Teaching K3 Students (3-year-olds)
When parents have already invested time talking to and reading
with their children, we've found that such little ones were given
a great "head start" toward being ready for learning.
In general, learning the letter names/sounds of the alphabet by
age four is within reason. Many are able to read short-vowel words;
some "eager beavers" can read both one- and two-vowel
words. A few, however, may not grasp reading until age four. If
the latter happens, it's perfectly alright. If your focus is on
character training (especially how to follow instructions well)
plus passing on the joy of learning, instruction at age four will
be quite rewarding for both you and your child.
In math, threes enjoy counting to 100 by 1s, 5s, and 10s. They
can recognize 0-100, and achieve a good grasp of concepts ("how
many") through 10 or 20. In addition, they can comprehend the
"how many" concept of addition through the five family.
For example, it is easy for them to concretely figure that "3
apples + 2 apples = 5 apples." This type instruction can easily
be taught informally during playtimes with counting objects (blocks,
Legos, little cars/trucks, Snap Cubes, etc.).
How much time should be spent teaching a 3-year-old? Normally,
15 minutes on phonics and 15 minutes on math is sufficient. This
may be spread throughout the day. Ask the Lord to also help you
be alert for special teaching opportunities. And, above all, ENJOY
those precious times with your child.
If you are a first-time buyer of Christ-Centered Curriculum, the
following elements are recommended for teaching 3-year-olds. All
of the items below are available individually, or with a 15% discount
in the "Teaching K3s Package" (001) at Discounted
Teaching Packages.
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FOUNDATION
Never Too Early
Teaching 3's Character, Phonics, & Math
Creative Family Times
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TEACHING K3 PHONICS
Christ-Centered Phonics Flashcards
Alphabet & Numbers Tracing Sheets
Rubber pencil grip
Note: If you have an "eager beaver" 3-year-old
who is ready to read, refer to About
Early Readers for a suggested reading sequence. You may
wish to also begin Phonics Lessons for Flashcards 1-31 (item
301) in Phonics
Materials.
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Teaching K3 Math
Christ-Centered Math Flashcards
0-100 Numbers Chart
Christ-Centered Animal Stories CD
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NOTE: Some of the CCC materials overlap in their use at
various ages. The bolded items above are included in the "Teaching
K4s Package" (item 002) at Discounted
Teaching Packages. When reordering next year, you will receive
a $64.50 credit towards the purchase of that package. If ordering
for multiple ages, begin with the package for the oldest child,
then fill in missing elements as listed on the younger child's recommendation
list.
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