This coming homeschool year will be a milestone for me. My oldest will be entering her last year and my youngest is starting first grade. Lots of emotions whirling around this Mom. I can tell you that I am a blessed woman. It has been the best thing to ever happen to me. Being able to stay home with my kids, and train them up for the life ahead of them has been a true treasure that I will not soon forget! For those just starting out in homeschooling, I thought it would be helpful to offer some advice for homeschooling First Grade. Really, preschool is where it all begins, however, First Grade is where you find out just how ready they are for the coming grades. It is VITAL that you build a good foundation. Without it, your children will have a tough time keeping up with the work ahead of them. This is the time when the base must be placed and built upon. Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. - Proverbs 22:6 Getting Started Make … [Read more...]