This week was our very first official week of preschool at home. I’m so proud of how well it went! My granddaughter jumped right in with excitement, and it was such a joy to watch her explore. She learned new things related to preschool, and each day felt like a little adventure. I’m already starting to see her grow quickly in her independence, and her curiosity is also expanding rapidly.
Her favorite activities by far were sorting and stacking, activities often encouraged in preschool. She really excelled in those hands-on tasks, showing focus, creativity, and determination. I loved seeing her little problem-solving mind at work as she figured out where everything belonged. She can sit with her blocks and counting bear manipulatives for a long time. I noticed how calm and happy she was. She felt this way when she had something in front of her that challenged her in just the right way.
We also introduced some letter sounds. While she wasn’t as receptive to them just yet, I know this will be an ongoing process. Not every concept clicks right away, and that’s perfectly normal at this age in preschool. I see this as planting seeds that will grow over time. We’ll keep it light and playful. We’ll circle back to letter sounds as she’s ready. In the meantime, we’ll continue to build her love of learning in other ways.
To round out our week, we made shapes with Play-Doh, which was a huge hit. There’s something so simple and satisfying about rolling, squishing, and shaping Play-Doh into different forms. It opened the door for us to talk about circles, triangles, and squares without it feeling like a formal lesson. We also watched some fun educational videos together. These videos gave us a chance to rest. They kept our minds engaged.
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Reading was another highlight of our week. We read Madeline, a personal favorite of mine, and several other books perfect for preschool children. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom was the clear winner of the week, since we ended up reading it eight times. I never mind, because she lights up each time we reach the part where all the letters go tumbling down. Those giggles are worth every reread.
We also began Charlotte’s Web. The story instantly hooked her and kept asking for “more” after each chapter. It warmed my heart to see her leaning in to listen and following along so closely. I watched her connect with the characters. It reminded me of the first time I read the book in preschool. I fell in love with it, too. Sharing a story that has stayed with me since childhood feels like such a gift.
All in all, it was a very successful first week of preschool. We found a nice rhythm. It includes a balance of hands-on activities and early academics. There is also plenty of time for stories and play. I’m excited to see where this journey takes us and to celebrate the little wins along the way. There is something so special about sharing my favorite childhood books with her. I love seeing her fall in love with stories the same way I did.
