Exploring nature is a joy in life. It is especially one for the preschooler. Preschoolers are fascinated with exploring the outdoors. How many times does your child beg to go outside? No matter the weather there is always something to explore if only for fifteen minutes. Night or day it is a great time to go for a walk and see the world all around you. Nature Study Activities: Bird Watching: Even if you do not know every bird in your yard you can enjoy watching them with your children. It is fun to see the wonder in a child’s … Continue reading →

Children are naturally curious and science is the perfect way to satisfy that curiosity. The following books will help you and your child discover the wonders of science. Science is Simple: Over 250 Activities for Preschoolers By: Peggy Ashbrook If you are looking for a fun and simple way to teach science look no further than this book. It is a delight and will guide you and your child into the amazing world of science. It sparks a curiosity about the world and the activities are so much fun. Science Play By: Jill Frankel Hauser This book is designed for … Continue reading →

Making the decision to homeschool can be a daunting task. For some it is natural and the decision is already made to homeschool. For others the option of homeschooling is not an option so they need not think twice about it. Yet, for many there is a struggle going on about whether to homeschool or not. Preschool is a wonderful time to begin homeschooling if you are considering the option. Preschool will give you a trial run on how you will approach your homeschool philosophy, schedule your day, and work in any outside concerns like working or other children. It … Continue reading →

Recently the question was posed by a teacher on Facebook asking when a child should start formal education. The answers varied from two years old to not until Kindergarten. Some responded that formal education was never necessary. Obviously from the vast array of answers the decision to send a child to preschool is a personal one. How do you make the decision? Certainly do not make the decision based on pressure from family, friends or society. You will hear that children who attend preschool are better prepared for Kindergarten or better prepared for social situations. Is that true? You will … Continue reading →

My daughter has got it figured out. No, she can’t read perfectly just yet, but she is DYING to be able to read. It all started about a month ago when she came home from preschool and told me a boy in her class could already read. I responded saying that she will learn too, very soon. She just has to keep practicing her letters. Then, it was like one day it just clicked! She just figured out that letters made sounds, and put those sounds together, and voila! You have words. So, now she is unstoppable. She wants to … Continue reading →

A new study has come out recently stating that preschool aged children have a sense of fairness already. Even children as young as three years old are willing to share with other children, and work together to accomplish a task that will benefit everyone. Is your child fair? I think about this a lot with my daughter. She is almost five, and about to embark on Kindergarten, and I want her to be kind, and sharing, and fair. So, if she most likely already has a sense of fairness, the question is, how can I get her to recognize when … Continue reading →

Now, that my daughter is in preschool, kindergarten seems years away. But, in reality, it is only a few months down the road. This will be my first child entering Kindergarten, so I didn’t know much about the process of getting her enrolled for school. After talking to a friend yesterday, I had a little panic session. I live in an open-enrollment school district, meaning that I can apply to enroll her into any kindergarten classroom in the school district. Preferential treatment is always given to people living within a school’s boundaries, but it does leave some room for some … Continue reading →

Have you ever let your child grow something in a cup? This can be a fun experience for both you and your preschooler. Last week, my daughter had “Alaska Week” in her little preschool. They learned about all things Alaska related. One of the things they learned was about the state flower, the forget me not. She came home with a little cup of dirt and was very excited to show me what she had. She made sure to tell me that she had to put it somewhere very sunny, and give it plenty of water. I have to admit, … Continue reading →