As a member of the TOS Crew, I was given the month 1 preschool kit from Ideal Curriculum. This is a set of lesson plans, printable books, workbooks, sequencing cards, and songs which all correspond to the theme for the month. There are nine months in all, and this one is month 1. In this case, the theme is transportation, so all the different components work around some aspect of transportation. Before I tell more about this, let me say I was somewhat skeptical until I really looked at the material. The cost is $30 for the download version, which is what I have, or $55 for the print version, with an extra $7.50 per additional child. After getting to know the materials, though, I believe this is a good product, one that would benefit the preschooler in a homeschool. I didn't see the fluff I've come to expect when I look at curriculum packages, but rather skills-targeting lessons and activities and printables which take on multiple avenues of learning. In fact, as you'll see on the ordering page of their site, you can actually save by ordering sets that contain multiple months. For someone looking to buy a preschool curriculum, this one encompasses pre-reading skills, writing skills, math skills, science skills, and plenty of music and games, as well. The download version came with files of lesson plans, literacy assessments, student workbooks, and sequencing cards. The books have high quality illustrations and are both informative and age/level appropriate. The lesson plans are clearly and thoroughly written. I was very impressed with the student workbook, which had practice in areas that preschoolers actually need practice in, such as drawing straight and curved lines, concepts of print, and listening. And the music files contain songs that are both educational and entertaining for that preschool age, reinforcing skills across the curriculum spectrum. The songs are simple, but reinforce as well as foster the use of the kids' imaginations.
Especially for someone new to the idea of homeschooling or someone who just isn't sure where to start, Ideal Curriculum provides the bulk of what you need to get off to a great start in the next school year. And considering what you get, I think this downloadable version is a good value, too. To learn more, go to the Ideal Curriculum website. You can also find out more about this product by checking out what other members of the TOS Crew have to say. In fact, in the month of May, Ideal Curriculum is offering TOS Homeschool Crew followers a 10% discount on their first purchase. Be sure to use the code welovekids .
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