Thank you for this video ❤ Just finished doing preschool with my youngest one. I’ve been homeschooling for 17 years but the last time I did preschool and kindergarten was 5 years ago so I am so happy to have found you. I have done preschool 4 times already with my four older ones. I did ”loose/gentle” preschool/kindergarten with her and even though we both enjoyed it I often felt like I should have been doing more academically. Thank you for your video. We were part of a nature studies co-op in which we went out and explore our state park and hike once a week with little friends. It was such a favorite part of my 5th grader and my preschooler. I am ready to tackle kindergarten after your video!!!! Best wishes!!!❤
Love this!! I am a mom to 3 grown children and a grandmother to 4. It's our job as parents to train our children. Parenting takes lots of time, love amd patience. Thanks for sharing.
What a lovely video! I recently discovered the Charlotte Mason preschool principles and I am thankful!! This exactly the direction I want for my 3.5 & 2 year old boys, so natural.
Great advice...loved your little signs! I was eager to do a formal preschool curriculum with my child, but I forced myself to wait to purchase anything until Kindergarten. Instead, we played games, enjoyed being outdoors, sang songs, and read a ton of books. She started reading on her own at 3.5 and I was tempted to do even more with her. I am so glad that I chose to wait for formal curriculum. For moms that need a little bit of a framework to feel confident teaching their little ones I would recommend a free curriculum called Gentle + Classical Preschool or another inexpensive curriculum called Peaceful Preschool. Also, we did Playful Pioneers for Kindergarten this year and we loved it!!
I agree! I did way too much formal curriculum with my first one. I was just so excited! I've been more laid back as I have more children :) And we are using Playful Pioneers for our unit this next year-- I'm super excited! I made a list of all my favorite resources, my favorite was God's Little Explorers. Wish I would have had the Peaceful Preschool, though! I may use it for my youngest.
I love all of your recommendations especially focusing on their daily routines. It's so important to teach them how to dress and care for them early on. Great video thank you.
WOW! AWESOME advice! Thank you very much for sharing all these important concepts on child development and homeschooling. You are really a RAY of pure light for all humanity! May you be abundantly blessed! 2-Aug-2024
As longtime Charlotte Mason inspired curriculum publishers, we always enjoy seeing how other families implement the CM method with their own families. Thanks for sharing the CM method!
I am about to start homeschooling my son and had no idea where to start! This video put my heart and mind at ease and gave me a starting point :) thank you! Looking forward to more great information and encouragement from you!
I’m a trained preschool teacher and this video was still so incredibly helpful!! Thank you! There are so many more important things to focus on with our littles and it’s such a privilege we have when homeschooling! Also, love your little signs!☺️
I'm so glad that I found your video. I have looked tons at Charlotte Mason in the past and loved everything that you just said. I have been researching curriculum and just was having hesitation with all of them. I know I was missing something. I have been doing almost everything you just stated but I lost focus on that being a vital part of their education at the time. I am very excited to homeschool and my son is very excited about all things learning. I do believe I was about to just off of the sanity cliff and begin pushing him too hard academically. Seriously I was about to overwhelm this sweet little two year old boy. Thank you for helping remind me the importance of priority learning and not taking away his love of learning.
Phylicia Sheehy oh that is wonderful to hear!!! I’m so glad I could encourage you! Yes, please don’t do what I did with my oldest. You are doing enough :) Especially if he is only 2 😁 Thank you for your kind words!
I rarely comment on videos, but you really made my day! Thank you for your truthfullness and for sharing with honesty your thoughts and experience. My son is 3 and here we go for our non-preschool journey! Thanks a lot.
Great advice! I am eager to start adding little things to our daily activities. My son is two and very busy so not quite ready for all this but making learning a game he LOVES!
OMG! God bless you and your family 🌸 this has been the best video I’ve seen regarding homeschooling preschoolers 🙌🏻 thank you so much for all the tips and ideas. And specially for all the relief and peace you brought to me. You got yourself a new subscriber 👏🏼🙋🏻♀️
CaroMasTres oh thank you so much!! This is exactly why I made this video! I’m so glad I am able to help :) I’m so honored to share what I’ve learned with you!! 😁😁
Excellent advice, Ashley! I agree the Charlotte Mason Method is one of the best ways to homeschool children! Praise the Lord for the wisdom He has given you to share! New sub #369! :)
Could you send me your link with your favorite curriculum and podcasts...that you mentioned at the end of the video? LOVED this video! Thank you! Blessings.
Oh, good question :) Read lots of picture books to her, sing to her, and limit screen time as best you can!! Take a walk every day. Just have her next to you in whatever you are doing, she can play with pots and spoons when you are in the kitchen, and she can play with blocks when you are in the living room. Get down on the floor and play with her, but don’t be afraid to start training her to entertain herself :)
Your focus should be on teacher to trust and listen to mommy and daddy. Look up busy bags and sensor bins on Pinterest. Those are super fun for that age!
