Homeschool Curriculum 2020-21 || Must-have Homeschool preschool curriculum for 2, 3 and 4 year olds

The best Preschool curriculum choices allow for flexibility in early childhood education.Subscribe bit.ly/planpreppray for more homeschooling, mommy self care, home management and kids empowerment tips. In this video I talk about our curriculum choices for our toddler.
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[@PlanPrepPray]

Do you plan on schooling your preschooler everyday or when they are in the mood for it?

[@PlanPrepPray]

Thanks

[@Tripletsguzman]

I'm doing it every day but trying to catch them up when they are really in the mood🥰

[@PlanPrepPray]

@@Tripletsguzman Thats the best way to do it. Hope its been going well!

[@calvinoliver8885]

@Rhett Kellen yea, have been using Flixzone for since december myself :D

[@briggsnixon460]

@Rhett Kellen definitely, been watching on Flixzone for months myself :D

[@nishimehta6037]

This is by far the best curriculum video I have ever seen. I love how you have divided the materials by level and describe how each level prepares the child to move further along. Very helpful. Sending all the love to you and your beautiful family!

[@amberpadilla07]

Velcro on the puzzles is brilliant!!! Totally doing that lol

[@PlanPrepPray]

I wish I could take the credit but that's all my husband 😆 it's genius

[@rebekahian]

I absolutely love how you have levels for preschool. It's genius and makes so much sense! This is so going to help me pace better. Thank you!

[@ElizaWild23]

I really liked this video. It really encouraging to me that I don't need to stress out about doing everything. This is pretty in line with what we are doing too and you have given me some new resources, so thank you. 👍

[@mariahw3041]

This is the most helpful Toddler video I’ve seen!! And I’ve looked up so many lol thank you so much, this was so thorough and has so many resources and options!! 💛💛💛

[@MyAlmaModern]

I do the same! I don’t have a set curriculum, I just follow my daughters lead. She’s about ready to read and I bought the BOB books because I heard so many great things about it! I’ll be starting that in August for her, so excited! Thanks for sharing, I love seeing what others do.

[@PlanPrepPray]

That's a great idea! its going to be so exciting teaching my children how to read brings me the greatest sense of fulfillment!

[@kdwerner]

This is so helpful!! Breaking it up into levels is so genius! Thanks for that idea!!

[@MarleyBengier]

I just love your sweet positivity! New subscriber! Thanks so much for sharing ♥️

[@PlanPrepPray]

Welcome!!

[@melanie_plant_guru]

I love the way you started the video❤

[@mooviewatcher3893]

I don’t homeschool but I love having some stuff around for weekend learning or the summer thanks for sharing

[@PlanPrepPray]

You are so welcome!

[@jacquelyncruz1]

You’re a life saver!!! I have a 3 year old and 4 year old and will be homeschooling. You read my mind!

[@PlanPrepPray]

Hope this is helpful mama! If you have any questions please dont be afraid to reach out!

[@MamaDiana2217]

This was such a great video! This is by far best homeschooling video. Thank you! This was so helpful!

[@jacobjohannes7123]

I absolutely love the flow of your levels!

[@PlanPrepPray]

Thank you so much I hope this was helpful

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Amen to all of this!

[@PlanPrepPray]

❤

[@AndreaSorial]

This was so relaxing. Almost like an ASMR video 💕💕. And informative. Thanks!!

[@PlanPrepPray]

Glad you liked it!!

[@katiacleroux7376]

Can't believe I had forgotten about this gem! Our middle is now ready to start doing something. We're doing amazing with gentle and classical but she craves more. Got some tips back from in here!

[@PlanPrepPray]

Wonderful!

[@homeeducatewithhayley]

Great video thank you. I’ve just come over to you from Tori’s channel. I am a U.K. mum of four 8, 5, 2 and 10 months and I am about to start our homeschooling journey after falling in love with it during lockdown. My two year old also wants to have his “lessons” as he calls it. At the moment he’ll sit at the table with my older children drawing circles - hundreds of them lol he loves feeling involved so I plan to set up some “school” work for him to go alongside theirs.

