Preschool at Home – Supplies We Use

Preschool Supplies

When I first started researching preschool ideas and reading homeschool blogs, the amount of products used was a little overwhelming.  Most of them mentioned that you don't have to purchase a lot though and you more than likely have a home full of items you can use.  I enjoy seeing what other moms are using to teach their preschoolers, because it gives me new ideas and helps me keep a running list of things to look-out for.   If you are like me, then you'll enjoy our preschool supply page.  … [Read more...]

Letter A a – Preschool at Home

A - PAH

The main focus of our preschool time is letters.  We are using the Letter of the Week curriculum offered by Erica at Confessions of a Homeschooler, one of my favorite blogs.  As I mentioned in my Preschool - Getting Started post, Bryson knew a lot more than even I realized.  He can recognize most letters, tell you the sound(s) they make, and tell you a word (usually an animal) that begins with the letter.  As much as I would love to take credit for that, I can't.  I bought the LeapFrog … [Read more...]

Preschool at Home – Getting Started

Preschool

I had planned to start preschool at home with Bryson during September, but when the time came, neither of us were ready.  Instead of pressing on, I decided to pick up and give it a good try when he turned three in December.  Because December is such a crazy month, we chose to start preschool in the new year! I've looked forward to this for months, but I also knew that it probably wouldn't go as I had planned and that I would need to be patient with myself and Bryson.  Three is tough- … [Read more...]

Early Learning with Before Five in a Row

Before Five in a Row

It blows my mind that I have an almost three year old.  Seriously.  Blows. My. Mind.  Just tonight as I was tucking him into bed, he started singing the VeggieTales theme song.  He picked up a book and started “reading” to Bella earlier tonight too.  I love that!  I ordered the Before Five in a Row curriculum recently.  I’m not sure if “curriculum” is the right word, because it’s very flexible and is more about learning through literature and every day life.  We are … [Read more...]