Preschool resources are available for every budget! Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite affordable preschool resources. In fact, you can get free preschool curriculum and worksheets, too!
Formal preschool isn’t necessary–or feasible–for every child.
But I do think it is our jobs as mothers to begin educating our children–whether in a laid-back “live as we learn” approach or more formal training down the road.
I’ve curated a list of great preschool resources to get you started–that won’t break the bank. There are lots of pricey curricula and programs out there, but don’t think you have to spend big bucks to get good value. Have fun learning with your child, and remember: they don’t have to learn it all before kindergarten! 😉
Free Preschool Curriculum, Ideas, and Lesson Plans
- ABC Jesus Loves Me: This site offers free online lessons plans and PDFs for children ages 1 to 5. They also offer a variety of supplemental resources and workbooks at very reasonable prices.
- Our Preschool Homeschool Blog: A 26-week preschool plan, week by week.
- Brightly Beaming Resources: Another FREE curriculum that focuses on steps to reading.
- Starfall’s Learn to Read with Phonics: FREE printouts, resources and games.
- TLS Books: FREE printables for preschool through 6th grade.
- Richele @ Talking Mom 2 Mom offers many free homeschooling tips and printables.
- Modern Alternative Mama’s Project-Based Homeschooling (at Keeper of the Home): I love Kate’s laid-back, project-focused approach to preschool at home.
- Mary @ The Encouraging Home lists a great line-up of her homeschool curriculum and daily schedule. Her boys are older, but many of the topics and books can be adapted for younger children!
Affordable Preschool Resources
- Several experienced homeschooling moms recommended the Five in a Row series to me for preschool.
- I’ve gotten good reviews on Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. I picked it up cheaply at a homeschool resources thrift store.
- Learn Your Letters Learn To Serve is a downloadable curriculum by Heavenly Homemakers. It is not free, but I have heard it is well worth the money!
Other Ideas for Preschool on the Cheap
- Share/Trade resources with friends
- Check out resources from the library or a homeschool co-op
- Scour consignment sales and thrift stores for used materials
Preschool shouldn’t put a strain on your budget. Keep it light and fun, be resourceful, and focus on learning and exploring with your little one!
Alissa
This website has helped me alot recently just for printables its a teacher resource and its really awesome. I think as homeschoolers we forget that we are teachers also and could definitely use the free resources that are offered out there to teachers!
The site is http://www.education.com
Erin
Thanks for sharing!
Ashley
You have shared awesome resources this would be helpful for many of the homeschoolers.
Taylor @ Mama Java Crafts
We do preschool at home too. I love the curriculum by Wee Folk Art. It’s my favorite. It’s seasonal, full of crafts and activites, and lots of good reading. The first edition of the curriculum is free, and the second edition is very affordable – $6 for the digital version and only $12 for the printed one.
http://weefolkart.com/homeschool-companion-guides/
Nancy Radke
Just to let you know I have a free preschool reading program “How to teach your 4 yr old to read.” It teaches syllables, so that they can figure out new words by spotting the syllables. I use clay, to reach dyslexic children, but other kids love it too. Can be started when the child is 3+. I used this method to teach all my children and grandchildren to read at this age, so that they were around 3rd grade level when they were 5 years old.
This free course should last you almost a year, more or less, depending upon how often you do it. Includes 4 “how to teach” videos + PDFs + a beginning reader.
Nena
Hello, I am interested in your reading program.
Holly
How do I get more info on this program? Thanks