Welcome! The following checklist will help you get organized and prepared to homeschool your child for kindergarten. I recommend allowing yourself a week or two to complete this checklist so you can take your time with the material. But if necessary, it is possible to complete it over a weekend.
Step #1: Download the Core Knowledge Kindergarten Curriculum
Step #2: Download the MEP Math Year 1 Curriculum
Step #3: Download the Kindergarten Daily Homeschooling Schedule
Step #4: Review the Kindergarten School Supply List
Step #5: Learn to Use the Kindergarten CK History Curriculum
- Watch the How-To Videos
- View and Download the Kindergarten CKHG Kindergarten Organization Guide
- View and Download the Kindergarten CKHG Kindergarten Unit-Specific Prep Checklist
- Review the Kindergarten Unit-Specific Prep Checklist for Unit 1
- Read the Introduction Section of the Unit 1 Kindergarten CKHG Teacher’s Guide: Let’s Explore Our World!
Step #6: Learn to Use the CK Science Curriculum
- Watch the How-to Videos
- Download the CKSci Organization Guide
- Read the Introduction Section of the Unit 1 CKSci Teacher’s Guide: Pushes and Pulls
Step #7: Learn to Use the CK Language Arts: Listening & Learning Curriculum
- Watch the How-to Videos
- View and Download the CKLA: Listening & Learning Kindergarten Organization Guide
- View and Download the CKLA: Listening & Learning Kindergarten Unit-Specific Prep Checklist
- Review the Unit-Specific Prep Checklist for Unit 1
- Read the introduction section of the Unit 1 CKLA: Listening and Learning Teacher’s Guide: Nursery Rhymes and Fables
Step #8: Learn to Use the CK Language Arts: Skills Curriculum
- Watch the How-to Videos
- View and Download the CKLA: Skills Kindergarten Organization Guide
- View and Download the CKLA: Skills Kindergarten Unit-Specific Prep Checklist
- Review the Unit-Specific Prep Checklist for Unit 1
- Read the introduction section of the Unit 1 CKLA: Skills Teacher’s Guide
Step #9: Learn to Use the MEP Math Curriculum
- Watch the How-to Videos
- View and Download the MEP Math Organization Guide
- Read Carefully Through the First 2-5 Lessons to Become Familiar with the Methods and Flow
Ongoing…
Before Starting a New Unit (Any CK Subject)
- Review the Introduction Section in the Teacher’s Guide for the New Unit
- Review the Unit-Specific Prep Checklist (for CKSci See the Unit Supply List in the Teacher’s Guide)
- Gather Any Special Supplies Needed
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