Homeschooling Preschoolers - Not Just Surviving, But Thriving

Our two oldest boys are in third and first grades and we have two preschoolers and a baby, so I identify with feeling overwhelmed at times.

I hope and pray that you will be encouraged by your time spent here!

Since one of the blessings of homeschooling is the flexibility, we rearranged our schedule, starting early and then taking a break when Sophia was born.

Starting school back up with a newborn in the house was a challenge, but I find that she is often very easy to take care of while I’m sitting in the school room anyway.

My bigger challenge is homeschooling preschoolers, our four and two-year-olds, and having them entertained (preferably quietly!) when they are in the schoolroom with us.

They love to be with us when we're having school, but often after they've done some school activities, they run off and play together, leaving me with more time to help our two oldest boys.

Here are some great things we've found for preschoolers:

• I'd love to tell you about Starfall.com, a great website to help teach children phonics.
• The big book, Advanced Preschool, from Rainbow Resource is great! Very colorful and fun for preschoolers.
• Use old schoolbooks and let your little ones scribble and color to their heart's content. They love it because they feel like they're really doing school!
• Write letters for your preschoolers to trace, starting with the letters of their name, and letting them write over them with crayons.
• The Shape and Color Sorter and Number Express by Lauri are wonderful and have entertained our children for a long time!

Homeschooling preschoolers is challenging and also a rewarding way of spending time with them, beginning their quality education.

May you have many peaceful, happy days of teaching your preschoolers!

Blessings,

Annette

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