catherine smith Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Does anyone have any suggestions for a good preschool workbook? I like the Kumon ones, but they seem a little pricey, are they worth it? Any experience with the Critical Thinking Co. Preschool materials? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in the Country Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 The Big Preschool Workbook from School Zone is my all-time favorite. They are very colorful and have a variety of different sheets. They are a good value for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I like the Core Knowledge "What Your Preschooler Needs to Know" activity book. It is completely secular, however, so you'd need to supplement with a Bible or other catechism book if religion is important to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Not sure if your willing to go with a Christian curriclum but Rod and Staff has the Preschool Series and its a really nice program. Nice little workbooks that preschoolers can work it, and its inexpensive. We have the Kumon books too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aletheia Academy Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I like the School Zone book and the R&S books mentioned by pp's and agree that they are good values. My dd *loves* workbooks. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I like the Big Skills workbooks. They have more pgs than Kumon and are similar. It works out cheaper because of them having more pgs. Plus I found the whole set at Costco for half price. http://www.timberdoodle.com/Big_Skills_for_Little_Hands_Set_of_6_p/332-400.htm I also got the Beginning Mathematical Reasoning book from Critical thinking company. I started the kinder one with my ds5 and I will start the 3 yr old one with my younger one as soon as we finish hooked on math learn to count. They look really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I just get the big fat one from Costco. Comprehensive Curriculum? My little ones love their workpages, and it spares my printer ink. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicA Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 My dd has loved the kumon workbooks, and it has helped with her cutting and coloring skills. I just bought some from Amazon recently, and they have a 4 for 3 promotion going on right now. You would get 4 for $21, which isn't too bad. She also really likes the preschool Explode the Code books. They are around $7, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlutterbyMommy Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 We tried one of the big prep style ones from Costco last year. It was ok, but my DD was bored. It didn't have enough consistently challenging work, more filler/fluff. We have had very good success with Kumon. I think it is because we can choose by topic and level. Being able to get specific gives us a more successful selection to tailor to my daughter. Although they may be a little extra, I think Kumon are a good vale considering the fun and results. My DD loves the maze, cutting, pasting, and folding books. We have had less success with tracing books for letters and numbers, which I think is due to my daughters weak grip and perfectionism.... that is another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I second the Rod and Staff Preschool books. They are only $3 each. We use those and some Kumon books. We especially like the sticker and paste, cut paper, and connect the dots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherine smith Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 wow, thanks so much all. My daughter is 2 1/2, am I starting to young for these types of workbooks? I'm sure it is somewhat child depend, but what's your experience been as a good age to start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 wow, thanks so much all. My daughter is 2 1/2, am I starting to young for these types of workbooks? I'm sure it is somewhat child depend, but what's your experience been as a good age to start? Big Skills and Kumon start at age 2 so you are fine using them at her age. The rod and staff you will want to hold off on because that is better for an older 3 or 4 yr old since it is actually their kindergarten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I start workbooks when they're able to ask for their own school work in complete sentences. *shrug* With a 2yo? I'd just hand her some blank paper and crayons for now. :) Maybe an occasional coloring book to go with it. Water colors. Story time at the library or children's museum. There were a few ideas of things to focus on in one of the early chapters of TWTM, you might give that chapter another read. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I agree, start with some of the Kumon books. Here is a link to some of their First Steps books that would be perfect for a 2.5 yo. I think the first Rod and Staff book could be started around her 3rd b-day, and then you could slowly work through them over a year or two. You could also just draw some lines, shapes, etc. on paper and have her trace them or color and cut them out. I do that with my 3yo in a pinch. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 For reading readiness, I like the get ready for the code, get set for the code, go for the code books for pre-s. I also like the Zaner Bloser handwriting page you can print off the enchanted learning website. I also like the Early Bird math books from Singapore Math. Other than that, I just love lots of hands-on math games (Peggy Kaye's books are great for ideas), free play with art materials, learning manipulatives (puzzles, games, blocks, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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