Learn and Grow Hands-On Lessons for Active Preschoolers

by Inquisitive Minds PressMichelle@Homeschool-Your-Boys.comhttp://www.homeschool-your-boys.com

Multi_subjectGrade Pre-K

Learn and Grow: Activity-Based Multi-Sensory Preschool Readiness Program

Learn and Grow Hands-On Lessons for Active Preschoolers is a 26-week multi-sensory program for ages 2-4 that uses alphabet themes to integrate pre-reading, math, and other subjects through hands-on activities. The curriculum emphasizes motor skill development and life skills rather than formal academics.

Best for

Homeschooling families with preschoolers (ages 2-4) who prefer hands-on, activity-based learning and have time for extensive lesson preparation and material gathering

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 3 neutral · 1 insufficient evidence

Direct InstructionStrength

Lessons provide clear, step-by-step instructions that are simple for novice parents to follow. Each day's plan lists materials, prep work, and detailed instructions divided by subject area.

Lesson plans are very easy to follow with step-by-step instructions that are simple to follow for even the novice parent or teacher, with each subject area clearly organized

Cross Curricular IntegrationStrength

The curriculum integrates subjects through weekly alphabet themes, with each letter paired with a related topic like 'A' for apples or 'B' for bubbles. This provides a cohesive framework where language, math, science, and other subjects connect naturally around shared themes.

Each letter is coupled with a parallel theme, and lessons for the entire week follow these themes, covering pre-reading, numbers, science, geography, history, and other topics within the same thematic framework

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum includes detailed lesson plans and clear instructions but appears to lack comprehensive teacher training or professional development materials. Support is primarily through the structured lesson format.

Provides step-by-step instructions simple enough for novice parents but no mention of teacher training materials or professional development components beyond the lesson plans themselves

Knowledge CoherenceNeutral

The program builds foundational readiness skills systematically through alphabet progression but provides minimal depth in individual subject areas. Content focuses on basic concepts like letter recognition, counting, and life skills rather than coherent knowledge building.

History, geography, and science are covered very minimally with children learning tidbits that might pique interest for future learning, while language and math skills get the most attention

Individual Subject RigorNeutral

The curriculum is designed as a readiness program rather than rigorous academic instruction, appropriate for preschool age. Individual subjects maintain age-appropriate expectations without formal academic rigor.

Children become familiar with letters and sounds and learn number recognition and counting, but do not learn to write other than their own name; described as a readiness program rather than heavily academic

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

No evidence of systematic retrieval practice or cumulative review structures in the curriculum design. The focus appears to be on introducing new concepts through hands-on activities rather than reinforcing previous learning.

Review describes 26 weeks of lessons with themes but does not mention any review, retrieval practice, or cumulative assessment components

Review Sources

cathyduffy

Cathy Duffy

Key Facts
GradesGrade Pre-K
SubjectMulti_subject
PedagogyUnschooling
Faith-BasedNo
Pricing$37.00 at Amazon.com | $8.29 Used at Amazon.com Marketplace | $7.99 at Amazon.com

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Data sources: cathyduffy