Nursery rhymes like The Itsy Bitsy Spider are a classic part of homeschooling preschoolers! And when nursery rhymes are combined with sensory play and science, preschool engagement goes through the roof! Supplies Loose PVC parts (elbow, connectors, small straight pipes, whatever you have laying around! Buying them is also a pretty cheap option.) Toy spiders…
What age should I start teaching scissor skills? One of the top posts on this blog is my review guide of preschooler scissors. It’s really no wonder why its such a popular post- scissors are a scary thing to hand over to kids! Parents are more than a little scared of handing them over to…
I love putting together gift baskets! Gift baskets can be used for so many occasions. This preschool gift basket is particularly great as an Easter Basket, Teacher Thank You basket, Silent Auction basket, or as a beginning of the year gift for a home preschool mom or daycare provider! Putting Together a Preschool Supply Basket…
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This year our preschool co-op is doing something new- we’re holding a monthly “Kids in the Kitchen” class. That’s right- a PRESCHOOL cooperative class focusing on developing kitchen skills for 4-year-olds! I am so excited about this one and I can’t wait to share the whole curriculum with you in the coming months (watch for…
When’s the last time your kids went on a field trip? Do you remember the joy of field trip days when you were in school? The excitement of going somewhere new and doing something completely out of the ordinary? I do! Field trips are where cherished memories are created that you remember for life! Ask…
Field trips were once the highlight of a child’s school year …unfortunately, they are few and far between for most students nowadays. Due to budget cuts and safety concerns, many schools have done away with field trips altogether! Am I the only person who thinks this is a tragedy?!? There is so much to learn…
This post contains affiliate links Do you have a dedicated homeschool room? Up until a few months ago, we didn’t have a dedicated homeschool room. We simply made do with a small space near the dining room table. Despite being small, that space was mighty! It was just a matter of arranging (and re-arranging) it…
Homeschool mom confession: I totally use educational programming to supplement our home preschool lessons. Usually my four-year-old gets to watch them when his younger brother naps- it is precious quiet time that we all look forward to each day! Unfortunately, I recently found out that Netflix is no longer showing some of our favorite preschool shows…
Do you schedule screentime for your home preschoolers? I do. When my three-year-old takes a nap, my four-year-old is allowed to watch TV. It serves as his quiet time and I actually look forward to it as my break each day! We don’t watch much compared to most people, which is why we don’t pay…
