Circle Time is a wonderful opportunity to share short and meaningful learning experiences with preschoolers. Preschoolers thrive with routines. When they know what to expect from the day they are more open to learning. Regular and routine preschool circle time is an essential part of any preschool program. Since you are dealing with short preschool … Read more
Many preschoolers struggle with separation anxiety when they are dropped off at preschool. Preschool is often one of the first experiences that preschoolers have away from their parents or primary caregiver. Some preschoolers will scream or cry when they are dropped off at preschool. This could go on for weeks without any improvement. It does … Read more
Parents of preschool children often worry about what the right preschool choice is for their child. Some preschool programs accept preschoolers as young as 2 ½ while others require that your preschooler be at least 4 years old and potty trained. There are home-based preschool programs, center-based preschool programs, home school preschool options, and preschool … Read more
Rattletrap Car Written by Phyllis Root Illustrated by Jill Barton From the Book “Poppa turned the key, brum, brum, brum, brum. Clinkety clankety bing bang pop! They were off to the lake in their rattletrap car. They didn’t go fast and they didn’t go far when…” About the Book Rattletrap Car is the humorous story … Read more
As you begin your homeschool journey, you will have many questions. One place to find what you need is through support organizations. Homeschooling has been a vital and thriving educational alternative for over 25 years, producing many knowledgeable people just waiting to help you succeed. Homeschool organizations usually include membership and contain resources to support … Read more
Making the decision to homeschool requires a great deal of soul-searching and information gathering. It is easy to get caught up in the homeschool jargon and become completely overwhelmed. It is essential that you become a learner. Search the web, ask questions, and read, read, read!!! The following list of questions is designed to help … Read more
Preschooler Learning Styles Many people have discovered that one-size-fits-all education often found in institutional settings does not serve all children equally. Often, families homeschool in order to customize an education that better fits their child’s needs. To create the optimal learning environment for your homeschool, you should take several things into consideration; personality, temperament, strengths, weaknesses, … Read more
As your preschooler leaves the diapered lifestyle behind and begins to use the potty with regularity, you may want to create a reward system to celebrate each success. Here are some quick and easy reward ideas you can incorporate into your potty training regimen to recognize your preschooler’s effort. Make sure to alternate through this list to keep your preschooler … Read more
“Every kid is different”, says one preschool mom, “and mine is no exception to that rule.” It’s true, of course. And since every kid is different, the potty training method that worked for one preschooler won’t necessarily work for the next (or for the kid after that!). With another parent’s truism that “for potty training, … Read more
There’s nothing more frightening for any Potty training Parent than the prospect of leaving the house with a child sans diapers. Eventually, you will have to. When that time comes, (and it will), here are a few tips you can rely upon that will help you make it through the journey (no matter how far … Read more