Question by Nicole K: Which boxed monthly preschool curriculum to use?
I am comparing monthly preschool curriculum programs to use for my in home daycare. I ordered the Mother Goose Time, and to me there is not enough for the kids to do for the day. I am comparing The Learning Box and Adventures in Learning. Has anybody used these or have ones the suggest that they use? Please dont tell me to plan my own, I do not have time for that. I want a simple program that I can order monthly from. Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by Jacky
HI Nicole,
I’m a homeschooling mother and can honestly say that I understand that you do not have time to create your own, but there are so many curriculum’s, lesson plans etc available on the internet.
I am aware of a curriculum ABC Adventure – I think it is for 26 weeks. You can download the sample at:
www.easy-preschool-activities.com/preschool-homeschool.html
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!
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Just a little thought to send your way about boxed “curriculums”. Most of us that have worked with actual curriculums such as the creative curriculum, high/scope, etc will all probably tell you that these “boxed curriculums” really would be considered curriculum support. There is no way they can individualize the materials for your classroom’s needs…and much of it is “paper” activities or craft projects…not open ended art projects because they wouldn’t be able to box it up if it wasn’t that way. My suggestion to you is that if you can’t afford a proven curriculum then create one yourself by using your state’s Kindergarten curriculum guidelines and taking a few steps back to make it appropiate for preschool. I find that many of my activities do not require a LOT of teacher prep…but when I do create materials and such I look at it as an investment. I laminate it…make it a decent quality and then I have it for as many years as I want. I also create the materials so they can be used for more than one type of activity. Good luck! Email if there is an area you need ideas for.
Edit: Oops, Nicole…guess I didn’t read your details well enough. Because that’s exactly what I told you to do…plan it yourself.
Still firmly feel that way…so guess you’ll have to let it go through “one ear and out the other”.
Seriously though…if you need ideas…I’d be glad to help. I run a preschool program out of my home and have had a great school year! Be glad to share my curriculum with you and work with you regarding plans and such. You also may wish to look through some of The Mailbox Preschool Magazines. Your local library may carry or be able to interlibrary loan you back issues. Good luck!