👩‍🏫 As a teacher and homeschool mom, I find curriculum reviews from other people helpful. I appreciate the tips and tricks shared which often make my experience with the materials more time efficient and enjoyable. Reviews also give pros and cons that help me make informed decisions. Do I really want to use this curriculum? Will it be a good fit for my child and our family? Is it grade level specific or can it be used for multiple grade levels simultaneously?, etc.

Last year, I began a series of curriculum reviews, but I am limited with time when I am in the middle of a homeschool year, so I am excited to share a new review with you today!

📚 Focus on Fives is an all-in-one kindergarten curriculum that is written for classroom use. As a homeschool mom, you have the flexibility to personalize this curriculum for your child. It is jam packed with resources and ideas, so you can choose the suggested extra projects based on your child’s interests and the time you have as a family.

Math is not included in this curriculum, so you will need to purchase K5 Math from BJU Press or another publisher of your choice. I used the math curriculum from BJU Press, and my children liked it very much.

For one of my children, I supplemented the curriculum with first grade Heritage Studies and Science student books from BJU Press. We didn’t use the activity manuals or complete tests, but we read the books for informational purposes.

I am also a big advocate for reading aloud to children at all ages, so I can’t end this review without mentioning that the library is one of your greatest resources as a kindergarten homeschool mom! Read storybooks every day and help your child fall in love with reading!

No curriculum is absolutely perfect, but I can wholeheartedly recommend Focus of Fives as an excellent kindergarten curriculum choice. I used this curriculum for two different children, a boy and a girl, and had great success with both of my children. They both entered first grade as confident beginning readers and have continued to excel in reading skills. Reading is the foundation of all learning, and while Focus on Fives includes all the typical entertaining kindergarten activities, it has a strong emphasis on phonics and reading. You will not be disappointed! ‪@BJUPressHomeschool‬

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❎ This curriculum review is not sponsored by BJU Press. I am an elementary teacher/homeschool mom who enjoys sharing curriculum I have used and can recommend.

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