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1. Gather materials with Preschool Booklist (below) for what to teach.
2. Print Preschool 36-Week Schedule PDF for when to teach it.
3. Order Preschool Teaching Guide with lesson plans, worksheets, tests, and answer key for how to teach or plan your own lessons with FREE Homeschool Planner.​

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Preschool Booklist

For Ages 2 to 4
​Family and Community
Notes: Books are Level 0 unless otherwise noted

King James Bible

• King James Bible* ($1 at Dollar Tree) | All Levels

Bible Study

Choose 1.

• Easy-to-read bible story books from the library. Figure on 1 a week or
• Bible Stories to Read and Bible Pictures to Color** by Martha Rohrer ❶ ($14) | Level 0 
• Prayers for Children by Wilkin ❷ ($5) or Little Folded Hands* | Level 0

Language Arts

Level A: Learn the alphabet using a systematic approach to learn letters & phonic sounds. (Age 2-3)
   Reader: A Child's First Book of Letters: Phonics Level A | Level 0
   Workbook: My First Writing Book: Level A* | Level 0
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Level B: Alphabet review and learn to read phonic sounds & words. (Age 4)
   Reader: A Child's First Book of Letters: Phonics Level B | Level 0
   Workbook: My First Writing Book: Level B* | Level 0
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More Resources | Level 0

• Letter Activities: Playdough & Magnetic Letters
• A Apple Pie by Kate Greenaway* plus other alphabet books from your library
• The Nursery Lesson Book*​

Arithmetic

Choose 1:

• Learn numbers (counting 1 to 10), shapes, and colors* or
• Brain Quest Preschool Workbook, $9 (Age 3-4) or **** | Level 0
• Counting With Numbers, $4 (Age 3-4) ❶ | Level 0

Literature (Storytime)

• All the best Easy-to-Read books from the library, 1 per week (see Read Aloud below)
• The Infant's Delight*, poetry and verse  (book) | Level 0
• The Real Mother Goose*, nursery rhymes | Level 0
• The Tale of Peter Rabbit* and other stories by Beatrix Potter (audio) | Level 0-1
• Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne * | Level 0-1
• A Treasury of 5-Minute Stories**, classic tales | Level 0 

Note: Classic tales include The Little Red Hen, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Puss in Boots, and many more, $15. or find these classic stories in easy-to-read books from the library. 

Library Skills

• Go to the library once a week; learn to be quiet and find a favorite book. If you go on Fridays, you can check out the books you'll need for the following week.

Enrichments, Habits, and Play

• Crafts: Animal Friends Reading and Craft Book**^, 1 per week ($3) | Level 0
• Singing: A Year of Preschool Songs* or/and Sing Along Songs with CD ($12) | Level 0
• Classical Music: Classicsforkids.com, listen once a week | Level 0-2
• Picture Study of choice, 1 per month
• French: The Child's First French Lessons by Henri Bué*, Second Part only. 1 or 2 words per week. | Level 0-1
• Habits: Work on 1 new habit per month (draw on index cards: brush hair, brush teeth, set table)
• Play Outdoors, daily
• Nature Notebook ($1, Dollar Tree), Take a Nature Walk, 1 per week

Social Studies

• Make a family car with family members.
• Make a community floor map.

Read Alouds ​| Level 0

(FREE at library or build your library - 1 picture book per week)*** 

Term 1 (Weeks 1-12)

1. Jesus Is With Me by Joni Walker (Christian)
2. The Best Mouse Cookie by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond*
3. The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle*
4. The Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown*
5. ABC: Amazing Alphabet Book! by Dr. Seuss*
6. Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire
7. Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb by Al Perkins*
8. My First Counting Book by Lilian Moore*
9. Numbers, Colors, Shapes Priddy Books
10. Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin, Jr.*
11. Little Fur Family by Margaret Wise Brown*
12. God Loves Me by Leora Zimmerman (Christian & Health)

Term 2 (Weeks 13-24)

