Preschool Blog

The Preschool Blog is my updates on Preschool Education. It...

--lets you know whenever any new Web pages appear giving you updated tips and resources for preschool education.

--keeps you updated with other postings or news about preschooling around the world.

Homeschool Stories and experiences shared by families of homeschoolers

Homeschool Stories - read about good and bad experiences of homeschoolers

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Homeschooling Facts to consider before starting your kids on homeschooling

Homeschooling Facts - consider every aspect of homeschool education before starting your kids on this alternative education

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Pre-school in Ethiopia

Pre-school or Kindergarten concepts are not very popular in poor communities in Ethiopia, be it in town or rural areas. Children simply stay at home

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Play with balls

Here's a simple and fun way to learn numbers in preschool Math class. The children will never be bored. I provide each child with a small basket like

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Animal Alphabet - learn the alphabet and names of animals together

animal Alphabet - list of animals from A-Z. Learn the alphabet and names of animals together

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Mothers Day Craft, Activities and Games for preschoolers

Mothers Day Activities for preschoolers, cards, flowers, games, quotes, activities..etc

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Science Activity - teaching buoyancy

Just thought you might enjoy this idea for a lesson on submarines! Water play is always well received and this can be used as a science lesson to teach

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Indoor Outdoor Activities

It is so close to spring and everyone is anxious to get outside. When the weather won't cooperate and you need to channel your preschoolers' energy,

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Earth Day in April

April, springtime and Earth Day all go hand in hand! Here are some simple and fun-for-all-ages preschool science activity to try.   I start by asking

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How to overcome budget constraint

So often I get e-mails from Preschool Teachers who say they don't have a budget for craft and school supplies. Here's an idea if you are a little short

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Forum for preschool teachers, parents and caregivers

Forum - discuss your stories, ideas, photos, comments with just a click

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Preschools in Singapore

My son was in a preschool in Singapore. So here are my observations: As compared to the preschools in the West, the school hours are long for preschoolers

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Shamrock Placemats and 3-D Wall Hangings

Here's what you can do on March 17, St Patrick's Day Need: White Card Stock Shamrock cookie cutters, varying sizes are great Green crayons or markers

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Hunt for Leprechauns Gold

Preschoolers always love to go on Treasure Hunts!  Take some time to cut out gold circles for coins and green rectangles for money. Then hide all through

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Easiest 3 Layer Dip Ever

This is easy enough for any preschoolers to make and it is soooooo good! In a regular sized Pyrex dish (what I use) you take one package of cream cheese

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Rocket Tube

For this craft, students will need a paper towel tube. They can paint or decorate it however they want; it will be the main part of their rocket.

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Paw Print Path

Begin by telling your students a short story.  Your class has been given the mission of helping a little lost kitten find her way home.  To do that,

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Paw Print Path

Begin by telling your students a short story.  Your class has been given the mission of helping a little lost kitten find her way home.  To do that,

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It's a sad situation

My Day Care cares more about the money they get than the children. They don't care about doing what it takes to keep the teachers there. They don't

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Special days lesson plans and activities for your preschools.

How to celebrate Special Days for preschool kids - Make your own specials to highlight your lesson plans

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