Tackle it Tuesday: Pre-School Prep – Books
August 12, 2008 by Kimberly · 9 Comments
As I run across information that I find useful in preparing for my son to go to pre-school, I’ll be sharing it with you. This week’s focus is “getting ready for pre-k” books.
-I read a really great article in the August Time Out New York Kids magazine, called “Favorite back-to-school books“. In the article, NYC librarians share some of the best school-themed books that will help kids get excited about going to school. You can find the article online here. (I’ve put some of the books on hold at my local library and I will be checking local bookstores to see what they have in stock.)
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-I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a “flash card mama”. I prefer to teach my kids in a more natural way. At the same time though, I want to make sure that my son is set up to win in preschool. The workbook that we’re using to make sure that the general bases are covered is Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills, Preschool. It’s pretty thick (almost 550) pages but very user-friendly. The four sections are: Basic Concepts and Skills; Writing Readiness; Reading Readiness and Mathematics Readiness. The writing sections are the ones that I find particularly helpful (those are the most challenging for my “want to get everything right the first time” left-handed boy). As an incentive, we give my son Michael a “check” every time that he completes a page. When every page has a check, he gets to pick out a special prize. (He’s already claimed his victor’s prize – a Wall.E. video game.)
The BIG Book
(To see what other moms around the web are “tackling” today visit Tackle it Tuesday).
A Wall-E video game. Man I’d want to do it too lol. My youngest is 3 and loved Wall-E. It was his first movie at the theater.
Good luck with your tackle. Sounds like a great book.
Blessings,
Kim
Great ideas! I’m a flashcard mama too! Sometimes the old fashioned way is the best way!
That sounds like it would be fun! Have a great Tuesday.
Any preparation for school is a great thing. Unfortunately, paper and pencil tasks are still a big part of school life, even in some preschools.
I’ll have to check out that “favorites” article. Thanks!
I love that Favorite Back To School Books list. I am going to get some from the library for my kids.
Wow, I have a 3 year old turning 4 in December and I should be doing the same thing!
Preparing little ones is such a great idea!
Sounds like he and WallE obsessed Kyle would get along great!
I recently reviewed the 30 Minutes a Day workbooks, and I really really like them. The review is here:
http://www.5minutesforbooks.com/84/30-min-day/
Hope you don’t mind me sharing the link. If so, feel free to delete it. I just really like the way this workbook is set up.
Great ideas. I’m working with my 3 year old too so this is great info.