Today we are going to take a quick break from our 5 part series and I want to talk a little bit about homeschooling. I am by far NOT a homeschooling expert, but having starting “homeschooling” my oldest for preschool I wanted to share some things with all you moms and dads out there that I have learned!
I first became interested homeschooling when I saw one of my friends doing all of these creative things with her daughter. She pointed me to Confessions of a Homeschooler blog..and let me tell you, this blog has changed my life for the better!!! Now regardless of your religious beliefs, the educational content is great. And what I love about it is your can completely make it your own (taking out religion completely, adding your own activities, pick and choosing her activities…you name it!)!
Now with my oldest (3) I have started using her Letter of the Week program. I have also found NUMBEROUS “mom blogs” out there completely dedicated to homeschooling. While some are geared toward school aged children, my favorites are the pre-k ones (duh…having a preschooler). They all give me sooooo many ideas and FREE worksheets that I can use with my children to make learning a large part of our day. Here is a Photo of B and his “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Tree” of letters that he has already learned:
In the past months, learning has become so important to our families routine, that our “play room” has been transformed into a “school room”. We have a bulletin board set up, calendar, letters…it looks like a classroom in there! And B is ALWAYS asking, “Can we go to school now?” MELTS.MY.HEART!
NOW, you are probably saying to yourself, “Why is Paige trying to gloat about her life?” and that my friends is the LAST thing I want to do. My hope is to spark something off in one of you. Maybe you thought you couldn’t homeschool, or were not capable of it. Well let me tell you first hand, If I can do this, ANYONE can!!! I will provide some links to sites that I have come to love and maybe you will see something that will work for you and your family!
Happy reading! Maybe you will just find some great activities to do with the kids inside on a rainy day, or fun education games for this summer! Or maybe you will be daring and start homeschool your younger kids. As parents we are our children’s first and greatest teacher. As always, I love to hear your feedback and am available to answer any questions 
Some more favorite blogs (in no order):
Homeschool Creations - Preschool Packs
Pinterest – There are lots of moms out there just like you and I who have ‘pinned’ some GREAT ideas! This is also where I have found links to lots of the blogs I like! Check out my preschool board and add me if you’re on there – I’d LOVE to you your boards too. Let me know if you need an invite 
~Paige
