I’m thrilled to announce that Volume 2 of the Little Years Preschool Curriculum is finally done! This new volume builds on the fun and learning from Volume 1, and is ready for your little ones to enjoy!
What’s Inside Volume 2?
Volume 2 offers a fun and lighthearted preschool experience with a mix of play-based learning and biblical values. This little bundle covers essential early education topics while introducing fun, real-world themes like farm life. Here’s a breakdown of what’s included:
- Numbers 1-20: Your child will practice counting and recognizing numbers, helping them to build a strong math foundation.
- Letters K-T, Plus Review of Letters A-J: We introduce new letters and reinforce the ones your child has already learned, ensuring a thorough review of the first 20 letters of the alphabet.
- Speech Practice: Through engaging questions and discussions, your child will build their vocabulary and strengthen their communication skills.
- Learning About Farm Life: With farm-themed activities, your child will explore the daily tasks of farm life with their little friend, Madilynn!
- Biblical Aspects Pointing Back to the Creator: This bundle is rooted in biblical truths, helping your child to see God’s hand in creation and learn biblical values such as kindness, gratitude, and stewardship.
- Pre-Writing Skills: From tracing lines to cutting with scissors, the activities in Volume 2 are designed to help little hands prepare for writing.
- Games and Activities: To make learning fun, we’ve included a few interactive games and activities that will keep your little one engaged and excited about learning. *Please see below for a list of our favorite farm themed activities.*
Ready to Join the Fun?
If your little one loved Volume 1, they’re going to be so excited to dive into Volume 2! This download is not only a continuation of what they’ve already learned but a new adventure that will inspire their curiosity, creativity, and love for learning!
I can’t wait for you and your little ones to explore, learn, and grow together with Volume 2!
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Our Favorite Farm-Themed Games and Books for Speech Development
- Vocabulary Building:
- Introduce farm animals and objects by discussing their names, sounds, and functions. For example, ask, “What sound does a cow make?”
- Storytelling and Role Play:
- Use farm toys for pretend play. Encourage children to narrate a story or role-play activities, enhancing their expressive language and sentence structure.
- Question-and-Answer Games:
- Ask open-ended questions like, “Why do farmers need tractors?” to encourage full sentences. Start with simple yes/no questions to build comprehension.
- Farm-Themed Songs:
- Sing songs like “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” to help with rhythm, rhyme, and phonological awareness. Encourage children to join in and make animal sounds.
- Counting Games:
- Incorporate counting crops or animals while reinforcing number words and pronunciation. For example, ask, “How many chickens do we have?”
- Describing Animals:
- Have children describe farm animals by their size, color, and actions to develop their descriptive language skills.
- Interactive Books and Flashcards:
- Read farm-themed books and use flashcards to stimulate conversation and improve comprehension. Ask questions like, “What animal do you see?”
- Sorting Activities:
- Engage children in sorting farm animals or tools, helping them articulate names and categorize items by size or type.
By incorporating these enjoyable activities and books, we’ve seen our toddlers’ vocabulary and speech flourish! The most valuable piece of advice I can offer to parents supporting their children’s speech development is to prioritize consistency. Even dedicating just five to ten minutes a day can lead to remarkable progress! Here are some of our past and favorites!
5. Farm Puppets
7. Our Little Library Board Books
Blessings!
-Dana
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We are so excited to download this! I was able to download and print version 1 but version 2 will not download as a PDF for some reason. Any thoughts? Thank you! Blessings~Ginger
This looks beautiful! But Volume 2 will not download. Should I use a computer to download this volume?
This has been so amazing for our family. My 4th is often times overlooked with school bc she is the youngest but this sweet curriculum makes her feel big and independent. She is always reaching for it. Thank you so much.