Hello
I have 3 boys under the age of 3, the eldest will be 3 in December. It is my intention to enable them to learn out of school. I have just ordered the Alan Thomas book recommended on another thread - thanks for that (have been lurking for a while) and had been looking at preschool curriculums and plans when i realised this was not the route i wanted to follow and that a checklist from time to time would suffice me (i.e. that we are covering most of what children their age are).
I don't have any plans in place but a typical day might go something like this
- unloading/loading dishwasher - going through colours, opposites etc..
- sorting washing into colours, pegging it onto their own line once done
- tidying up, arranging their toys etc.. (the children ask to help most of the time)
- playing in the garden on their bikes, slide etc.. i notice lots of role play, some instigated some done on own
- craft boxes for messy play (not always but even just stickers/stars and some crayons for days we can't get to the family centre for messy play)
- Thomas Tank Engine has helped with all the colours and numbers as have teaching aids across the walls
- long walks with packed lunches where we look at EVERYTHING we come across and talk about for as long as their interested
- This list is endless, even trips on the bus/car are all a learning experience - i think this is why i don't feel the need to send them to school.
Turning into a bit of a ramble now (am tired too) and i didn't really know where to begin. Guess i just want some encouragement and more ideas etc..
I have asked a KS1 specialist over this weekend give some support on early learning skills such as letter formation etc.. the rest i think i can cope with.
Thank you