Great question! My daughter was ALL about the crafts! In the curriculum we used, it had craft ideas that went along with each Bible story. Go HERE mailchi.mp/1331c978f612/free-download-best-homeschool-preschool-resources-list to get my full list of favorite curriculums that use creative projects! I would also recommend the Arts and Crafts book from the Good and the Beautiful :)
I didn't know TGTB had a arts and crafts book! I'll check out your link too. Yeah I generally go to our local library where they have crafts and I'm always like who comes up with these amazing ideas? I'm afraid my brain balks at the word craft. Ha!
HA HA! I think the hardest part of crafts is the mess... I just make sure I allow plenty of time for clean up afterwards. I'm creative, but not super crafty! so I've had to just let go of my idea of "crafts" and let my daughter lead. She's grown so much and has an amazing talent for art now! My 2nd child wasn't/isn't as crafty. So I haven't had to come up with as many for him, lol!
Is Charlotte Mason method accredited? Or preschool? I'm not sure by your question. If you're asking about the preschool things, I wouldn't worry about accreditation! That doesn't come into play until high school into college. Preschool is just preschool :) But if you are wondering about high school accreditation, I know that there is a way to keep track of you own credits as a homeschool mom. I don't personally have experience with that, but there are many resources out there! Check out HSLDA.com :)
Joyful Earth Homestead oh yay!! Thank you and welcome!! I’m so glad to help and encourage homeschool moms like you! And thanks for being the 1,000th subscriber!! 🎉🎉🎉
“They will memorize something” 🙌🏻 We love using scripture songs!
Where do you get the songs? We do verses but she’s getting bored just memorizing them straight out…
Thank you so much for this video. Christian mom here!
You're welcome! Hi!
Thank you for this video ❤ Just finished doing preschool with my youngest one. I’ve been homeschooling for 17 years but the last time I did preschool and kindergarten was 5 years ago so I am so happy to have found you. I have done preschool 4 times already with my four older ones. I did ”loose/gentle” preschool/kindergarten with her and even though we both enjoyed it I often felt like I should have been doing more academically. Thank you for your video. We were part of a nature studies co-op in which we went out and explore our state park and hike once a week with little friends. It was such a favorite part of my 5th grader and my preschooler. I am ready to tackle kindergarten after your video!!!! Best wishes!!!❤
Love this!! I am a mom to 3 grown children and a grandmother to 4. It's our job as parents to train our children. Parenting takes lots of time, love amd patience. Thanks for sharing.
What a lovely video! I recently discovered the Charlotte Mason preschool principles and I am thankful!! This exactly the direction I want for my 3.5 & 2 year old boys, so natural.
Great advice...loved your little signs! I was eager to do a formal preschool curriculum with my child, but I forced myself to wait to purchase anything until Kindergarten. Instead, we played games, enjoyed being outdoors, sang songs, and read a ton of books. She started reading on her own at 3.5 and I was tempted to do even more with her. I am so glad that I chose to wait for formal curriculum.
For moms that need a little bit of a framework to feel confident teaching their little ones I would recommend a free curriculum called Gentle + Classical Preschool or another inexpensive curriculum called Peaceful Preschool.
Also, we did Playful Pioneers for Kindergarten this year and we loved it!!
I agree! I did way too much formal curriculum with my first one. I was just so excited! I've been more laid back as I have more children :) And we are using Playful Pioneers for our unit this next year-- I'm super excited! I made a list of all my favorite resources, my favorite was God's Little Explorers. Wish I would have had the Peaceful Preschool, though! I may use it for my youngest.
I love all of your recommendations especially focusing on their daily routines. It's so important to teach them how to dress and care for them early on. Great video thank you.
WOW! AWESOME advice! Thank you very much for sharing all these important concepts on child development and homeschooling. You are really a RAY of pure light for all humanity! May you be abundantly blessed! 2-Aug-2024
As longtime Charlotte Mason inspired curriculum publishers, we always enjoy seeing how other families implement the CM method with their own families. Thanks for sharing the CM method!
Yes! Thank you for stopping by my channel!
Love the way u shared all these important things about homeschooling
I am about to start homeschooling my son and had no idea where to start! This video put my heart and mind at ease and gave me a starting point :) thank you! Looking forward to more great information and encouragement from you!
I’m a trained preschool teacher and this video was still so incredibly helpful!! Thank you! There are so many more important things to focus on with our littles and it’s such a privilege we have when homeschooling! Also, love your little signs!☺️
Thank you, Alyse!! I’m glad you found this video helpful! ☺️ 💗It IS a privilege!
We love CM approach. It has helped me so much to not be tied down to workbooks.
I'm so glad that I found your video. I have looked tons at Charlotte Mason in the past and loved everything that you just said. I have been researching curriculum and just was having hesitation with all of them. I know I was missing something. I have been doing almost everything you just stated but I lost focus on that being a vital part of their education at the time. I am very excited to homeschool and my son is very excited about all things learning. I do believe I was about to just off of the sanity cliff and begin pushing him too hard academically. Seriously I was about to overwhelm this sweet little two year old boy. Thank you for helping remind me the importance of priority learning and not taking away his love of learning.
