This post is part of our how to homeschool lots of kids with babies and toddlers series. Be sure to read the rest of the series. “Love is a battlefield,” at least according to Pat Benatar. But, I think many would agree that love in the form of homeschooling is a battlefield as well – especially…
It seems like everyone you meet is obsessed with STEM or STEAM-focused activities nowadays. Should you worry about this with your preschooler? There is certainly no need to jump right into formal schooling with a little one, but it never hurts to start incorporating mathematical learning into your everyday fun. If you expose your child to…
It’s that time of year again. You know, when it seems every entry you scroll past on social media is a “first day of” photo or description of little Johnny or Jane’s first day and how everyone just knows it’s going to be the best year yet! If you’re a homeschool mom, you’ve probably already…
Here is our list of September themes and plans. The idea is not to do all of these things, but to give me a menu to pick and choose from. Many books and foods will be made/read/eaten during our afternoon “tea” times. You can read more about our tea times here. Nature Study In September:…
Even though social skills continue to grow and evolve throughout life, the preschool years are a critical time for their formation. Kids who are emotionally healthy are more able to establish and maintain positive relationships with adults and peers and even demonstrate improved academic performance! Obviously, developing these skills makes it much easier to navigate…
You can’t turn around without smacking into STEM or STEAM-focused offerings for kids nowadays, especially as summer approaches and your mailbox becomes more and more stuffed with camp brochures promising to infuse even your preschooler with a love of science and wonder. I personally think things are getting a little out of hand on this…
Can You Successfully Homeschool Preschool? The answer is a resounding, ‘Yes!” This is everything you need to get started. I am encouraged by the way our routine is falling into place around here. Without too much prompting from me our days tend to follow a particular pattern that just works for us. I notice that…
Including geography in your preschool lessons doesn’t have to be difficult. These 18 geography activities for preschoolers are fun and educational. I just finished reading Why Geography Matters by Harm de Blij and I realized that even though I’ve always had an interest in the world of maps, not everyone shares this love and is…
My family began homeschooling when my children were in preschool. A decade later, I can honestly say it’s been the very best educational decision for my kids. It hasn’t always been easy, but it has made all the difference. Over the years, I have learned what works best in creatively and lovingly teaching preschoolers at…
When homeschooling parents are first getting started with preschool, one of the first questions they ask is, “Do I need a curriculum in order to teach my preschooler?” This is everything you need to know about homeschool curriculum for preschool and how to get started in your own homeschool. Making The Decision To Homeschool Your…
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