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Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
Best for: Phonics in one book
Scripted 20-minute lessons that take a child from letter sounds to reading short stories.
Good to know: Pair it with BOB Books for practice.
Buying guide · Kindergarten
Homeschool Kindergarten Curriculum and Supplies
Kindergarten at home takes about an hour a day of focused work: phonics, a little math, and lots of reading aloud. The rest is play, outdoors and life skills. You need less than the catalogs suggest.
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Quick picks
| Pick | Best for |
|---|---|
| Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons | Phonics in one book |
| Singapore Dimensions Math Kindergarten | Kindergarten math with real understanding |
| Kumon workbooks | Fine motor practice |
| Counting bears and pattern blocks | Hands-on math |
| Before Five in a Row | Gentle read-aloud learning |
| Kids’ safety scissors, glue sticks and crayons | Every day |
How to choose
Phonics and math only. Those are the two subjects worth buying a program for. Science, history and art can come from library books and projects.
Short lessons. Five to fifteen minutes per subject is enough at this age.
Hands-on. Counters, blocks, play dough and scissors build the fine motor skills that writing needs.
Our picks
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Singapore Dimensions Math Kindergarten
Best for: Kindergarten math with real understanding
Colorful, hands-on lessons on counting, comparing and simple addition.
Good to know: Textbooks plus activity books; the teacher guide helps.
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Kumon workbooks
Best for: Fine motor practice
Cutting, tracing, mazes and pasting in tiny steps. Kids love finishing a page.
Good to know: Inexpensive; buy a few that match your child’s skills.
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Counting bears and pattern blocks
Best for: Hands-on math
Sorting, counting, patterns and shapes, used daily for years.
Good to know: Get a set with cups and a pattern card book.
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Before Five in a Row
Best for: Gentle read-aloud learning
Activities built around classic picture books, for ages 2 to 4 (Five in a Row continues from 4 to 8).
Good to know: You will need the picture books too; many are at the library.
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Kids’ safety scissors, glue sticks and crayons
Best for: Every day
The basics a kindergartner uses daily.
Good to know: Chunky crayons are easier for small hands.
Questions families ask
Do I have to register kindergarten as homeschool?
It depends on your state’s compulsory school age. Many states do not require notice until age 6 or 7. Check your state’s page.
How many hours a day is homeschool kindergarten?
About one to two hours of structured work, broken into short sessions.
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