Written by Sara Dennis of Classically Homeschooling. Did you know that January is National Soup Month? I didn’t either, but it makes perfect sense. The weather is blustery and cold. It’s perfect for curling up with hot soup and a good book. Here are some wonderful stories to share with your preschoolers about soups. 5 Stories for National Soup Month…
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Winter Counting with Snowflakes and Ice Skates
I love finding activities to enhance the books we read. Each weekday this month, I’ll be sharing picture books that are perfect for preschoolers. I’ll also share a printable and/or hands-on activity for each of the books I’ll feature this month. I can’t wait for you to see what I’ve got! Let’s kick off the month with a winter-themed counting book and super…
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5 Reasons to Read to Your Preschooler Every Day
I am a bookworm, and I’m so thankful that my kids are, too. I started reading to my tummy from the time I knew I was pregnant. I would wait until hubby went to work, and then I’d grab a Winnie-the-Pooh storybook (with my oldest) and start reading. I’d try to read at least one or two books each day…
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Preschool Curriculum Options for Homeschoolers
Last week, I answered the question “Do I need a curriculum to teach my preschooler?” My answer was no. You certainly don’t need a curriculum to teach your preschooler. However, I also mentioned that many homeschool moms feel more comfortable using a curriculum. The benefit of using a curriculum is that someone else has already done the work of preparing a scope…
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18 Books About Friendship
I love books, and I love snuggling on the couch with little ones and reading to them. I’m all for letting them choose books based on their interests and books that teach beginning academics like ABCs and 123s. I love, even more, books that offer an opportunity to teach preschoolers about the world around them. These books about friendship are…
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