All STAY AT HOME MOM’s HELP!?

I need your help in learning tools/equipment that I can use to teach my children basic preschool needs. I have a 2 year old who is REALLY smart, but I’m not sure how to encourage his learning while staying at home. We read A LOT of books and that is where he gets the bulk of his learning–I want to invest in some learning equipment/tools to help aid in his learning (I also have a 10 month old who will soon be able to start learning in depth as well) I am just not sure what to buy! I also don’t know where to really start with WHAT to learn–should I make mini-lesson plans? Pick a theme for the week? Does anyone have any helpful information for me? I would really appreciate it.

I relied on an interactive approach to learning. My eldest daughter has always been very advanced and it was challenging when she was younger. Trying to find a balance between learning and play was our biggest hurdle.

I found that educational outings provided the best of both. A trip to the zoo, art gallery, museum or planetarium is a valuable learning experience while still being fun. Even a walk through the neighborhood can be educational if you engage your child and talk about their surroundings. Every single article in your own home is ripe with educational value, why does dust fly when you sweep the floor? How does an egg beater work? What happens when you put blue and yellow food colouring into the bath tub? The trick is being creative and aware of your surroundings on a child’s level. The bulk of my daughter’s early learning came from me talking about her surroundings, engaging her in thoughtful dialogue and hands on playing. Little minds are most open to those they trust and respect, a little bit of explanation and discussion goes farther than any amount of purchased supplies.

Uit-Me-Kaar (Tool box kids), the ultimate preschool tech series

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