| Homeschool With Index Cards Not Just for Flashcards Anymore! |
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is the 7 page guide that was written to accompany the index card files for the Beginner Book. It contains tips and ideas on using the cards. It also has instructions on specific file folder games you can use with each card set. The Beginner Book includes file sets** for: (click on name to see sample) COLORS SHAPES LETTERS NUMBERS-words and values DAYS OF THE WEEK MONTHS OF THE YEAR ADDITION CARDS 0-12 As an added bonus, you will also receive a file of the Dolch Site Words. This is a 5 file set** that includes the words from: PrePrimer Level Primer Level 1st Grade Level 2nd Grade Level 3rd Grade Level **All sets come in their own file, so you can print the cards as you need them. In the total set, you will be able to print 414 index cards for your Beginner Book! You will also receive Printing Instructions that will help you work with the front and back printing option. There is also a test card for your convenience. |
Relaxed Preschool/Kindergarten with Index Cards
Do you have a child that is in preschool or kindergarten? Do you want to
begin their “schooling” with a relaxed approach? You can do this with
index cards!
When my kids were in preschool and kindergarten, I made them each a
little booklet to help them review their colors, letters, numbers, shapes,
days of the week, months of the year, and beginning addition.
The color set had a color word written on one side, in the appropriate
color, of course. On the other side, I had made a “blob” of that same
color. This way, the card could be used for teaching the color names,
as well as the more advanced practice of teaching the color words.
The letter cards helped to teach the names of the letters, as well as the
ability to recognize the lower and upper cases of each. This also was a
great help in teaching the main sound of each letter.
There were 2 types of number cards. Each set had the digit on one
side. On the backside of the first set was a set of dots. These dots
corresponded to the digit on the front side. The first card had a “1” on
the front and a single dot on the back. The other set of number cards
had the digits on one side, and the corresponding number word on the
other. We began with the first set to teach the digit and the amount
that the number represents. When they were ready, we moved on the
set with the number words.
The days of the week set had one card with all the days of the week
listed. After that, each day of the week had its own card. I followed
the same principle for the months of the year.
The addition card we used as a reference. Each card had all the
equations for one number, such as 0+1=__, 0+2=__, etc. We got out
manipulatives and worked each of these problems. The kids would fill in
the blanks with the correct number. These cards were then used as a
reference for the sums.
If you decide to use index cards with your beginner, you will find that
there are many benefits in using them. The cards are easy to take along
with you when you go in the car. You will be able to use them while
you are waiting at the doctor’s office. Do you want to take the kids to
the park? No worries, take the Beginner Book along with you! Do you
have older children? They would love to “do school” with their younger
sibling and the Beginner Book makes it so easy!
You can create your own Beginner Book using index cards and markers.
You can also create your own on the computer. You will also need a
way to keep it all together. A large “O” ring, index card file box, or an
index card binder will each do the trick.
If you don’t have the time to make one for yourself, I have created one
that is ready for you to print directly to your own index cards, called
Beginner Book for Early Learners. It also comes with a guide to help you
implement the book as well as a few extra ideas to help your early
learner get the most out of his/her Beginner Book.
Molly Randolph © 2007
Do you have a child that is in preschool or kindergarten? Do you want to
begin their “schooling” with a relaxed approach? You can do this with
index cards!
When my kids were in preschool and kindergarten, I made them each a
little booklet to help them review their colors, letters, numbers, shapes,
days of the week, months of the year, and beginning addition.
The color set had a color word written on one side, in the appropriate
color, of course. On the other side, I had made a “blob” of that same
color. This way, the card could be used for teaching the color names,
as well as the more advanced practice of teaching the color words.
The letter cards helped to teach the names of the letters, as well as the
ability to recognize the lower and upper cases of each. This also was a
great help in teaching the main sound of each letter.
There were 2 types of number cards. Each set had the digit on one
side. On the backside of the first set was a set of dots. These dots
corresponded to the digit on the front side. The first card had a “1” on
the front and a single dot on the back. The other set of number cards
had the digits on one side, and the corresponding number word on the
other. We began with the first set to teach the digit and the amount
that the number represents. When they were ready, we moved on the
set with the number words.
The days of the week set had one card with all the days of the week
listed. After that, each day of the week had its own card. I followed
the same principle for the months of the year.
The addition card we used as a reference. Each card had all the
equations for one number, such as 0+1=__, 0+2=__, etc. We got out
manipulatives and worked each of these problems. The kids would fill in
the blanks with the correct number. These cards were then used as a
reference for the sums.
If you decide to use index cards with your beginner, you will find that
there are many benefits in using them. The cards are easy to take along
with you when you go in the car. You will be able to use them while
you are waiting at the doctor’s office. Do you want to take the kids to
the park? No worries, take the Beginner Book along with you! Do you
have older children? They would love to “do school” with their younger
sibling and the Beginner Book makes it so easy!
You can create your own Beginner Book using index cards and markers.
You can also create your own on the computer. You will also need a
way to keep it all together. A large “O” ring, index card file box, or an
index card binder will each do the trick.
If you don’t have the time to make one for yourself, I have created one
that is ready for you to print directly to your own index cards, called
Beginner Book for Early Learners. It also comes with a guide to help you
implement the book as well as a few extra ideas to help your early
learner get the most out of his/her Beginner Book.
Molly Randolph © 2007
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