Comments on: When Preschool at Home Isn’t Going According to Plan

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:01:15 +0000

In reply to Charlie. I know you are right. And I do sometimes do crafts with my kids. It's just rare. I think with time we'll find something that my girls enjoy creating and crafting, and then I will let them go at it with a passion. But, I just feel like many crafts for preschoolers aren't very thrilling, to them or me. They have been playing with play-doh lately, and still doing lots of painting, drawing, writing, etc. I appreciate your comment and your thoughts.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 05:07:10 +0000

In regards to crafts, it’s the process, not the product that is important. Kids learn so much by doing crafts such as spatial relationships, math concepts, and higher level thinking skills, and they also build on fine motor skills which are important for writing. They also gain more self esteem in the ability to start and finish a project, and in being able to create something that pleases him/her. The resulting product doesn’t even have to look like what it was “supposed” to look like for the benefits to be gained. In addition, it also doesn’t really matter how long the craft project lasts because ultimately the value is in the making and not in the project itself. (One of the reasons that crafts using recycled materials are so popular for children’s crafts. 🙂 ) Sometimes the crafter and the parent/teacher would like it if the project lasts and is generally pleasing (think Christmas gifts, for instance) but for the vast majority of children’s crafts, the importance is in the process. I don’t mean to sound like I am preaching, and I’m sorry if it’s coming off that way, but I just wanted to point out the value in having children make crafts in addition to drawing and painting.

By: Miss Angie

Miss Angie — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:47:31 +0000

We use a free program called “Bible and Rhyme” in my home daycare which is a comprehensive program and easily adaptable for multiple ages. You can find more informaton at hubbardscupboard.org

By: Heidi

Heidi — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 04:16:03 +0000

Have you heard of Scripture Scouts, Katelyn? They were written back in the time of “tapes,” but they’re on CD now. The music is awesome. The songs are really fun, and they have one for New Testament, Old Testament, Book of Mormon, and Articles of Faith. It looks like they have one now for the Family Proclamation, too. If you are looking for songs for the Old Testament, check them out. I haven’t heard that particular CD, but I have all the others and love them.

By: Lisa M

Lisa M — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:56:26 +0000

Schools going great this year – but we could all do with more stories!

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 15:33:59 +0000

My grandson is a bear to get to school. He likes it when he gets there, but getting him there is crazy. He only goes two days a week. This would be great for those other days. Kids need all the reading help they can get.

By: Ashleigh

Ashleigh — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 04:46:39 +0000

Hey Katelyn! My sweet baby Roxie is quite the iPad junkie. Ha Ha! That’s probably my fault. Anyway, she loves books and loves the iPad so she would love this app. Thanks for introducing it to us.

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:56:39 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. I'm glad you think we'd get along in real life. We probably would! I think as my girls continue to grow older their different learning styles will definitely be a bigger factor in how I teach them. My girls like to create too, so I will do crafts occasionally. I'm trying to embrace it.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:14:40 +0000

Katelyn, I am not a super crafty mom. I struggle with the clean up and the mess, but my girls love to create, so we make do. Also, my girls learn in very different ways. I am learning that I need to make it more fun, especially for my second child. I think this app would really create a positive learning environment for her. I don’t like a lot of screen time, but I think learning apps are appropriate when used in moderation. Thanks for the giveaway and the tips! I think we would get along in real life – I guess we settle for online. 🙂

By: Melissa @Serendipity and Spice

Melissa @Serendipity and Spice — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 21:37:42 +0000

Well, he’s just in 2 year old preschool right now….but he’s catching on and learning so much! I’m amazed at where he was just a few months ago to where he is now…he’s really blossoming in preschool!