Thursday, July 28, 2011 Everyday Activities That Teach Your
Preschooler If you are homeschooling for the first time, try not
to get overwhelmed by all the curricula, activities, downloads,
etc., that are now available online. The worst thing you can do
is get carried away trying to teach too much information. This
is preschool - not grad school! Their actual "school time"
shouldn't really last longer than an hour or two each day. Some
only school their preschoolers two (T-Th) or three (M-W-F) times
a week. Remember, they are learning so many other things
throughout the day! And you can still create fun, teachable
moments in your daily life. Here are a few enjoyable - but
educational! - activities to help your preschooler strengthen
their skills: Bring on the laundry! Socks, socks, glorious
socks. Who knew the lessons hidden in a pile of clean
calcetines? Wash a load of socks, then toss them on your bed and
have your preschooler sort away. Understanding "pairs," counting
by one's and two's, and shouting out co