Do Preschoolers Really Need a Curriculum? A Veteran Educator's Perspective

One of the first questions I hear from new homeschool families is, 'What curriculum should I buy for preschool?' As a veteran educator who spent decades working with children from early childhood through high school, my answer often surprises people: you may not need one at all.

Curriculum publishers design boxes full of colorful pages, but young children thrive most when exploring physical materials: play dough, mud, measuring cups, picture books, and daily conversations.

If you do choose a curriculum, treat it as a gentle menu of fun suggestions rather than a checklist to complete.