NightOwlMama Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 One of my sisters wants to do something very low-key with her preschool age daughter once or twice a week and asked me for an idea. Is there anything out there a little richer than just the big workbooks you find at B&N? I'm having trouble thinking of something really good that won't overwhelm her:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) I really liked the Kumon workbooks, especially the Kumon First Steps for this age; so cute and the kids LOVE them: http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1284348261-513637&subject=3&category=562 Another set we liked for preschool (and even above) is Developing the Early Learner: http://rainbowresource.com/search.php?sid=1284348261-513637 ETA: Hmmm...this second link doesn't seem to be working for me. When you are at Rainbow Resource just type in Developing the Early Learner. Edited September 13, 2010 by ~AprilMay~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I haven't seen those big workbooks so I can't compare, but my dd11 loved doing the Rod and Staff preschool workbooks when my older dd was starting out homeschooling: http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/item/1-10020-GH/?list=Rod_and_Staff_Preschool Looks like they've added two since we did them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiff in TX Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I haven't seen those big workbooks so I can't compare, but my dd11 loved doing the Rod and Staff preschool workbooks when my older dd was starting out homeschooling: http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/item/1-10020-GH/?list=Rod_and_Staff_Preschool Looks like they've added two since we did them! I second the R&S books. We are enjoying them and they are very gentle. The workbooks are black and white so they would be great for a child who loved to color like mine does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 My youngest enjoyed the BrainQuest PreK workbook last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Our favorites are the R&S or the Kumon books. I bought DD (3.5) a set of four workbooks called "About 3". They are similar to R&S, but more appropriate for 3yo. They don't have as much cutting and pasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOwlMama Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Thanks everyone - these all look good:) I like Kumon but had forgotten about them. R&S I'm not familiar with but I like that you can get a bundle of workbooks for such a low price! Brainquest looks good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I second the Rod and Staff (or CLE--same set) workbooks. Kumon is more colorful but R&S seems more structured and they build on each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlgaLA Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I just bought a few books for my 3.5 y.o. Since he doesn't speak English, these are very light on language, mostly math and thinking skills. School Zone Thinking skills Brighter Child Sequencing and memory Active Minds Math Getting your preschooler ready for math These are mostly colored. I picked them up at Borders, under $4 each, but they fit my requirements and he likes them :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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