Homeschool by Grade

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Homeschool by Grade

Start where your child is

Not where a grade level says they should be.

Gentle, whole-child guides for the early years.

Grades are a school idea, not a child idea. But they’re a useful place to start — so find your child’s stage below, and we’ll show you what to teach, how a day can look, and what actually matters at this age.

Not sure which fits? Go by what your child is doing, not their birthday. Our curriculum levels every activity by depth — Explore, Practice, Extend — so one child can grow through it for years, and siblings can work side by side.

Choose your stage

  • Homeschool Preschool (ages 2.5–5) — what to teach, a gentle daily rhythm, is preschool even required, and every worry answered.
  • Homeschool Kindergarten (ages 5–6) — the year most states start asking questions; reading and numbers, records-ready and calm.
  • First Grade (ages 6–7) — coming soon.

What each stage really needs

Preschool (2.5–5): hands, senses, and language. Practical-life skills, lots of play, letter sounds before letter names, counting real things. Almost none of it looks like “school.”

Kindergarten (5–6): the same foundation, with reading and number sense stepping forward — and the first year most states want notice or records.

The truth about “behind”: children don’t develop on a schedule. A child who reads at 7 is not behind a child who reads at 5. Meet them where they are.

One curriculum that grows with your child — no re-buying every year.

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Homeschool by grade FAQ

What grade should I start homeschooling?

You can start at any age — many families begin at preschool or kindergarten. Compulsory school age varies by state (often 6), so check your state’s rules; before that, learning through play is entirely enough.

What should a 4 year old be learning at home?

Practical-life skills, lots of play and movement, letter sounds, counting real objects, stories, and time outside. Formal worksheets aren’t needed at this age — hands-on experience is.

Is my child behind?

Almost certainly not. Children develop on wildly different timelines, especially in the early years. A child who reads at 7 isn’t behind one who reads at 5 — meet your child where they are.

Can one curriculum work for different ages?

Yes, if it levels by depth rather than grade. Kids Love levels each activity as Explore, Practice, or Extend, so siblings of different ages can work side by side at their own level.

One curriculum that grows with your child

A complete homeschool for the preschool and kindergarten years — and a community doing it with you.

One membership. Everything you need for the early years:

  • ✦ A full preschool & kindergarten curriculum — lessons planned, open and go
  • ✦ The Reading Path and Numbers Path — opening at 30 days, once your rhythm is set
  • ✦ Printables and card packs — print once, use all year
  • ✦ A new seasonal theme every month, so it never goes stale
  • ✦ A warm community of parents — and me, answering your questions
  • ✦ Support for you, not just your child — the part most curriculums forget
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