Kindergarten

from bugsmomct:

For now, keep on living and learning together in whatever way you already are enjoying (she's already been learning from you all this time anyhow). You don't need to 'teach' anything at this age necessarily. Your role is to facilitate, particularly at this age. You're in a brand new place with all sorts of new sights, sounds, adventures outside your door. Spend a day exploring a different ethnic section of the city, go to libraries and museums and watch street corner performers and whatever else you can get yourself into.

from jujsky:
You don't have to be an educator :) Being a mom is usually plenty good enough. You know DD better than anyone, and that's the only "expert" you need to be.

If you want something that is all laid out for you, Calvert is a good option. That's what I'm using with both of my kids. We did pre-K last year (which was way too easy -- we had to supplement quite a bit) and we have all of our K materials ready to start in September. I looked over everything, and it seems like a very solid, complete K program. It starts right off with letters, and starts teaching reading about 1/2 through the year. The math starts off very simply (numbers, shapes) and by the end of the year they're doing a bit of addition and subtraction. Language arts and math are done every day, and science, social studies, art, music, and technology (computers) are also covered. Some people don't like it because it's a little pricey, but it's very complete. You get EVERYTHING you need for the year, including pencils, paper, and art supplies. The lesson manual is awesome, and lays everything out for you. At the top of each page they list the books and supplies you'll need for the day, and each section give you details of what the lesson requires, and gives you tips. You can call Calvert during their business hours and speak to a teacher if you're having any problems. They also have an advisory teacher service (it's optional, and a substantial additional fee) where you can send in papers every so many lessons, and an advisory teacher will grade the papers, and send your child a letter. I don't feel it's necessary, but some people find it very helpful.

from lemonewton:
used this link last year to help me determine what I needed my then K to be learning:

http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?curriculum/kindergarten

I am a mom, therefore I am a teacher. I am a nurse by profession, not an educator. I taught my children lots of things when they were little, I continue to do so now as their homeschooling mom. Sounds like, if your child is already a "sponge" and has a love of learning, you're a pretty good teacher, don't you think? I mean, if you were a bad teacher she'd never want to learn anything else, a good teacher helps instill a love of learning, then fosters it to strengthen it.

Check in on your states laws, and enjoy the remaining time you have with your daughter until you have to begin her "formal" education. You might just find out that she will flourish under your continued instruction, and you might decide you want to remain on this path. If not, you will have created wonderful memories at home with mom when she was younger. Either way, it's a win-win situation.

from jazzymomintx:
If your dd really enjoys books and learning, and you think she is ready for something a bit scheduled, you may want to look into the following programs:

http://www.sonlight.com

http://www.fiarhq.com

http://www.heartofdakota.com

We use the Rod and Staff preschool workbooks at our house. They are simple to use, and include cutting and pasting activities. The pages are no frills, and are black and white, but my dd enjoys them.

http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com