Why I Don’t Believe in Early Childhood Education

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Valorie Delp

I am always amused when someone talks about how they need to send their child to preschool. Socialization and academic skills are a top priority when it comes to sending your little one off to preschool. Just to be clear: I am not judging anyone who sends their child to preschool. Some moms need the break, and there are a lot of good preschool programs out there. Even I recognize that. What I am saying, is the you don’t NEED to send your child off to preschool for socialization or academic readiness skills or any of that other stuff that’s … Continue reading →

Tips for Home schooling Multi-Aged Children: Printable Worksheets for Preschoolers

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Valorie Delp

There are numerous times during the day, when you simply have to work individually with your older children and cannot include the little ones. For me, these are also the times when my preschooler just HAS to have my attention. Preschoolers, with their inquisitive minds and insatiable appetite for getting into things, are many home school moms’ biggest challenge. In an effort to try and figure out how to keep my 3 year old occupied without needing my help, I developed a folder of resources and worksheets that I got free from the internet. When all else fails, she has … Continue reading →