by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 10, 2016 | activities
There is no need to spend a lot of money on curriculum for teaching preschool at home. This activity introducing the alphabet requires 2 supplies that you probably have already. This blog is focused on activities you can create with basic supplies that many homes have...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 27, 2016 | activities
Calendar time or circle time is a great way to start the day in preschool at home. It also allows for some repetition that is necessary for preschool age children. This is a time for learning big concepts in little bites. Preschool at home was a great experience for...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 28, 2016 | activities
Children do not have to be reading to be exposed to reading skills. When my kids are in preschool we start looking more at the initial letters of different words. All that means is when I read the word “dog” in a book, I ask my child what letter is first....
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 2, 2016 | activities
This ABC poster and alphabet learning game is an easy one to create with your children so that they can see you writing each letter and work on pre-reading skills. You do not have to be an artist to do this. How often for your kids ask you to draw a picture for them,...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 18, 2016 | activities, parenting, quick tip
It can be nerve-wracking letting your child ‘read’ books since many pages get ripped, pulled out, and chewed. I tried my best to supervise my children when they were infants and toddlers to help eliminate the need for constant book repair. We keep the...