[@PlanPrepPray]

Thanks for sharing!! That is a wonderful idea, I'm right there with you all of our children are pretty much the same age lol. If you have any specific questions do not hesitate to reach out to me [e-mail] or dm me on Instagram. We've got this!!

[@AkilahDriver]

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!! We decided to homeschool for this year and this helps me so much for my 3 year old!!

[@PlanPrepPray]

I'm so glad! If you need anything don't hesitate to reach out.

[@1tory13]

This was helpful!! I love how you had it broken down. Do you have a video of what is in your level one sensory box? My little guy will be 2 this fall and I realized other I don’t actually have anything for him to “learn.” I don’t want junk toys and I don’t want to be full Montessori but I need things to do WITH him and enrichment on his own. He loves learning and has outstanding fine motor skills but needs a mental challenge, I see him get bored with regular toys if they don’t have a challenge.

[@dominiquethompson9822]

Amazing!!! Thank you

[@keeperofmyhome]

I ♥️ Montessori!! I am just starting my journey with the Montessori Method... I had started interactive binders for my younger kiddos and they like it! Love Brain Quest..

[@PlanPrepPray]

Sounds great! The binders are always a big hit, its a gentle approach to structured learning.

[@Mizzlibrarian83]

Montessori is overpriced and all I’ve seen is misbehaving kids who feel like they have no rules.

[@dottycool9501]

Great tips

[@hspoiala]

The seriousness of the opening of your video 😂 I can't even haha ... Love it!!!

[@PlanPrepPray]

😁

[@cathoff93]

Thank you for this video!! I was planning on starting my 3 year old with some curriculum and I made him a big workbook. However I think I will just set that stuff aside and start with some Montessori & flash cards until he is ready :) I feel this video just saved both my son and I a lot of frustration hahah

[@PlanPrepPray]

I am so glad that it was helpful. I wish you and your son the BEST.

[@kierraogden6771]

New to this channel and thinking of homeschooling my 2.5 year old daughter and this was a big help to me thank you!

[@PlanPrepPray]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melissacapps8453]

This is absolutely amazing. I wish I had had these ideas when my kids were younger

[@PlanPrepPray]

Its been a work in progress

[@bosedeenyiema7265]

Thanks so much for this video. I have a 17th month old, 3 year old and almost 5 years old. This was a lifesaver!

[@PlanPrepPray]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BJRoyalty]

I’m watching this while my child is 1. This is very informative and I am less anxious now. Thank you.

[@PlanPrepPray]

Glad it was helpful! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

[@KellyMacPepple]

Love you energy sis 💓💓💓

[@PlanPrepPray]

🤗

[@LaJessChelle]

Good idea to Velcro the puzzle pieces!

[@PlanPrepPray]

That's all my husband. It was that or throw away all the puzzles.

[@lamplight111]

Lucky kids. You have such a wonderful spirit.

[@PlanPrepPray]

Thank you

[@KatiesWorldSCRAPBOOK]

Awesome video!! I love all of your recommendations!!! I have a 2 year old daughter, she'll be 3 in a month, and I am thinking I will be ordering the Bob Books and teaching to read in 100 lessons, and see how she does. She's already started reading. This morning she was able to read quite a few words in Dr. Suess's Go, Dog, Go, and it was soo exciting for all of us (my husband, my daughter, and me) to see her be able to read whole sentences all by herself!!! That was all just by learning sight words!!! She knows all of her letters, upper and lower, can count to 100 by 1's and 10's, knows all her shapes and colors, and more! I'm always looking for, and finding new ways to make learning fun for her to keep her motivated and engagwd in learning and it is truly paying off!!! I am getting so much joy teaching her and watching her grow and being a part of that, I am seriously considering continuing to homeschool as she gets older, but we will take it a year at a time and see where life takes us, but I truly believe she will get so much more out of life homeschooling. I have the Pre-K The Good and the Beautiful along with many other supplements. I am taking the unschooling approach, but using a curriculum as well, just to help as somewhat of a guide. Your videos are so inspirational as well as informational (is that a word? Hahaha) Thank You So Much for all you do!!!

