Kindergarten Curriculum Picks
These Kindergarten Picks can be purchased from Homeschool Canada (order using the HCOS Curriculum Order Form). Some options may also be available to borrow from the Learning Commons Search Portal and/or via the OverDrive virtual eBook library.
Vendor websites are pick-and-choose and some optional or alternate suggestions may be listed, so select your items with care.
Overview Of Kindergarten Curriculum Picks
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Phonics/Reading/Printing Skills
- All About Reading Pre-reading Basic Package OR Level 1 with Interactive Kit; Handwriting Without Tears Letters and Numbers for Me Workbook; Stamp and See Screen
- The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading; Fun With Letters Magnetic Activity Set; Explode the Code A, B, and C
Mathematics
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Math Lessons for a Living Education K (Charlotte Mason methodology)
- Singapore Earlybird Mathematics Textbooks A and B
- Jump Math New Canadian Edition Kindergarten
Multi-Subject
- Come Sit By Me Volume One (unit study based on 36 Canadian picture books - addresses standards in ADST, Art, Bible, English, Health, Science, and Social Studies)
Science (Physics Big Idea not covered In 'Come Sit By Me')
- Intro to Engineering Science Kit
Optional Resources (not detailed below)
- Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids K by Teacher-Created Resources (addresses Health standards)
- A Day with Yayah (addresses the "First Peoples Communities" content standard)
Detailed Information
Phonics/Reading/Printing Skills
Option 1:All About Reading Pre-Reading Basic Package OR Level 1 with Interactive Kit; Handwriting Without Tears Letters and Numbers for Me Workbook; Stamp and See Screen (optional) | ||
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Option 1a: All About Reading Pre-reading Basic Package OR Level 1 with Interactive Kit
Important Note: Level numbers on these books don’t refer to grade levels. Lessons are mastery-based, not grade-level-based. This means that students are placed where they are ability-wise, not according to age or grade level. Please refer to the Pre-reading Readiness Checklist and Level 1 Placement Test below. If you select Level 1 with Interactive Kit, please note that the Interactive Kit can be reused for subsequent levels.
Description of Pre-Reading: The All About Reading Pre-reading program is designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Your student will enjoy the special games, crafts, and storytime read-alouds, and you will love the way your student effortlessly learns essential pre-reading skills. Your student will learn five very important pre-reading skills: Print Awareness, Phonological Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Listening Comprehension, and Motivation to Read.
Description of Level 1: Students will be actively involved in the learning process. This is a multisensory program; your student will learn through sight, sound, and touch. Everything is taught in context, and your student will apply what he has learned right away. Your student will be engaged in thinking, processing, comparing, and learning. There are five key components of reading—and this program teaches all of them thoroughly:
Website: Website: All About Reading Pre-Reading Website: All About Reading Level - 1
Pre-reading Readiness Checklist
Supplementary Resources: Program Resources Table of Contents: Pre-Reading; Level 1 Scope and Sequence: Pre-Reading; Level 1 PDF Samples: Reading Samples
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Option 1b: HWT Letters and Numbers for Me Workbook and Stamp and See Screen
Description of Workbook: This workbook is for kindergarten students or those working at that level. Lessons teach capitals, lowercase letters, and numbers. Activities help form good handwriting habits and develop strong writers.
Description of Stamp and See Screen (optional): Build capitals and numbers using "Wood Piece" stamps. Magnetic, chalk-like writing tool helps develop grip. Set includes 4" x 6" magnetic screen, 4 magnetic stamps (Big Line, Little Line, Big Curve, Little Curve), and a magnetic writing tool.
Website
Other Optional Supplementary Resources Free Letter & Number Formation Charts
PDF Samples
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Option 2:The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading; Fun With Letters Magnetic Activity Set; Explore the Code A, B, and C | ||
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Option 2a: The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading
Description: A plain-English guide to teaching phonics. Every parent can teach reading; no experts need to apply! 231 lessons; 369 pages. The Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading cuts through the confusion, giving parents a simple, direct, scripted guide to teaching reading and is user-friendly, affordable, and easy to follow — supplying you with everything you need to teach reading in one book.
Supplementary Resource: Fun With Letters Magnet Activity Set (highly recommended) |
Option 2b: Fun With Letters Magnet Activity Set (used with Parent's Guide book above)
Description: Great for hands-on phonics and word-building centers! Includes 144 flexible magnet tiles with an improved font (blue consonants and red vowels), magnetic dry-erase board (9" x 12"), and activity booklet. Letters (113 lowercase, 28 uppercase, and 3 blanks) measure 1".
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Option 2c: Explode the Code A, B, C with Optional Teacher's Guide
Description: This fun pre-literacy workbook series teaches the 21 consonants, and their sounds as well as letter formation through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities. Students also learn print concepts. Students will:
Supplementary Resources (Optional): Wall Chart, Code Cards, and Picture Letter Cards; Explode the Code Online |