Preschool Ideas by Subject
Preschool ideas and tips for teaching math concepts and numeracy skills, music and art appreciation, preschool science, reading with children, writing skills and more...
Remember that at this age, the primary aim is to instill a love of learning in children and not to overwhelm them with facts.
The Three R'sReading, wRriting and aRrithmeticAn easy-to-use, literature-rich preschool curriculum to make learning the ABC fun! Weekly preschool lesson plans, printable preschool worksheets, easy kids crafts, preschool & kindergarten themes, children’s stories, nursery rhymes and more are included. Three resources in one: Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. Here Dr Beechick gives an explanation of how to follow a homespun, natural system of teaching that does not require expensive teaching materials and that is tailor-made for you and your child. She gives practical advice and guidelines for what to do for each step or each age group. This book will raise your confidence levels, as well as inform you about how to teach the three R’s effectively. A great investment for any parent who wants to teach their child! Read this series before you face the sometimes overwhelming task of choosing the "right" curriculum for you and your child. "A wonderful alternative to the tedious workbooks and overly academic approaches usually used. The best little teaching aids I have ever read. With my children as proof, these ways are far above other methods we have tried. "
Reading and Writing
Preschool Reading Skills
Find out how to get your kids hooked on books, how to develop preschool reading skills and ignite a love of literature, a desire to learn to read and enhance reading comprehension by reading with your kids. Letter Recognition and Writing The idea that parents should hurry reading, spelling, writing, or math ahead of children’s normal development is not supported by a single replicable research study in the world or by any clinical experience in history." (Raymond Moore, The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook , p46) Research and my personal experience has shown that just like your babies learned to walk and talk in their own time, with very little help from their parents, so too, children who are read to and encouraged to explore their world, will want to learn to read and write in their own time, and will also require much less 'teaching', if they are not pressured to do so before they are ready...Read more on the
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Preschool Math and Numeracy
You don’t have to be a mathematician to help your children learn maths! Preschool math and numeracy involves learning about numbers, counting and quantity. It includes concepts such as money, time and measurement, problem solving skills like classification and sequencing, analytical skills and more...Click on the link above to read more. Preschool math activities should mostly require children to use the manipulative mode to explore mathematical concepts. These practical math activities will help children develop numerical concepts. Telling the Time - activities for learning about time. Top of Preschool Ideas by Subject Science Activities & Experiments
Preschool Science Activities
“In general, the child’s curiosity for the new is aroused by what he already knows.” (Raymond & Dorothy Moore, Home Grown Kids, p172) Children love to ask questions about all the interesting things they encounter in their environment and these repeated observations and experiences become part of their store of understanding. Click on the link above to learn how to incorporate various science activities and preschool science experiments into your days.
Social Studies
Around the World Preschool Themes
In this day and age, global travel and global communications require that we and our children have an appreciation of people from different countries and cultures especially, but also a knowldge of the countries from whence they come. 
Other Preschool Themes
Preschool ideas for preschool themes and preschool lessons, holiday themes, the four seasons, my body, my community and more. Top of Preschool Ideas by Subject Art & CraftsBegin an art appreciation adventure with your preschoolers and enrich their lives with inspiring works of art by the greatest artists of all time. Children are never too young to develop an appreciation for beautiful art. “We cannot measure the influence that one artist or another has on the child’s sense of beauty, upon his power of seeing, as in a picture, the common sight of life...” (Charlotte Mason, Original Homeschooling Series, Volume 1, Home Education) Practical art and crafts projects for kids, teachers and parents including painting, drawing, cutting, pasting, modeling and construction activities. "All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." (Pablo Picasso)
Bible Study
Read more about Babies Bible Class for ages 0-6 on the
Preschool Curriculum
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Top of Preschool Ideas by Subject Music Appreciation
Music appreciation is a subject that is not bound by age-groups but can be enjoyed by everyone. Use these ideas and resources to begin your preschool music appreciation adventure. “Classical music does not need an audience with bow ties and lots of money to be appreciated." (Zenda Nel)
Kids & Money
Kids & MoneyFind ideas to teach kids money skills and help them learn business, entrepreneurship and other financial skills. It's never too soon to start! "You don't just need a list of ways for a kid to make money.
Educational Preschool Kids' GamesEducational Computer Games Online Links to free kids games online. Please tell me about others that your children enjoy that can be added to this list. 
Games and Activities in the Car
Games and ideas to entertain children and make the most of the time on the road. These travelling activities were sent to me by South African homeschooling parents. Some of them are suitable for short trips about town, but others are ideas to amuse children on long distance car trips. Top of Preschool Ideas by Subject Home l Preschool Curriculum l Readiness Activities l Songs & Rhymes l Preschool Ideas by Subject l Free Ezine l Preschool Science Activities l Free Menu Planner l Homeschool Help l Free Kids Games l Printable Crafts l Free Gifts l Printable Worksheets l Lesson plans l About Shirley l Contact Shirley l Free Preschool Activities l Art Appreciation When is Mothers Day l Preschool Themes l Free E-courses l South African Homeschool Curriculum l Preschool Activities Blog
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