Two homeschooling Resourses

First, I don't claim to be any kind of expert on homeschooling, but I DO know what I like and what works (at least for my kids). And sometimes I am annoyed sad that no one asks my opinion. Which may mean I have an ego issue, but it would be nicer if we just thought of it as me trying to be helpful, but not wanting to be pushy.

Second, since I don't want to be one of "those" people that walks around saying, "Hey, use this and try it my way" I am kicking off my blog with 2 tidbits for mothers of preschoolers. Then I am not forcing my opinion on you, since I am not making you read this blog. (See how sneaky clever I am?)


My mom found a great workbook for my preschooler. It's called "BRAIN QUEST PRE-K WORKBOOK". It boasts of a whole years worth of activities for your child. It is divided in sections that range from colors and shapes to writing to numbers and counting. They even include opposites and street signs. She got it at BJ's Warehouse and it cost about $9. I love it. So does my 4 yr old, which is the true test. Some of it is easy for her and some of it is spot on. I haven't gotten to anything she can't do, but she does have an older sister to observe and learn from. She's also an 'older' 4.

The second item I love for preschool is a DVD that is from LeapFrog. It teaches all the letters and their sounds in a cute little song. My 2 y/o totally knows her ABCs and their sounds already. Plus, while I am doing school with my older two, it keeps her entertained AND she's learning. Actually learning. Unlike lots of other things she can watch (Barney, anyone? Gag. Nope!) she is getting something out of it and then I don't feel like a horrible mom for turning on the TV as a babysitter. So we all win. It's LEAP FROG LETTER FACTORY and it's about 30 min long.

So, there ya have it. Some of my thoughts. I don't exactly know how to end this. But I am painfully aware that my M&M Blizzard is melting while I type that it is getting really late...