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50 Hands-on Math Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
50 Hands-on Math Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
April 24, 2024
Curriculum

When my children show signs of readiness for formal learning, I playfully introduce math concepts in a hands-on, tactile way. This blog lists 50 hand-on ways to gently introduce math concepts for preschool or kindergarten including number recognition, counting, number sequence, shapes, adding, subtracting, and more.

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Homeschool Kindergarten: Daily Rhythm, Schedule, and Curriculum
Homeschool Kindergarten: Daily Rhythm, Schedule, and Curriculum
April 17, 2024
Curriculum

Around age 5, I gently invite my children into more structured learning. For kindergarten, I prioritize literature, unstructured play, and training in obedience and attention. Here is how my daily structure for a kindergartener, plus frequently asked questions about homeschooling kindergarten and curriculum choices.

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Overview: Daily Rhythm Bundle
Overview: Daily Rhythm Bundle
December 12, 2023
Family Life

Add eloquence and beauty to your homeschool space and support a peaceful rhythm throughout your day with the Daily Rhythm Bundle from Treehouse Schoolhouse. Map out your daily homeschool activities with the Daily Rhythm Cards to give a visual reminder throughout your homeschool day of daily expectations and routines.

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40+ Ideas to Engage Children During Read Alouds
40+ Ideas to Engage Children During Read Alouds
September 12, 2023
Homeschool 101

Reading aloud is the foundation of our homeschooling. We began reading aloud to our children during the toddler years. As they grew and books got a bit longer – requiring more attention and sitting still for longer periods – it became increasingly difficult to keep their attention. Here are 40+ ideas to help.

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Overview: Wonder of Nature Collection
Overview: Wonder of Nature Collection
July 26, 2023
Curriculum

The Wonder of Nature Collection is a learning resource designed to offer young children a multi-sensory invitation to recognizing, forming, and writing letters, including alphabet tracing sheets and print and cursive letter cards.

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Hands-on Alphabet Recognition and Formation Activities
Hands-on Alphabet Recognition and Formation Activities
June 27, 2023
Preschool

In our homeschool preschool, we repeat these 8 hands-on activities to expose new letters and practice their proper formation. At this point in their schooling, my goal is simply to expose them to the letters and their sounds and give them the invitation to practice forming them.

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Best Sources for Preschool & Elementary Living Book Lists
Best Sources for Preschool & Elementary Living Book Lists
May 23, 2023
Preschool

High-quality children’s literature or “living books” are the foundation of our homeschooling. This post shares the best sources for book lists for preschool through elementary age.

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How to Homeschool Kindergarten + Top Curriculum Choices
How to Homeschool Kindergarten + Top Curriculum Choices
May 12, 2023
Curriculum

You have decided you want to homeschool your kindergartener, but where do you start? This blog post will answer the most common questions about homeschool kindergarten including how much time it should take and which subjects to cover. We also share curriculum picks for math, handwriting, phonics, and reading.

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Our Homeschool Preschool Daily Rhythm
Our Homeschool Preschool Daily Rhythm
April 27, 2023
Preschool

A family’s rhythm with infants or older children will look different than a family with only preschoolers in the house. So I share our current daily rhythm only as a starting point to get you thinking about what would work best in your home. I am strongly passionate about giving children structure.

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30+ Nature Play Ideas for the Early Years
30+ Nature Play Ideas for the Early Years
March 29, 2023
Preschool

Before beginning formal education, unstructured play and time in nature is one of the most beneficial gifts we can give our children. This list shares 30+ ideas for nature play that you can easily do with your preschoolers and beyond.

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