A parent wishing to give her child a head start on his or her education often begins teaching at home prior to the child entering kindergarten. This pre-kindergarten instruction gives the child a solid basis of education and the ability to more easily gain a good footing once he or she enters traditional school. The desire to teach may be high, but a parent may find herself at a loss about what
. to teach and how to actually begin the teaching process.A parent has a great number of free, printable resources available to assist in beginning or continuing a child's pre-kindergarten education. Many websites on the Internet are dedicated to giving a parent ideas and lesson plans for her preschooler. Scholastic, ABC Teach and Preschools For All are some examples of well-known and trusted websites that offer free lesson plans tailored to pre-kindergarten students. Worksheets, craft projects and daily activities sheets are all available free of charge for the parent to print at home.For the parent who is confused about the best way to start the teaching process, these websites offer tips and advice on topics such as what materials the child may need, how to create a calendar for the home classroom and ways to excite the child's imagination and help make learning a fun activity. There are lists and schedules available to print free of charge to assist the parent with teaching her child at home. Many of these websites also offer community forums where a parent has the opportunity to post questions, share stories and advice and offer new ideas on teaching methods and managing time.The free resources for the parent who wishes to give her pre-kindergarten child a head start in the education process are invaluable in making the home-teaching experience easier and more enjoyable for both herself and her child.More reference links: http://www.lessonplanspage.com/ http://www.first-school.ws/materiallist.html
