Our home school is full of young ones. Our oldest is four and our youngest is ten months. Our house is busy, crazy, and a lot of fun. I resisted any form of formal curriculum, but my kids wanted and enjoyed activities, especially those they were able to do with me. I'm all for free play and holding off on formal curriculum until kindergarten or first grade, but for our … [Read more...] about “R” Fledgling Home School Big Box Preschool and Pre-K Curriculum Favorites
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Counting Stars – Preschool Math
Both Ladybug (3 years) and Owl (2 years) are good at counting to ten from memory. The ability to select a specific number of items (four stars or five stars); however, is still in development. This simple activity using plastic glow in the dark stars gave both kids practice with determining "how many" items they had and how many more or less items they needed to … [Read more...] about Counting Stars – Preschool Math
Five Fabulous Bonus Parts of Mother Goose Time
Mother Goose Time is a fabulous preschool curriculum that reinforces concepts such as letters, numbers, and shapes through play based activities. Each month's curriculum includes games, crafts, literacy and mathematical activities, and dramatic play opportunities. Also included are these five, simple and fun items that have become family favorites! … [Read more...] about Five Fabulous Bonus Parts of Mother Goose Time
The Crow and the Pitcher Thematic Play (MGT)
In the Aesop Fable, "The Crow and the Pitcher," a thirsty crow finds some water at the bottom of the pitcher, but is unable to reach it. He drops nearby pebbles into the pitcher until the water level rises and he is able to access the much needed water. The moral of the story is: "In a pinch, a good use of our wits may help us out." Mother Goose … [Read more...] about The Crow and the Pitcher Thematic Play (MGT)
Oso Pardo – Toddler Spanish
"Brown Bear, Brown Bear" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle ("Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿qué ves ahí?") is one of my favorite books to read to my kids in Spanish. The book is simple, repetitive, and provides the kids with the chance to focus on learning colors and animals. Since the English version of the story is familiar to my daughter, she was initially … [Read more...] about Oso Pardo – Toddler Spanish