[@PlanPrepPray]

What you're describing is so much fun. Homeschooling is hard but those moments are so rewarding that it makes the difficult parts so worth it. Enjoy those moments you described, especially hen less important moments like dishes and laundry seek to steal your joy. You're doing a great job girly. That investment into your family will pay dividends in your family for years to come.

[@MeganMarie1]

Thanks so much for sharing! I love seeing what others use. I didn't know about the BOB pre-reader books. I might check those out. I have a 4-year-old, 2-year-old, and 6-month old. My oldest is doing Sonlight pre-k this year, and my middle is doinf the Sonlight preschool (which is basically all just great books). I also put together bins of other little activities he can work on more independent while I'm working more with my daughter.

[@PlanPrepPray]

You are so welcome! It is so good, definitely check it out. I do know Sonlight is full of great books though. I love activity bins. My children ask for them when we aren't doing school lol. 2 years apart you've got your hands full mama, I'm sure your home is filled with so much life.

[@MeganMarie1]

@@PlanPrepPray Yes, full but good! Ha. We're also recently started our adoption journey for baby #4. ❤ I ordered the Bob pre-readers! I'm excited to add them into the mix for my middle son.

[@ciarasterling7119]

Wendy, omg you are killing KZbin! ♥️

[@PlanPrepPray]

You are so sweet! Thank you so much ❤

[@garbo8962]

I use the brain quest prek book and for the student I teach it works well

[@PlanPrepPray]

It really does! Such a great resource.

[@Tripletsguzman]

Thank you! I'm planning to do homeschooling my 4 years old triplets , You really inspired me.

[@PlanPrepPray]

Wow!! You got this! You got this! You got this! Had to write it 3 times because I feel like you need triple the encouragement. If I can help in any way please reach out.

[@Tripletsguzman]

@@PlanPrepPray ok thank you 🥰

[@megancoker6598]

Thank you. I needed more ideas . I have 4 years old and 2 years old. My older want to go to school. She know most of colors already. And who knows else . her grandpa watch them when I worked earlier this years. He loves watching educational things. . I plan to do loose kind of home school. Buying lego - fine motor skills, building skills , colors ,and etc.

[@PlanPrepPray]

You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you need anymore help. I just released a Circle Time Binder video, there might be somethings in there you can use with your little ones. There's a link in the description where you can download all the printables in the video for free.

[@PlanPrepPray]

In my latest video

[@morganjeanne9262]

What Velcro did you use to hold the puzzle pieces to the boards?? So smart.

[@PlanPrepPray]

Velcro dots from Amazon

[@kcrogers1813]

For preschool we don’t have a hard structure but they like to play school so it’s good opportunity to slip in some lessons when they’re done we stop

[@PlanPrepPray]

Love that

[@saralange1230]

Thanks so much! I have 3 soon 4 kiddos and I know my soon to be 2 will soon be asking about his “school” haha.

[@PlanPrepPray]

That is awesome! haha so I'm not the only one

[@katietasya7301]

I like your style :)

[@PlanPrepPray]

Thanks 😅

[@ritajackson7715]

For my 2-3 years old we have a structure schooling for 20-30 mins then the rest of the day is their to play. For 4-5 years old school is 30-60 mins structure time, then the day is theirs. Once my kids asks me what a word says then I teach them how to read. So my oldest learned to read at 2 and now at 4 she is reading chapter books. We also teach sounds first begins at birth

[@PlanPrepPray]

That amazing Rita love how you allow more time in there day to just be kids and less structured school time.

[@tkb2166]

Hi. Where I am from they start structured learning at 2. My little girl was in the system for 2 1/2 years until COVID. I will be homeschooling her between work as I get half days some days. I will also have to use my weekends. I am really looking forward to it. Love your videos.

[@PlanPrepPray]

You can do it!

[@tkb2166]

Thank you.

[@StaceyYoder]

This was so good. I'm planning to homeschool my 2 almost 3 year old. He sees his brothers and says where's my book? This gives me some great ideas. Thankyou!

