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[quote=Anonymous]I homeschool my younger one.  We just finished K.  I used the dept of education as a resource as well as the curriculum posted by Montessori. Also look around your area for enrichment classes for your LO to take on certain weekdays.  I have found that N. Va has a lot to offer for homeschoolers.  My LO also takes piano so we mix it up.  For starters, Definitely get a lesson plan book, laminator, dry erase markers, a standing whiteboard. Those are some good basics to have as you pull or make teaching materials.  I bought my laminator from amazon and it was fairly inexpensive ($39).

As the PP mentioned, the morning hours are the best hours to work with your little one.  The afternoon after lunch is more for independent time.  My DD will either work a puzzle, read, play piano, or just relax.

As for books to have on hand, the Spectrum books are great.  For K, I bought the reading, language, and math.

For handwriting, I used those dry erase flip charts where you trace the letters for uppercase and lowercase...the same fr numbers.

I will tell you that homeschooling does take a lot of initiative, persistence, patience, and discipline but if you are up for it, then you should do it.  I never imagined I old be doing it, but seeing the progress my LO has made this past semester has been incredible.  I can see how her confidence has skyrocketed and he proud she is of herself.  Those are the rewards!!!  Good luck and have fun.[/quote]

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