Mommy with 5 yr old looking into homeschooling. need advice

I would suggest checking into a charter school. It gives you the flexibility to work on her weak areas, but it also provides help for you so that you don't feel totally lost. I did this with my son and it was the best choice I ever made!

Homeschooling has its ups and downs. You might try just supplementing the information that has already been introduced in your daughter's classroom. This will give your daughter the experience of an educational setting, as well as being able to work 1 on 1 with her. Ask the teacher exactly what she thinks would help your daughter, and ask for resources as well so you can practice at home.

I was homeschooled for most of my elementary years and when I rejoined in a private school in the 7th grade I was at the top of my class. We did not have a strict routine / curriculum that we used or followed every day but the books we did use were the A Becka books www.abeka.com/ and they were great! One thing we did not have (which I think helped out immensely) is a television. I spent alot of my time reading all kinds of books. Even in the kindergarten level they can read and the more you read to them the more they will be used to it. Get a phonics book as well since phonics is the foundation for reading. And when getting them books to read for themselves get books that are at their level and a few that are just below there level for confidence boosting. If a kid struggles to read each word they will not comprehend much and will dislike reading. At that age practicing letters and numbers is a great exercise as well.

Are you looking at homeschooling for the upcoming year, or just as a summer tutoring program? I'm wondering whether your daughter might be having troubles due to not having been "exposed" to the more advanced curriculum in the new school, or if she was having difficulties even in her old school? Is she one of the youngest in her class? While I don't normally advocate repeating the same grade in the same school, it sounds like your daughter might benefit from repeating kindergarten in your new area.