[@StaceyYoder]

Also I love the velcro idea on the puzzles. I'm so doing that! 💡🙂

[@PlanPrepPray]

Im so happy you found it helpful!

[@PlanPrepPray]

It was my husbands, hes a genius! Its so helpful.

[@MeganMarie1]

@@StaceyYoder Yes, I was thinking this too! Such a great idea.

[@katiacleroux7376]

Hi Wendy, me again 😅. My kiddo is ready to transition into level 3 preschool, and I was wondering at what pace you were introducing the Bob books and math fundamental books to your kiddos? Both in a day, one a day? Thanks!

[@PlanPrepPray]

Both! In one day they are different enough that my child is able to handle both in one day. If you have any questions need to talk it over DM me on Instagram PlanPrepPray

[@brittanybeacham5143]

Intro - Oh my word. She's joking, right? I do not have this level of shock and anxiety over not picking my curriculum yet. 45 second in - Oh thank goodness. 55 seconds in - Yikes. I feel SEEN. Thanks for the helpful info! And the reminder to turn down my crazy :P

[@PlanPrepPray]

😅 Thank you for watching

[@morganjeanne9262]

How do you reuse the pages in the workbooks like mathematical reasoning? Are they perforated so you can tear them out and laminate?

[@PlanPrepPray]

No I keep the book together we just don’t write in it majority of the first one is pointing

[@sarahmcaulay4300]

So helpful!!!! Do you buy new workbooks for each child or do you photocopy the sheets for them to do??

[@PlanPrepPray]

Depends on the workbook more than 15$ I copy

[@ssuiker]

Thank you so much for your video. Very helpfull! I would love to know what kind of toys you have that are montessori inspired. It's overwhelming when I see all the options online... thanks again!! :)

[@PlanPrepPray]

Your comment took me back. In my early homeschool days I was all in with Montessori, but I found it overwhelming to keep up and to keep switching out the toys and activities to keep my little ones engaged. It is a GREAT homeschool model, but 100% Montessori wasn't right for my family, so I took a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Stay-tuned. I'll do a video to show you exactly what I use.

[@ssuiker]

@@PlanPrepPray thank you so much for your response and understanding my 'struggle'.. I can't wait to see that video:) Thanks again!!

[@christinaquiros8376]

Thank you so much for posting this video because with having two toddlers you are really not sure where to start with homeschooling. You wonder am I doing this right?? Is this too much? I have a 22 month old and a 3 year old. At first I was trying to figure out if I should start a curriculum but I felt it was too much. Watching your videos has eased my mind some. Right now I use a lot of flash cards, sensory bins, read to them, and allow them time to work on puzzles and color. I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate hands on activities involving worksheet assignments. My toddlers don’t like to sit still for too long, so I’m working towards that lol. Thank you so much for sharing. I had so many questions about how often to homeschool and so far I’ve been working with them Monday thru Friday. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing future videos, and reviewing your past videos.

[@PlanPrepPray]

I homeschool my toddler as he wants he is too young in my opinion to be required to do school so on days that he wants we school and when he doesnt we don't. But with that being said without the added pressure he chooses to do school about 4/5 days a week.

[@PlanPrepPray]

BTW I think your crushing it. If you have questions for me you can always DM me on Instagram.

[@seleenay-t1049]

I think a strict curriculum for the child is not necessary at preschool level. If anything, the one doing the teaching is who needs a curriculum - to help with planning the lessons and to constantly remind us to make the lessons fun and engaging.

[@PlanPrepPray]

Yes, I agree 💯. Love how homeschool allows for you to school based off of your child’s specific needs

[@maurissa30able]

I found your video while searching for a curriculum for my two year old son who’s been home with me ( I work from home ) for about two months . I’m lost and trying to find the best path for me to teach him .

[@PlanPrepPray]

I'm so glad! I hope it was helpful.

[@maurissa30able]

@@PlanPrepPray Helpful , definitely! My only struggle is deciding when to do teach him , it’s only my son and I throughout the week.

[@Brendawwg86]

I was leaning towards Time4Learning for my 8, 6 & 3 year old. Do you think it would be a waste to pay monthly for a 3 year old?

