Open-Ended Play Must-Haves June 07, 2017Treehouse Schoolhouse Open-ended play is play that allows children to express themselves freely and creatively. It is the type of play that there are no rules to follow and no pressure to...
Preschool Bookclub Playdate: Go Dog, Go! May 26, 2017Treehouse Schoolhouse This week we have been reading Go Dog, Go! By P.D. Eastman (Dr. Seuss). It’s an adorable book that teaches positions, prepositions, and colors. Throughout the story, a whole slew...
The Softest, Simplest No-Cook Playdough May 24, 2017Treehouse Schoolhouse It is a rainy week, which means our outside adventuring plans for the next few days have been canceled. Usually this means the kids and I do lots of baking,...
Letter Recognition & Formation Strategies April 18, 2017Treehouse Schoolhouse In our homeschool preschool rhythm, my children and I spend two weeks learning each letter of the alphabet. As we move through the alphabet, we also review previously learned letters....
How to Use 3-Part Cards April 03, 2017Treehouse Schoolhouse I first discovered 3-Part Cards when researching the Montessori method of schooling. The official name for these cards are "Nomenclature Cards", coming from the Latin word nomenclatura, which means “assigning...
Tot Trays, Simplified March 29, 2017Treehouse Schoolhouse I adore Tot Trays. If you have never set them up for your children, they may seem like a lot of work from the outside. They could be, but they...
Homeschool Preschool Supplies March 23, 2017Treehouse Schoolhouse Below I have a comprehensive list of items I find the most useful to have on hand year-round. If you are just starting out, don’t let this list overwhelm you...
Our Preschool Daily Rhythm March 17, 2017Treehouse Schoolhouse I am a huge believer that every family dynamic is unique and that each family has to discover what works for their household as a whole. A family’s rhythm with...