NOTE: The only thing I have purchased to facilitate any academic study for my preschooler is a basic workbook. Below is a link to my favorite workbooks because they are age appropriate and diverse in learning styles.
MONDAY:
1) Say a prayer together.
2) Sing a song and read a picture book (10 mins). This is for my toddler. After we are done with the picture books, I let my toddler play by herself in her room while I continue the lesson with my preschooler. Sometimes she chooses to stay and observe the rest of the lesson. She learns quite a bit from watching her older sister do "school."
3) Board Activities (5 mins): I use our chalkboard easel to review the letter of the week and it's sound. We go over how to spell our names, and where we live.
4) We review/recite an Article of Faith (one per month). You can choose to have your child recite something else (like a nursery rhyme). I find it beneficial to exercise memorization skills at this age. Even if it is only a sentence or two.
5) Workbook (10 mins): I have a Spectrum Preschool Workbook. I usually have my child complete 2-3 pages per sitting. The concepts are very easy, but I think it is valuable to teach children how to sit and complete an assignment in a quiet setting.
6) Study the weekly theme by reading short educational books from the library or researching online (10 mins).
1) Say a prayer together.
2) Sing a song and read a picture book (10 mins). This is for my toddler. After we are done with the picture books, I let my toddler play by herself in her room while I continue the lesson with my preschooler. Sometimes she chooses to stay and observe the rest of the lesson. She learns quite a bit from watching her older sister do "school."
3) Board Activities (5 mins): I use our chalkboard easel to review the letter of the week and it's sound. We go over how to spell our names, and where we live.4) We review/recite an Article of Faith (one per month). You can choose to have your child recite something else (like a nursery rhyme). I find it beneficial to exercise memorization skills at this age. Even if it is only a sentence or two.
5) Workbook (10 mins): I have a Spectrum Preschool Workbook. I usually have my child complete 2-3 pages per sitting. The concepts are very easy, but I think it is valuable to teach children how to sit and complete an assignment in a quiet setting.
6) Study the weekly theme by reading short educational books from the library or researching online (10 mins).
7) Give a hug and supportive words for completing "school."
TUESDAY:
1) Say a prayer together.
2) Sing a song and read a picture book (10 mins).
5) Field trip (1-2 hours). This can be something like visiting a museum, exploring nature at a local park, touring a farm, or going to a theme park. This is one of my favorite sites for Field Trip Ideas in Southern California.
6) Starfall.com games (20 mins).
7) Give a hug and supportive words for completing "school."
WEDNESDAY:
1) Say a prayer together.
2) Sing a song and read a picture book (10 mins).
5) Workbook (10 mins)
6) Nature or Outdoor exploration (45 mins-1.5 hrs)
7) Study the weekly theme by reading short educational books from the library or researching online (10 mins).
8) Give a hug and supportive words for completing "school."
FRIDAY:
1) Say a prayer together.
2) Sing a song and read a picture book (10 mins).
1) Say a prayer together.
2) Sing a song and read a picture book (10 mins).
3) Board Activities (5 mins): Review the letter of the week and it's sound. Go over how to spell our names, and where we live.
4) We review/recite an Article of Faith (one per month). 5) Field trip (1-2 hours). This can be something like visiting a museum, exploring nature at a local park, touring a farm, or going to a theme park. This is one of my favorite sites for Field Trip Ideas in Southern California.
6) Starfall.com games (20 mins).
7) Give a hug and supportive words for completing "school."
WEDNESDAY:1) Say a prayer together.
2) Sing a song and read a picture book (10 mins).
3) Board Activities (5 mins): Review the letter of the week and it's sound. Go over how to spell our names, and where we live.
4) We review/recite an Article of Faith (one per month). Practice writing by tracing the AOF. 5) Workbook (10 mins)
6) Give a hug and supportive words for completing "school."
THURSDAY:
1) Say a prayer together.
2) Sing a song and read a picture book (10 mins).
5) Art or Craft Project. I think this is what takes the most effort in planning and preparation...and clean up. ;)THURSDAY:
1) Say a prayer together.
2) Sing a song and read a picture book (10 mins).
3) Board Activities (5 mins): Review the letter of the week and it's sound. Go over how to spell our names, and where we live.
4) We review/recite an Article of Faith (one per month). 6) Nature or Outdoor exploration (45 mins-1.5 hrs)
7) Study the weekly theme by reading short educational books from the library or researching online (10 mins).
8) Give a hug and supportive words for completing "school."
FRIDAY:
1) Say a prayer together.
2) Sing a song and read a picture book (10 mins).
3) Board Activities (5 mins): Review the letter of the week and it's sound. Go over how to spell our names, and where we live.
4) We review/recite an Article of Faith (one per month). 5) Workbook (10 mins)
6) Starfall.com games (20 mins).
7) Give a hug and supportive words for completing "school."
ONCE A MONTH ON A SATURDAY - We do a daddy-led science experiment as a family. This is my husband's opportunity to plan something and engage the kids in a fun and educational activity. Dad loves to be part of our homeschool schedule.
SUNDAY:
- Church/Sunday School
*I definitely do NOT follow this schedule perfectly every week. I just have it as a guide for when I need some direction. I mostly let my daughter's interests guide me. I try to take my cues from her to maximize her learning potential.
6) Starfall.com games (20 mins).
7) Give a hug and supportive words for completing "school."
ONCE A MONTH ON A SATURDAY - We do a daddy-led science experiment as a family. This is my husband's opportunity to plan something and engage the kids in a fun and educational activity. Dad loves to be part of our homeschool schedule.
- Church/Sunday School
*I definitely do NOT follow this schedule perfectly every week. I just have it as a guide for when I need some direction. I mostly let my daughter's interests guide me. I try to take my cues from her to maximize her learning potential.
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