[@PlanPrepPray]

I honestly don't think its necessary for a 3 year old but maybe you can try it out for a month and if it works for your family keep it and if not cancel the subscription.

[@AmyJBrowne]

This is so far the best video I’ve seen on how to transition from baby to toddler to pre-k. My daughter is basically in between all of these but for my structured planner self this makes so much more sense to me. I can have varying levels to help her. She’s 3 and is already tracing letters, asking about letter sounds and shows a genuine interest in wanting to read. My question is how do you develop the other subjects - science and history in terms of hands on learning. I’d like to engage her beyond letters and math. Any suggestions you can offer would be extremely appreciated.

[@PlanPrepPray]

Well when it comes to history at such a young age I wouldn't really stress about it. The What your preschooler needs to know book does go over history and science as well. When it comes to science I would follow her interest and expand upon that using books and experiments from Pinterest or library experiment books. I also found this website handsonaswegrow.com/science-activities-toddlers/ they have really cool and fun experiments that you can do with a toddler. Hope this helps any other questions don't hesitate to reach out.

[@AmyJBrowne]

Plan Prep Pray thanks so much for these resources. I appreciate it.

[@ashgarstin4307]

I had a similar experience with my daughter enjoying and then hitting a wall with 100 easy lessons. What have you used after and did you like it? She has done really well with the Bob books but I'm not sure they are enough going forward.

[@PlanPrepPray]

The good and the beautiful pre-k has been a great transition as well as alpha phonics which I use along side the good and the beautiful all no pressure and really listening to my child with how much to push and progress

[@ashgarstin4307]

@@PlanPrepPray thank you so much! I have been considering using the Good and the Beautiful as I've heard so much good stuff about it. So far my kids love books and being read to and I want to be very careful to make reading a pleasure in their lives. I've really enjoyed your channel. Thanks.

[@mmgarrett5571]

I have a 3yr old who wants to be schooling with his older siblings.

[@PlanPrepPray]

Same here ♥

[@sarahunleashed6973]

What curriculum do you use for your kids? I have a 3 and 4 yr old. I started using easy peasy all in one preachool.

[@PlanPrepPray]

All different types. We are currently using mathematical reasoning and teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons

[@sarahunleashed6973]

@@PlanPrepPray Well I started following you because you are an inspiration to me. I want to homeschool my kids but need a good solid teaching foundation. I think I found it through your channel. I will be looking at other videos to see what types of homeschooling ideas you have. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with other homeschoolers. I really appreciate your efforts.

[@PlanPrepPray]

@@sarahunleashed6973 you are so incredibly sweet. I truly hope to be a help. If you have any specific questions you can always DM me on Instagram @planpreppray or email me at [e-mail]

[@christina7088]

I have a 5 year old and a 3 year old. And I have tried sitting down And doing structure work but every time we do my 5 year old just doesn't cooperate. Even when it involves drawing with a video. My 3 year old is already so far ahead of the 5 year old. So I kinda just let him do his own thing until January. He's not behind. He knows some sounds and letters and he can identify numbers and letters when he chooses to. 😒 He doesn't even want to do khan academy kids. But trying to do the scissor skills both just sit at the table and cut papers 😂 and the 100 easy lessons book is just so hard to follow for me. And the 5 year old is just not interested. My 3 year old loves to ask for school work randomly throughout the day and when she does I try to give her the dry erase workbooks that we have. She's not steady or even to the level of tracing and following the lines so I just let her do her thing. It's pen practice.

[@PlanPrepPray]

Yes I agree to all of that. If you ever want some tips that have worked for me as well reach out to me on instagram at planpreppray or [e-mail]

[@christina7088]

@@PlanPrepPray thank you so much!!! I am open to all the wisdom!!!

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[@PlanPrepPray]

whats that?

[@ekaterinamatveeva8696]

Do you know what Disney is about? Why would you teach that to kids?

[@PlanPrepPray]

I just use the flashcards for the numbers, but if you have specific convictions, you can always use plain index cards and just write the numbers on them