Where can I buy books and a curriculum to homeschool my kindergartener?

Question

Or is it best to go through one of the programs like Calvert?

Answer 1

With a child so young (I assume about five or six?) there's no need for any formal curriculum.  So long as you read books together, and have plenty of drawing and writing materials, and go for walks and have conversations, your child will learn far more from everyday life than from any curriculum.  Just follow his/her interests, go to the library, bake cakes and bread together, plant seeds, make playdough... there are so many things you can do together that will be the best educational experiences for both of you.  

If your child likes workbooks you can pick some up at a local bookshop or supermarket, but they're not necessary.   You can also find plenty of educational books at the library to cover just about any topic that comes up, and of course the Internet.  

There's plenty of time for more formal work or a curriculum, if you and your child want it, when he/she is about eleven or twelve.

Answer 2

www.rainbowresource.com has a lot of different curriculum and some for cheaper prices than if you were to buy it from original publishers themselves.  Also you can get a free catalog (which is about as big a big phone book) to go though.  Some of it is religious so you will have to go through it.  It might be overwhelming when you first get it but just go through it a little at a time so as not to overwhelm yourself.  Also like others have said since it's only Kindergarten you don't have to do a lot of book work.  Playing games (educational games) and reading together can be good.  Also if you want to teach phonics there is a great website I have used www.starfall.com you can either have your child use the computer and do the things for there are free printouts too.  Also for pretty good price you can order a lot of their stuff too.  Let him/her discover the love of learning.  I hope that has helped some.

Answer 3

Christian Liberty Press is an affordable option; the link is below:

http://ebiz.netopia.com/clpress/

Answer 4

Most local school districts have support programs for homeschoolers.  They should be able to steer you to materials that will meet your needs.