Yesterday I shared some of my favorite preschool educational materials. Here are a few more I have seen success with while homeschooling preschool.
Kumon Workbooks: Kumon workbooks are based on a method created by, Toru Kumon, who originally developed these books to help his own son. The Kumon method promises success by allowing children to master skills in small bites. The workbooks are designed as a supplement to a child’s regular curriculum. The workbooks, My First Book of Cutting and My First Book of Pasting, were a huge hit with my preschoolers. The books are filled with colorful illustrations that beg to be worked with. Again, each lesson is fashioned in logical order from easy to do to more challenging assignments.
Bob Books: Introducing a child to the written word can be a daunting task. One of the questions I get the most from moms with preschoolers is “how do you teach a child to read?” I always recommend the Bob Book Sets. Bob Book Sets contain twelve small paperback books with about five pages. Each page slowly builds up on the number of words on each page. Each word is based on only a few letters and one or two short vowel sounds in the first set. This process allows the child to process the phonics behind the letters and then easily form the sounds into words. The consistency and repetition are the key elements to making this an effective and successful first reader book set.
Trottino’s Tale: (Christian Liberty Press) This book can be used from preschool through early elementary school. If you purchase this for your preschooler then hang onto it and refer back to it as time goes on. I love this book. Trottino is a disobedient little bunny who gets himself in quite a bit of trouble. He finds his way and learns his lesson. The book teaches basic morals and encourages proper character. The best feature of the book is the teaching suggestions in the back of the book. The teaching suggestions will give you related verses and instructions on how to minister to your little bunnies.
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