Preschool Week 5

I am very excited about preschool at home. Although I have had a trying first few weeks, I think we are finally coming to a point where I am starting to learn how to teach my children. I do need to do some more research on learning styles - but, on Amber's recommendation, am ordering a book called "How am I smart" by Kathy Koch.

So far we are using the following:

ABC Jesus Loves Me - This one I thought I might like, but it's kind of odd and I don't agree with everything it teaches. However, I do like the random letter-of-the week that they use, so we are following their letter and number themes.

Letter of the Week - I love this site! I know a few people who use it and I tried it last year, but wasn't ready to sit down with a curriculum full-time. This year, we are doing a lot with this site. I like how they have their week arranged, with time limits on each subject and certain subjects on certain days. This helps us not get overwhelmed, but to not neglect subjects all together. It also contains a lot of ideas that are very helpful.

First-School - I am using this site for their worksheets and letter booklets. This is the site Ridgedale library used for their letter sheets every week during story-time. Silas is doing great practicing his writing and letter matching with this booklet. Cedric is learning how to cut and paste.

Hubbard's Cupboard - This site just has a lot of stuff - period. I will spot check with it every week utilizing it's resources to supplement with our theme. I started using their Sight Word booklets as well. Cedric likes them because he gets to color more. So far, Silas doesn't seem to be learning the words, but I'm hoping he's catching on to more than he articulates.

I am going to try to post weekly the things we have learned - maybe with some pictures if we did anything fun. I need to be held accountable, so by all means, yell at me if you think I neglected our education process!