see end in two years, enjoy every minute…the time flies!!!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:18:21 +0000

Tapestry takes you through history from Genesis to now 4 times during your schooling. Each time you read a deeper section of books.

If you are a visual learner you’ll love Math u see. It is a very successful program and at the end students are testing very competetively who have used it. They tend to be able to get further in high school making it through trig instead of just algebra.

You should check out Apologia Science…I’m a huge fan and it is useable for all your kids together. It is a read aloud and you add to it. Specifically set up for homeschool families learning together.
Yes, I order books new…Amazon has super saver shipping on orders over 25.00 (Free). I used to go to all the book stores mostly because I love books and the whole experience. Now I save the experience for special days and just order my books for school.
Heidi

By: bethany (Dreadlock Girl)

bethany (Dreadlock Girl) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:44:15 +0000

Hey Heidi! I have been looking into different math courses. I really like the Math U See one since I am a visual learner and I know that Jackson is too. I think we will probably go that route. I need to get the What your Child needs to Know, that is a great resource, thank you.

I googled Tapestry of Grace and found the site, it looks great! Is it just for highschool though? I only saw years 1-4 and I am guessing that is highschool.So you just see what is listed in Tapestry of Grace and order them new on Amazon? I don’t know how to get free shipping on used there.

Thank you Heidi so much for your insight and I will be coming to you with questions for sure! Blessings and thank you.