Homeschooling Preschoolers - A Simple Approach Anyone Can Use

The idea of homeschooling preschoolers may sound foreign to many people. The fact is, though, that parents homeschool their children from the time they are born. They teach them everything they need to know. They teach them how to sit up, walk, talk, eat, use the bathroom, communicate with others and many more skills.

Here are some simple suggestions you can use to help you homeschool your preschool child:

1. Read, read, read - Most parents don't realize the importance and value of reading to their children. Just a ½ hour per day can net many wonderful benefits to both parent and child. Not only does the child develop a great vocabulary and knowledge about the world around him, it fosters closeness with the parent reading to them. Regular trips to the library can encourage this reading time. Make sure books are easily accessible for children so they can look at the books on their own or choose some for the parent to read. If children see their parents reading on their own, they will want to read too.

2. Don't worry about curriculum packages. These may turn your child off to learning by forcing skills that are not necessary at this age. Use the time that you interact with your child to introduce learning. Show your child how to write their name and the names of family members if they are interested. Let them draw lots of pictures and ask questions about the world around them.

3. Take them to interesting places. This doesn't have to be a day-long field trip that costs a great deal of money. A simple tour of the grocery store or post office can be very enriching for a preschooler. If you see a backhoe working in your neighborhood, then let your child watch the progress. Look for activities around you that might interest your child.

Homeschooling a preschooler can be a very enjoyable experience if you know what to do. Relax and trust your instincts. You have raised this child to the point they are now and can continue to encourage them to learn and grow in their own way.

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