Home School Preschool

I've gone back and forth about sending my son to preschool. I want him to learn proper classroom behavior. At the same time, I don't want him to pick up any swear words or attitude problems other kids his age may have.

Right after CutiePie was born, I signed up for a gym membership at YMCA. I loved getting away from the children for an hour everyday and getting into shape. I was losing weight and feeling good about myself. At least until Jayden came home saying bad words. They weren't swear words, but they still weren't very nice. He also started talking back to me, in a tone I'd never heard him use before. I noticed that some of the other children he played with while I worked out talked like that. So, I cancelled the membership. I know I can't keep him away from bad influences forever, but I don't want him to have to deal with it until he is ready.

So, I started teaching him at home. My parents bought SmartyPants a few preschool workbooks when he turned three. SmartyPants already knew his shapes, colors, number, and letters. But, the workbooks helped him learn to use a pencil. I worked with him for a whole year. We did "school" everyday when CutiePie was taking naps. I thought I might send him to preschool when he turned four. Now that he's four, he's much too far ahead for me to even consider sending him to preschool. So, we spend the money we would have used on preschool to buy educational materials. We have whole bookcases full of educational games, workbooks, flashcards, puzzles, and other activities.

I am starting this blog to review some of these items. I'll tell you what we love, what worked, and what was just a waste of money. That way, you don't have to waste your own money.