In This Issue Never Too Young to Start Mary Pride You will also be armed with answers for tricky problems, such as, “What if my child doesn’t want to read?” before they emerge. (See the article on page 15.) In addition you will have read dozens of how-to articles on all academic sub-jects, including the latest tips and tricks. For instance, the “Information Skills” article on page 30 comes complete with a handy Library Skills checklist. You’ll have seen reviews of major curricula and resources, as well as our annual Reader Awards and i-Learn awards, so you’ll be well educated in top curriculum choices. Inspirational articles, such as the “Show & Tell” on page 44, will give you ideas for what your child can accom-plish—even at a young age. And you’ll H ow old should our children be before we start home-schooling? Perhaps a better question would be, “Since we already started homeschooling our children at birth, why not continue?” academics—even if you don’t end up homeschooling after all. You’ll find help and ideas for work-ing with your young child right now, in every issue’s Preschool column. See page 12 for a fresh look at those books your children ask you to read again . . . and again . . . and again! Welcome, Parents of Toddlers & Preschoolers! You are already teaching your little ones to talk, eat with some semblance of table manners, and use the toilet. Now is the perfect time to start prep-ping for academic homeschool! A couple years of reading Practical Homeschooling will make you feel con-fident and prepared for all their future HOME-SCHOOL.COM & PRACTICALHOMESCHOOLING.COM WINTER 2024 PRACTICAL HOMESCHOOLING 1