LauraBeth475 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 What kind of curriculum is out there now for hands on, literature based, or arts and crafts type of preschool plans? We have a ton of workbooks around here, but I have a Ramona-type preschooler for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Wee Folk Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera33 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Have you looked at Before Five in a Row? We have also used parts of Wee Folk Art and enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandy Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Look at Sonlight for lit-based (Bookshark for secular version) and Timberdoodle for hands-on/STEM type stuff. I'm planning a combo of those for my 3-year-old this fall. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmacmoo Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 barefoot meandering pathways 0 has an amazing book list and a lovely set of activities. and it's free. http://www.lulu.com/shop/http://www.lulu.com/shop/kathy-jo-devore/pathways-english-lessons-through-literature-level-0/ebook/product-22317820.html mwf has a nice preschool curriculum. and moving beyond the page... or was that one kindergarten.... and then there is memoria press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonnieLK Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Depending on the preschool age of your child, Wee Folk Art or Before Five in a Row. Wee Folk Art is much less expensive, more hands on craft oriented, works with letters in a phonics sort of arrangement (meaning it doesn't do an ABC in order letter of the week, but a letter of a week that lines up with the Explode the Code learning progression). Before Five in a Row is very discussion-based and you'll need to add in hands-on activities if you want a more active program. I like both of them but I'll probably primarily use Wee Folk Art for my son's last pre-K year (this year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrymum Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I just found the homegrown preschooler it is not a curriculum per say but a book full of sensory, science, math, emergent literacy,art, large and small moterms skill ideas. It has me very excited about sensorylay art and science play with my 3 and 5 year olds. I have AAR pre reading and I love that also. You don't need the whole thing though just the teachers Manual and student cards. You can probably find the manual used and I think if you call AAR they will sell you only the cards. A rhyming alphabet book either theirs or another (I have the bordbook one by Dr suess). A good math would be preschool math at home by Kate snow or the old level a of RightStart. The homegrown preschooler has a complete curriculum that would probably be great but expensive. It is a called a year of playing skillfully. I didnt get the curriculum because I really like to plan some on my own and already had AAR and level a of RightStart first edition. I really like the homegrown preschooler book...it has a lot of information in it beyond just academic it includes ideas for juggling life and school and receives for dinner as well as sensory bins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I also was going to suggest checking out Sonlight (literature-based--we've used their books for years, so many good ones) and Timberdoodle (hands-on--they always have fun stuff). For a multi-sensory reading readiness approach, AAR Pre-reading teaches five main skills (print awareness, phonological awareness, letter knowledge, listening comprehension, and motivation to read). Have fun--such a great age! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 We are using Memoria Press's preschool for ages 2-3. Each week has a board book along with lots of activities covering a wide range of skills. While the activities are pretty simple, I like the idea of ready-to-go ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needingdirection Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Sounds like what we are doing. I like timberdoodle for most things, but they are light on books. I found a lot of great books by looking around various lists (Mater amabilus, ambleside, mensa for kids, sonlight, etc). Timberdoodle also has a lot of crafty things, but I also got some general art supplies to just let her play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Picture Book Activities gives extension activities based on 50 children's books. There are ideas for art/crafts, games, songs/rhymes, snack ideas, and discussion questions for each book. https://www.amazon.com/Picture-Book-Activities-Preschoolers-Childrens/dp/0743216172/ref=la_B001KIU2S6_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1470063900&sr=1-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraBeth475 Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 My copy of Picture Book Activities arrived today and it looks fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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