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  1. Gather Preschool Booklist (below) for what to teach.
  2. Print Preschool Schedule PDF for when to teach it.
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Preschool Booklist

For Ages 2 to 4
​Family and Community

King James Bible

Bible Study

Devotions

Arithmetic

Choose 1: 

Science

  • All the best Easy-to-Read books from the library, 1 a month.*

Library Skills

  • ​Go to the library once a week, learn how it all works. If you go on Fridays then you can check out the books you’ll need for the following week.

Language Arts


Extra Resources | Level 0

Literature

History

  • All the best easy-to-read history books from the library, figure on 1 or 2 a month.

Geography & Social Studies

  • Easy-to-read books from the library about neighborhoods and maps. Figure on 1 or 2 a month.
  • Make a community floor map + family car to drive around the map.

Enrichments

Choose 1 or more per week and rotate as desired.

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
  2. The Best Mouse Cookie by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond
  3. The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
  4. 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 Very First Book of Shapes by Eric Carle
  9. Numbers, Colors, Shapes
  10. Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
  11. Little Fur Family by Margaret Wise Brown
  12. God Loves Me by Leora Zimmerman
Term 2 (Weeks 13-24)
  1. Jesus Hears Me by Joni Walker
  2. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
  3. The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
  4. ​The Animals' Christmas Eve by Gale Wiersum
  5. ​​Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever
  6. Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire
  7. Bunny’s Noisy Book by Margaret Wise Brown*
  8. Cars and Trucks From A to Z
  9. The Tale of Peter Rabbit based on original tale 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
  2. ABC Book of God’s Creatures by Mary Landis
  3. 1 Is One by Tasha Tudor
  4. God Gives Us Work by Sharon See
  5. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? by Dr. Seuss
  6. God's Wonderful Trees by Mary M. Landis
  7. God’s Wonderful Water by Mary M. Landis
  8. From Head to Toe by Eric Carle
  9. Big Dog … Little Dog by P.D. Eastman
  10. God’s Happy Family by Edith Witmer
  11. Helping Mother by Mary M. Landis
  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
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%
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and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
​- Proverbs 22:6
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