Homeschooling preschool is full of discovery, imagination, and a little trial and error. Over time, we’ve found a few Amazon favorites that make learning playful, hands-on, and engaging, without taking over the house. Here are our top picks that our little learner absolutely loves: ** This post contains affiliate links…
When we first stepped into homeschooling, I thought I knew exactly what it would look like. In my mind, there would be tidy lesson plans, perfectly organized workspaces, and peaceful days that flowed like clockwork. Reality? It turned out to be far more beautiful, messy, and meaningful than I ever…
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Week 2 of preschool turned out a little differently than I had originally planned. I only saw my granddaughter twice this week. During those visits, she was not especially interested in sitting down with schoolwork. Playing was more appealing to her, and that is okay. One of the biggest lessons…
*This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend resources I truly find helpful for learning. First Impressions I’ve only skimmed most of Home Learning Year by Year. I focused primarily on…
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…
As we get ready for her first exciting homeschool year, I’ve been gathering and organizing our curriculum choices for preschool. And I use the term curriculum loosely here since this is her very first preschool year. Next year we’ll get a bit more structured, but for now, we’re keeping things…
When I first started looking at curriculum and resources for my granddaughter, I worried about the cost. We do not want to spend a lot. There are so many workbooks, kits, and “must-have” resources. It feels overwhelming. I learned with my son that you do not need a big budget…
One quiet afternoon, I sat with my 3.5-year-old granddaughter and one of her favorite books, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. She turned the pages slowly. Her eyes were wide with curiosity. I realized something important: learning doesn’t have to be rushed or stressful. It can be joyful, personal, and at her…
