"Balance homeschooling multiple ages by adapting schedules and prioritizing preschoolers. Homeschooling is messy and loud; embrace the flexibility it requires." ~ Amy Sloan

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Amy Sloan joins Yvette Hampton on this "Homeschooling Through the Years" episode to share invaluable advice on homeschooling preschoolers. Discover how to encourage sibling bonding through story time, manage behavior during read-aloud sessions, and balance homeschooling multiple age groups. Learn about power naps, quiet time for kids, and different preschool curriculums that cater to your child’s unique needs. Don’t miss Yvette Hampton and Amy Sloan’s tips on creating a flexible and engaging learning environment for your preschooler.

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Podcast Note-Taking Guide
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Amy Sloan’s Past Episodes on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
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Ginny Yurich – 1000 Hours Outdoors
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Ambleside Online
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The Peaceful Press
Five in a Row
 
Book Lists:
Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature, by Elizabeth Laraway Wilson
Honey for a Child's Heart, Updated and Expanded: The Imaginative Use of Books in Family Life, by Gladys Hunt and Mark Hunt
Read-Aloud Revival
HumilityandDoxology Preschool Book List
 

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Discussion Questions:
1. **How do you encourage sibling bonding and shared experiences in your homeschooling routines? Have you tried having older children read to younger ones, and what was the outcome?**
2. **What are your favorite poetry books or poems to read aloud to preschoolers? How do you incorporate poetry into your daily or weekly homeschooling schedule?**
3. **How do you manage and balance behavioral issues during read-aloud time? Have you found any particular strategies that work well in maintaining a calm and engaging environment?**
4. **What are some practical tips you've learned for balancing the needs of homeschooling multiple age groups, especially when prioritizing preschoolers?**
5. **Flexibility is a recurring theme in homeschooling. How do you handle the inherent messiness and loudness that come with teaching preschoolers at home?**
6. **What are your napping routines and quiet time strategies for your children? How do you ensure that both you and your kids get the necessary rest or downtime throughout the day?**
7. **How do you incorporate personal care and self-care into your busy schedule as a homeschooling parent? Do you have any clever hacks or routines for this?**
8. **What educa