Homeschool and Preschool Lessons: All Kinds of Art

One of the many things I feel bad about as a mom is that…I hate art projects. I always feel obligated to keep them, but the truth is that they are messy and oddly sized and rarely sentimental. Well, I’ve found a few projects that are worth keeping! These projects show off the size of … Continue reading →

Preschool at Home: The Letter Book

It’s been a while since I posted any ideas for Preschool at home. Sorry about that. Here’s the latest one we love, love, love. Have you seen the store-bought dry-erase letter books? They are pretty, but can be expensive. The ones that aren’t expensive are either too small or poorly made and hard to erase. … Continue reading →

Build Fine Motor Skills with Bumble Bugs.

Thank you Pre-school Play for this idea! This activity is effortless with minimal setup and materials. Materials: Fuzzy Pipe Cleaners Jars (Ours are left over spice jars) Magnet Cut pip cleaners into small pieces (approximately 1/2 to 1 inch). Place in containers. Demonstrate for child that the magnet will drag the pipe cleaners around in … Continue reading →

1 Week of Preschool Sensory Play and First Grade Art Lessons for Homeschool Moms Who Aren’t Artistic

I realize I’ve posted a lot about art lessons lately, so I thought I’d compile things into a simple-to-use lesson plan that you guys could easily adapt and use. This is a HUGE post, but I wanted to show how activities between two age groups can work together to create a cohesive lesson plan. Bonus: All of … Continue reading →