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Preschool Resources

Resources for getting started with your preschooler. It is a fun time - a memorable time for both parent and the child.
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Homeschool Preschool Curriculum

Homeschooling preschool is a special time of nurturing and learning with your child. Although preschool can be taught without a formal program, some prefer a program that is pre-planned and laid out for them. If you are looking for a formal homeschool preschool curriculum, these programs offer a complete curriculum for your preschooler.

Homeschool Curriculum Guide - Phonics Programs

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Alphabet Coloring Books

Print the alphabet coloring pages to make a coloring book for each letter of the alphabet. Each letter has a cover page and 9 alphabet coloring pages.

Preschool Ideas - What is your favorite preschool activity?

What early learning activities does your preschooler enjoy? Do you have any special games, projects or other activities that you would like to share with other homeschoolers?

Learning Moments - The Grocery Store

Creative Teaching Tips, money, teaching money, counting money, coins, dollars

Learning Adventures in the Grocery Store

Turn everyday tasks, like grocery shopping, into a fun learning adventure for you and your preschooler. Playing these simple games while you shop will not only entertain your child making for a more pleasant trip, but will also teach fundamental skills in math, science and language arts. Get ready for a shopping adventure...

Mary Had a Little Lamb

Printable Poem, Coloring Page and Craft - Mary Had a Little Lamb was written by Sarah Josepha Hale and was first published on September 1, 1830. That's a long time ago!

Homeschool Preschool Activities

These homeschool preschool ideas were shared in the About Homeschooling Forum by Dad's Kid. She does not homeschool her own children, but teaches in a private preschool/extended day care program. She provides these fun activities for our little ones to enjoy at home.

Typical Course of Study - Preschool

Wondering what your child needs to cover this year in preschool? Typical course of study with annotated links for all subjects.

Fun with the Alphabet!

Have fun learning the letter sounds and writing the alphabet. Enjoy the crafts, activities, color pages and recipes for each letter.

How to Instill a Love for Reading in Your Child

Reading can be a lifelong enjoyment.  Here are some ideas to help instill the love of reading in your children.

Top 10 Electronic ABC and Phonics Games

Help children learn their alphabet and beginning phonics with these fun electronic games. These learning games will keep children entertained for hours with their cute characters, lights and sounds.

Top 6 Numbers and Counting Toys

These are my top picks for electronic toys to help children learn their numbers and counting. Many other electronic toys include numbers and counting amongst many other activities, but these focus specifically on these skills.

Top 10 Science Kits for ages 4+

Here are science kits for your younger scientists. Watch their faces light up as they try these fun experiments. These kits are for ages 4 and up with adult supervision.

I Spy the Alphabet!

A fun new game by your About.com guide. Can you find all the pictures?  Fun for all ages!

Find the Twins

Choose a page and find the matching pictures online or print it and color it too!

Starfall - Online Beginning Readers

The Learn to Read website is one you won't want to miss if you have a beginning reader in the house. It is very well done. The interactive readers will capture your child's attention, entertaining them and educating them at the same time! The readers have animated games and movies.

Jan Brett Alphabet

Alphabet pages by Jan Brett in three different styles: Traditional, Cursive and Modern.

Activity Ideas for Preschoolers

Ideas for keeping your preschooler busy while you're working with the older kids.

Bry-Back Manor

A place for folks who care for young children or children with special needs. Lots of activity pages, funstuff, recipes and more!

Felt Source

With felts, learning becomes fun and natural. The lesso0s learned aren't soon forgotten when you get to touch, move and play with the pieces!

Learn Letters

Free educational software for Pre-schoolers learn the shapes and names of the letters of the alphabet playing an educational alphabet game. A pre-reading activity for young children to learn letters. 

Letter Sounds

Pre-schoolers learn letter - sound relationships playing an educational alphabet game. A pre-reading activity for young children to learn beginning phonics. Free Software!

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