Quick curriculum based on this video: Kindergarten Curriculum (Age 5) Daily Schedule (Approx. 40 minutes of structured learning, 3 days a week) 1. Morning Circle (5 minutes): • Sing the alphabet song. • Practice counting aloud to 100. • Review days of the week or months of the year. 2. Literacy (15 minutes): • Recognize and name all 26 letters of the alphabet (upper and lowercase). • Practice phonics: Associate each letter with its sound. • Read simple CVC words (e.g., cat, bat, run) using flashcards or books. • Writing practice: Form letters neatly, focusing on uppercase first, then lowercase. 3. Math (15 minutes): • Counting practice: Use manipulatives (blocks, beads) to count to 100. • Introduce basic addition and subtraction (sums up to 10). • Teach counting by 5s and 10s using a number chart. • Hands-on learning: Understand place value (e.g., 37 = 3 tens + 7 ones). 4. Play-Based Learning (5 minutes): • Rhyming game: Find words that rhyme (e.g., “cat” rhymes with “hat”). • Sound game: Identify words starting with a specific sound (e.g., “What starts with ‘B’?”). Weekly Enrichment Activities 1. Reading and Storytime: • Read books daily, including storybooks and informational books. • Discuss story characters, settings, and moral lessons. 2. Art and Creativity: • Coloring, drawing, and painting for fine motor skills. • Create alphabet and number crafts (e.g., make “A” out of clay). 3. Physical Activity: • Play outdoors for at least 30 minutes daily. • Engage in activities like running, climbing, or jumping. 4. Life Skills: • Practice writing first and last names. • Memorize personal information like phone number and address. Curriculum Focus Areas 1. Literacy Goals: • Recognize all letters and their sounds. • Sound out basic words (CVC words). • Begin writing simple words and sentences. 2. Math Goals: • Count to 100. • Understand simple addition and subtraction. • Grasp the concept of tens and ones. 3. Social and Emotional Development: • Practice patience and kindness through reading and group activities. • Answer your child’s questions about the world through everyday conversations. 4. Science and Social Studies (Informal): • Learn through books and nature exploration (e.g., observe animals, seasons). • Discuss basic topics like the solar system or simple geography. Tips for Parents • Flexibility: Adjust activities based on your child’s learning pace and interest. • Encourage Curiosity: Let your child ask questions and explore answers together. • Minimal Curriculum: Focus on foundational skills; avoid overwhelming them with too many formal lessons. • Incorporate Play: Learning happens through play, sensory activities, and real-world experiences.
I think my 5-year-old (starting kindergarten in September) already knows most of this. But I think the most daunting thing for me is establishing a schedule that ensures we accomplish what we want to accomplish each day. I am NOT an organized person, and I don't like being constrained by a schedule, though I know kids benefit from them. My child also has a little sister who is three, and wants my attention all. The. Time. Wish me luck... lol.
I approach Kindergarden literally the exact same way as you described. My youngest is now in 1st grade, so no more Kindergarten around here. I love teaching Kindergarten!
I haven't finished the whole video yet, but i wanted to say you're like a breath of fresh air at the new homeschooling mama! This can be overwhelming but within the first 4 minutes you made me feel like I got this!
so helpful thank you! i was so overwhelmed on what to teach my 5 year old at home and this is very reassuring , he already knows all the things you listed , just needs some work here and there but thank you!
Hey Julie, Happy Tuesday. I love that you have goals for your kindergartners that you want them to master before the year is over. However you’re not going to make them fail kindergarten just because they don’t master something during the year you will just delay it for the next year. ❤ I love these kinds of videos and learning more about the goals that you want Wesley to meet. I would love if you could do these kinds of videos for all of your kids. ❤
Absolutely love this! Our plan for kindergarten is Math with Confidence K, Explode the Code, 100 Easy Lessons, Handwriting Without Tears, and reading a lot of books to teach social studies and science.
Can you show us how you teach the numbers 1-100, with blocks I think you said. I'm having a hard time getting my son to recognize. numbers and put them in order.
Could you touch on how some of your kids learn differently? Since you have 5. I only have my 1 son who is 5, so I don’t have anything to judge on whether it’s typical or not for the things we’re going through. Not sure if that makes any sense.
I think so many people are intimidated by the just starting process. I agree with the gentle start approach.
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Quick curriculum based on this video:
Kindergarten Curriculum (Age 5)
Daily Schedule (Approx. 40 minutes of structured learning, 3 days a week)
1. Morning Circle (5 minutes):
• Sing the alphabet song.
• Practice counting aloud to 100.
• Review days of the week or months of the year.
2. Literacy (15 minutes):
• Recognize and name all 26 letters of the alphabet (upper and lowercase).
• Practice phonics: Associate each letter with its sound.
