Preschool is the time to teach young students about patterns and sequencing. Often students learn patterns such as ABAB, AABB, or even ABCABC. We have some fun butterfly counters that are perfect for introducing young children to patterns. Pattern Block Mega Activity PackOver 700 pages of resources at your fingertips with this amazing Pattern Block Activity Pack. This set includes 230+ unique picture designs with 3 levels of difficulty each. Pattern blocks are...
Pattern blocks have been a huge blessing to my homeschool classroom. Not only are they inexpensive and easy to store, but they are a versatile math manipulative for low-prep learning stations. Students can use pattern block templates to make pictures, patterns, reflections and even mandalas. Pattern Block Mega Activity PackOver 700 pages of resources at your fingertips with this amazing Pattern Block Activity Pack. This set includes 230+ unique picture designs with 3...
Preschool is the perfect time to introduce children to pattern blocks! If you are unfamiliar with pattern blocks, basically they are a set of plastic learning manipulatives that come in 6 different shapes: hexagon, trapezoid, square, triangle, parallelogram and rhombus, each with a different color. Pattern Block Mats: The pattern blocks are used to make....you guessed it....patterns! But that is not all they are good for. We use our pattern block mats...
Counting mats are a fantastic way to build early math skills in your preschool classroom. Not only will students be learning key math foundations such as addition and subtraction, but they will be having fun while doing so! This free printable Butterfly Math Mat will help spark a love of learning with your students. You can use our learning mats with any "counter" such as small coins, beans, noodles etc... However, we recommend adding...
This is a butterfly printable your preschool is going to love! Best of all, we've designed a handful of fun, enriching, and educational activities you can use alongside them in your preschool homeschool. Before you get started, you might want to add this handy resource to your classroom. Homeschool Teaching Supplies This EK Circle Punch is one of my favorite teaching supplies because it takes my prep work time down to a few minutes...
By the time your curious preschooler reaches the age of 3 or 4, their learning development has grown exponentially! They will hit many milestones, but sometimes it's not clear what and how many milestones you should expect. Knowing what pre-reading skills to focus on will help you identify how to set achievable goals for your preschooler. What Your Preschooler Needs to Know: During the preschool stage, you'll notice a strong desire for independence, along with a...
As your child enters the preschool stage, panic may start to set in as the question looms, “Should I homeschool my preschooler?” While it’s true that there are benefits to homeschooling your preschooler, there are also legitimate concerns on focusing too much on academics at an early age. Here are some points to consider when answering the question on whether you should homeschool a preschooler. Every child has unique learning abilities, and that’s the beauty of...
As your child reaches school age, it begins a bittersweet journey to more independence! It’s exciting to examine all the learning tools and possibilities for your inquisitive,exploring child. Yet, the choices and decisions to make for your preschool child can be somewhat daunting! Here are 4 tips on how to choose the right preschool curriculum for your child! Early Childhood Education & Learning Styles Each child is prone to a particular learning style. The three typical learning...
Homeschooling your preschooler is a fun and interesting journey for everyone involved. You'll love working alongside your preschooler as they discover new things and learn important skills each month. But how do you know what to teach your preschooler each month? Here are some tips to help you start a monthly theme for your preschooler. (more…)
Various tools are needed to enrich your children’s learning. These resources can be practical, allowing you to plan your kids’ weekly schedule. They can also be fun, combining play with learning. Popular homeschooling tools can serve a dual purpose as well. They can also be used in a preschool classroom, making them practical for homeschool parents and preschool teachers alike. Here are five homeschool tools for your preschool classroom that you can also use in...