1. Jesus Hears Me by Joni Walker (Christian)
2. Curious George Flies a Kite by H. A. Rey and Margret Rey*
3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle* (S) or Puppet
4. The Animals' Christmas Eve by Gale Wiersum*
5. Little Jewel Bird by Lucy Conley (Christian & S)
6. Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown*
7. Bunny's Noisy Book by Margaret Wise Brown*
8. David's New Ball by Janet Sensenig (SS & S & Christian)
9. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter*
10. Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann*
11. Fuzzy Yellow Ducklings by Matthew Van Fleet*
12. My Very First Book of Shapes by Eric Carle*

Term 3 (Weeks 25-36)

1. Jesus Knows Me by Joni Walker (Christian)
2. ABC Book of God’s Creatures by Mary Landis (S)
3. 1 is One by Tasha Tudor*
4. God Gives Us Work by Sharon See (SS)
5. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? by Dr. Seuss*
6. God’s Wonderful Trees by Mary Landis (S)
7. From Head to Toe by Eric Carle*
8. Big Dog … Little Dog by P. D. Eastman*
9. God’s Happy Family by Edith Witmer (SS)
10. Helping Mother by Mary M. Landis (SS and Christian)
11. God’s Wonderful Water by Mary Landis (S)
12. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown*

Need additional picture books?  Little Jewel Books (Christian) and Letter-of-the-Week Booklist (Classic)

Preschool Overview

• Schedule
• Syllabus
• Tips

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Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Prayer Recitation & ​Bible Story	Prayer Recitation & Picture Book	Prayer Recitation & Classic Tales/Poetry
Reading ​(ABC's)	Writing ​(ABC's)	Arithmetic ​Numbers, Shapes, Colors+
Activity ​Habits & Outdoor Play	Activity ​Habits & Outdoor Play	Activity ​Habits & Outdoor Play

1. Reading. Spend time each week learning the letters of the alphabet. Sing the alphabet song while pointing to each letter. Learn the letters in order. Say both the name and phonic sound. Say the word that starts with the letter.
2. ​Writing. Spend time each week writing the letter. Show how to trace each line and tell what you are doing. Give the child practice time.
3. Arithmetic. Spend time each week counting numbers from 1 to 10. Write the numbers too. Learn the basic shapes and colors in rainbow order.
4. ​Storytime, Habits, and Play. Spend time each day reading a storybook rotating with Bible, Picture Books, Classic Tales, and Poetry. Teach children about Prayer and Habits. Spend time each day in play either outdoors or other activities.

1. ​Fill your home with living books, both Christian and Classic. You can begin to build your own Living Book Library with our booklist (above).
2. Turn-off screens [1] as a 30-minute show like Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood per day is more than enough. Instead, enjoy story-time and outdoor play [2].  
3. For Preschool, we recommend a 30-minute learning time, 3 times per week with a focus on building a foundation in the 3 R's - Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic.

Teaching Guide.  The preschool lesson plans can be used for 1 or 2 years. Students are ready to move on when they know both the ABC names and phonic sounds. Here's our recommended sequence:

• If student is Age 2 - Complete all activities (except optional) with a focus on learning the ABC names. Year 2 will complete all activities (including optional) with a focus on learning the ABC phonic sounds.
• If student is Age 3 - Complete all activities (including optional) with a focus on learning both the ABC names and phonic sounds.

Have preschool questions or comments?  See FAQ's

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Notes
*Indicates free online or at library
**Optional for Age 2 as they can look at and point to the pictures; Age 3 will be more ready to use the resource
***Preschool Reading List includes Christian, Classic, Science, Social Study. We loved and used many of the board books from the preschool read aloud selections at Memoria Press.
****Math: I have not previewed the newly revised Brain Quest Preschool Workbook to ensure it has Christian content; the teacher guide includes references to the former Brain Quest Preschool Workbook. Tip! A workbook is optional for teaching math at this level.
^Consumable books less than 10%