• Read simple CVC words (e.g., cat, bat, run) using flashcards or books.
• Writing practice: Form letters neatly, focusing on uppercase first, then lowercase.
3. Math (15 minutes):
• Counting practice: Use manipulatives (blocks, beads) to count to 100.
• Introduce basic addition and subtraction (sums up to 10).
• Teach counting by 5s and 10s using a number chart.
• Hands-on learning: Understand place value (e.g., 37 = 3 tens + 7 ones).
4. Play-Based Learning (5 minutes):
• Rhyming game: Find words that rhyme (e.g., “cat” rhymes with “hat”).
• Sound game: Identify words starting with a specific sound (e.g., “What starts with ‘B’?”).
Weekly Enrichment Activities
1. Reading and Storytime:
• Read books daily, including storybooks and informational books.
• Discuss story characters, settings, and moral lessons.
2. Art and Creativity:
• Coloring, drawing, and painting for fine motor skills.
• Create alphabet and number crafts (e.g., make “A” out of clay).
3. Physical Activity:
• Play outdoors for at least 30 minutes daily.
• Engage in activities like running, climbing, or jumping.
4. Life Skills:
• Practice writing first and last names.
• Memorize personal information like phone number and address.
Curriculum Focus Areas
1. Literacy Goals:
• Recognize all letters and their sounds.
• Sound out basic words (CVC words).
• Begin writing simple words and sentences.
2. Math Goals:
• Count to 100.
• Understand simple addition and subtraction.
• Grasp the concept of tens and ones.
3. Social and Emotional Development:
• Practice patience and kindness through reading and group activities.
• Answer your child’s questions about the world through everyday conversations.
4. Science and Social Studies (Informal):
• Learn through books and nature exploration (e.g., observe animals, seasons).
• Discuss basic topics like the solar system or simple geography.
Tips for Parents
• Flexibility: Adjust activities based on your child’s learning pace and interest.
• Encourage Curiosity: Let your child ask questions and explore answers together.
• Minimal Curriculum: Focus on foundational skills; avoid overwhelming them with too many formal lessons.
• Incorporate Play: Learning happens through play, sensory activities, and real-world experiences.
I think my 5-year-old (starting kindergarten in September) already knows most of this. But I think the most daunting thing for me is establishing a schedule that ensures we accomplish what we want to accomplish each day. I am NOT an organized person, and I don't like being constrained by a schedule, though I know kids benefit from them. My child also has a little sister who is three, and wants my attention all. The. Time. Wish me luck... lol.
You don't need luck. You need to take action. Do well
I relate to this so much!
You don't need a schedule you need a routine. Big difference
I approach Kindergarden literally the exact same way as you described. My youngest is now in 1st grade, so no more Kindergarten around here. I love teaching Kindergarten!
I agree, in the younger years it’s best to focus on the 3 R’s and read, read, read to them.
Yes! 👏🏻
I haven't finished the whole video yet, but i wanted to say you're like a breath of fresh air at the new homeschooling mama! This can be overwhelming but within the first 4 minutes you made me feel like I got this!
so helpful thank you! i was so overwhelmed on what to teach my 5 year old at home and this is very reassuring , he already knows all the things you listed , just needs some work here and there but thank you!
So happy I found you
Just started teaching my 5 year old how to tell recognise the letters and numbers
Hey Julie, Happy Tuesday. I love that you have goals for your kindergartners that you want them to master before the year is over. However you’re not going to make them fail kindergarten just because they don’t master something during the year you will just delay it for the next year. ❤ I love these kinds of videos and learning more about the goals that you want Wesley to meet. I would love if you could do these kinds of videos for all of your kids. ❤
Would love videos like this for each grade! Especially the upper years. Even DITL videos of the upper years. Thank you for your consistency ❤
Ohh it gets so much more complicated in the older years!
@@mamatofive1 I know it well! My oldest 3 just turned 13, 12, and 11 one after the other 🥴🤧. I always try to remind myself that I'm not alone
@@mamatofive1 Way to discourage the rest of us. Geez.
Absolutely love this! Our plan for kindergarten is Math with Confidence K, Explode the Code, 100 Easy Lessons, Handwriting Without Tears, and reading a lot of books to teach social studies and science.
Thanks for sharing I’m thinking about homeschooling my 3 youngest!
Can you show us how you teach the numbers 1-100, with blocks I think you said. I'm having a hard time getting my son to recognize. numbers and put them in order.
Could you touch on how some of your kids learn differently? Since you have 5. I only have my 1 son who is 5, so I don’t have anything to judge on whether it’s typical or not for the things we’re going through. Not sure if that makes any sense.
I feel better about not having a huge curriculum for my kindergartner
I focus on these very subjects along bible stories and other fun things
Can you recommend some books for beginner readers
This is so easy to understand appreciate it