Phylicia Sheehy oh that is wonderful to hear!!! I’m so glad I could encourage you! Yes, please don’t do what I did with my oldest. You are doing enough :) Especially if he is only 2 😁 Thank you for your kind words!
I rarely comment on videos, but you really made my day! Thank you for your truthfullness and for sharing with honesty your thoughts and experience. My son is 3 and here we go for our non-preschool journey! Thanks a lot.
Yay! I'm so happy to be an encouragement for you! You are going to have so much fun with your son!
Great advice! I am eager to start adding little things to our daily activities. My son is two and very busy so not quite ready for all this but making learning a game he LOVES!
I loved this video!! Your home and family are both so beautiful. I’m binging all of your older videos and I love it!
Aw thank you! This is probably my favorite of my older videos 💜
I LOVE this video!! Thank you for the encouragement
You are so welcome! This is something I'm super passionate about and love talking to sweet homeschool mamas about :)
OMG! God bless you and your family 🌸 this has been the best video I’ve seen regarding homeschooling preschoolers 🙌🏻 thank you so much for all the tips and ideas. And specially for all the relief and peace you brought to me. You got yourself a new subscriber 👏🏼🙋🏻♀️
CaroMasTres oh thank you so much!! This is exactly why I made this video! I’m so glad I am able to help :) I’m so honored to share what I’ve learned with you!! 😁😁
Happy 1k subs! New subscriber. 1, 3, 5 year old and really leaning towards CM homeschooling! Thanks for sharing this video!
Excellent advice, Ashley! I agree the Charlotte Mason Method is one of the best ways to homeschool children! Praise the Lord for the wisdom He has given you to share! New sub #369! :)
This video was incredibly helpful. I can't thank you enough! God bless.
Thank you for your advice , it is helping me with my little ones ☺ God bless you
rita ore somglad I could help!! I hope you have great moments with your littles while they are still little!
Loved this. Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
These are awesome tips! I love your approach. :) Thanks so much for sharing!
Amei essa vídeo, ótima explicação.
You're welcome!!!
great, thanks for sharing ....
Could you send me your link with your favorite curriculum and podcasts...that you mentioned at the end of the video? LOVED this video! Thank you! Blessings.
Oh yes! of course! Email me at ashleyweaver 356 @ gmail .com :) So glad you liked it!
THANK YOU!💗💜🤗
Just found you. Just subbed. Solid info thank you ❤
Awwww! Thank you!
Thankyou
My daughter is 1, how do you suggest working with her this early in life?
Oh, good question :) Read lots of picture books to her, sing to her, and limit screen time as best you can!! Take a walk every day. Just have her next to you in whatever you are doing, she can play with pots and spoons when you are in the kitchen, and she can play with blocks when you are in the living room. Get down on the floor and play with her, but don’t be afraid to start training her to entertain herself :)
Your focus should be on teacher to trust and listen to mommy and daddy. Look up busy bags and sensor bins on Pinterest. Those are super fun for that age!
Great video
When I think of preschool I think of arts and crafts and creative projects etc. My mind promptly goes blank. Where can I go to get project ideas?
Great question! My daughter was ALL about the crafts! In the curriculum we used, it had craft ideas that went along with each Bible story. Go HERE mailchi.mp/1331c978f612/free-download-best-homeschool-preschool-resources-list to get my full list of favorite curriculums that use creative projects!
I would also recommend the Arts and Crafts book from the Good and the Beautiful :)
I didn't know TGTB had a arts and crafts book! I'll check out your link too. Yeah I generally go to our local library where they have crafts and I'm always like who comes up with these amazing ideas? I'm afraid my brain balks at the word craft. Ha!
Oh I see this is a brand new Arts and Crafts book they released this month. So cool!
HA HA! I think the hardest part of crafts is the mess... I just make sure I allow plenty of time for clean up afterwards. I'm creative, but not super crafty! so I've had to just let go of my idea of "crafts" and let my daughter lead. She's grown so much and has an amazing talent for art now! My 2nd child wasn't/isn't as crafty. So I haven't had to come up with as many for him, lol!
LOVES!!! So great!! Agreed 100!! ^_^
Is it accredited or will their be problems if they transfer to another school?
Is Charlotte Mason method accredited? Or preschool? I'm not sure by your question. If you're asking about the preschool things, I wouldn't worry about accreditation! That doesn't come into play until high school into college. Preschool is just preschool :) But if you are wondering about high school accreditation, I know that there is a way to keep track of you own credits as a homeschool mom. I don't personally have experience with that, but there are many resources out there! Check out HSLDA.com :)
I can't find your Instagram
Oh sorry! I changed my name since this video: ashley_w_joyfulnoiselearning
Happy 1k subs! New subscriber. 1, 3, 5 year old and really leaning towards CM homeschooling! Thanks for sharing this video!
Joyful Earth Homestead oh yay!! Thank you and welcome!! I’m so glad to help and encourage homeschool moms like you! And thanks for being the 1,000th subscriber!! 🎉🎉🎉