Welcome back to Redeeming Our Homes, I'm your host, Christine, and today in Episode 4, we're venturing into the heart of our homeschooling journey. As a Christian, part-time college professor, and mother who values an integrated approach to education, I've taken a leap into homeschooling my two little ones, and I'm excited to share the curriculum choices that are shaping our days.

We'll delve into the literature-rich, Christian-based Sonlight curriculum that's guiding my five-year-old daughter and two-year-old son through the fascinating worlds of ancient history, language arts, and beyond. As we navigate through the complexities of potentially dyslexic handwriting and the beauty of tactile learning, you'll discover why I've supplemented our core curriculum with hands-on resources like "Handwriting Without Tears" and "Math U See," along with fun electives to foster a love for art, music, and problem-solving.

Join us as I unfold the delicate balance between digital and hands-on educational experiences, how playing takes precedence in early development, and why 'less is more' is our mantra for gentle learning. Whether you're a fellow homeschool parent or simply interested in thoughtful, nurturing education, this episode is for you. Stay tuned as we also touch upon the early groundwork for next week's topic—crafting our daily rhythm and the intricacies of socialization and preschool education.

Together, let's take another step in redeeming our homes, creating havens of learning and faith one day at a time.

In this episode, we cover:

• Introduction to Homeschooling Philosophy and Choices
• Curriculum Overview for Daughter's Kindergarten Year
• Tailoring the Kindergarten Curriculum to Daughter's Needs
• Preschool Curriculum for Son
• Hands-On and Digital Learning Integration
• Structuring the Homeschool Environment
• Learning Milestones and Pace
• Educational Standards and Requirements
• Extended Curriculum Subjects and Tools

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Sonlight Discount Code for $10 Off Your First Purchase

Montessori Wooden Shape Sorter Toy

Montessori Wooden Shape Sorting Box Game

Three Little Piggies Spatial Reasoning Game

Redeeming Our Homes Show Notes:

https://www.redeemingourhomes.com/podcast-episode-4-cultivating-a-love-for-learning

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