Preschool

There’s a window of time for young readers – that step between being read to and reading on their own. It’s when children are eager to blend sounds together and form words. I’m sharing how to recognize when your child is ready to read independently, offer tips to encourage them, and a free book list for beginner readers.

Teaching children the alphabet is a big step in their educational journey. This blog post explores how to teach kids the alphabet, including letter recognition and formation. I’m also sharing the unique Montessori-inspired sequence used in Treehouse Story School: Preschool, plus 10 simple, hands-on activities.

After guiding four children through preschool, I have refined my understanding of what matters during these early years. I am so excited to share Treehouse Story School: Preschool, the result of this experience – a thoughtfully designed plan that centers on reading, alphabet, early math, fine motor skills, and activities.

My youngest child is kindergarten-age and are using Treehouse Story School: Preschool as her core curriculum. This blog post shares why and how we are using Treehouse Story School: Preschool for kindergarten, what other curriculum we will add, and what a typical school day will look like for her. 

For homeschool preschool, I want early education to be filled with rich stories, music, play, wonder, movement, nature exploration, and abundant opportunities to learn real-life skills alongside me. Children can learn about the world, as well as the alphabet and numbers, in a gentle, playful, and hands-on way.

Find predictable daily schedule ideas to support your homeschool preschool child’s development and your peace of mind while balancing home, work & diverse family needs. Take our preschool daily rhythm quiz to find the schedule that works best for you and your preschool child.

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey is a classic children’s story that teaches about curiosity, independence, and relationships. This blog lists the best activities for preschoolers that coordinate with the story, including coordinating alphabet and math lessons, craft ideas, and a free printable PDF book activity guide.

In this blog I’m sharing my favorite low stimulation shows for toddlers and preschoolers. These are shows little kids can enjoy and watch a few episodes of when they need a break and then resume our normal activities. While we limit screen time in our home, gentle shows like these offer benefits for kids when needed.

These are fun and creative crafts and activities to enjoy with your children during the holiday season. Get crafty, explore nature, or try something new with these Christmas crafts and recipes. This is a collection of easy, engaging ideas for all ages that will keep little hands busy and big hearts connected.

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.