The Pre-K Learning Club
The Pre-K Learning Club Podcast is for homeschool parents of preschoolers who want simple, playful learning without the overwhelm. Hosted by Vee, a preschool teacher with nearly 20 years of classroom experience, this podcast offers encouragement, practical tips, and developmentally appropriate guidance to help you feel confident teaching at home.
Episodes
14 episodes
Looking for a Pre-K Curriculum? Here's What Actually Matters
Searching for a pre-K curriculum can feel overwhelming.There are so many options, so many opinions, and so many activities that it’s hard to know what your child actually needs before kindergarten.In this episode, we talk about wh...
What Does a Pre-K Day at Home Actually Look Like?
If you’re teaching your child at home, you’ve probably wondered…What should a pre-K day actually look like?Am I doing enough?How long should we be learning each day?In this episode, we take...
How to Motivate Your Pre-K Child (Without Power Struggles)
Getting a preschooler to want to learn isn’t always easy.Some days they’re excited and engaged… and other days it’s a complete struggle.In this episode, we talk about simple, practical ways to motivate your pre-K child wi...
What are Fine Motor Skills (and how to build them everyday)
Before children can write their name or hold a pencil comfortably, they need something else first—strong fine motor skills.In this episode, we break down what fine motor skills actually are and why they play such an important ...
How to Help Your Child Learn to Write Their Name (Without Frustration)
Learning to write their name is one of the biggest milestones in the pre-K years—but it doesn’t have to be stressful.In this episode, we talk about simple, developmentally appropriate ways to help your child recognize and write their nam...
What Math Really Looks Like in Pre-K (From a Pre-K Teacher)
Math in the preschool years isn’t about worksheets, memorizing facts, or getting the “right” answer.It’s about building a strong foundation through simple, hands-on experiences.In this episode, I break down what math actually look...
What Early Literacy Really Looks Like in Pre-K
Early literacy in preschool isn’t about pushing children to read early. It’s about building the foundational skills that make reading possible later on.In this episode, we talk about what literacy development actually looks like in the p...
5 Simple Ways to Make Preschool Learning Work at Home
5 Simple Ways to Make Preschool Learning Work at HomeTeaching preschool at home doesn’t have to be complicated.In this episode, I share five simple tips that can make learning smoother, calmer, and more enjoyable for both y...
Why I Created the Pre-K Learning Club (And Who It’s Really For)
After 20 years in early childhood classrooms, I kept noticing the same thing:Parents care deeply — but they’re overwhelmed.They don’t want to push too hard.They don’t want to fall behind.They don’t want to piece toge...
Short Attention Spans in Preschoolers: What's Actually Normal?
If your preschooler can only focus for a few minutes at a time, you’re not alone — and you’re probably not doing anything wrong.In this episode, I talk about what’s developmentally normal when it comes to attention span in young children...
Why Repetition and Exposure Build Confident Learners
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “They already know this… shouldn’t we move on?” — this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk about why repetition and exposure are essential parts of learning in the pre-K years
Play vs. Worksheets: Why Children Need Both
Homeschool parents wonder should preschool learning be all play—or do worksheets have a place?In this episode, I share a balanced, classroom-tested perspective on why young children actually benefit from both play-based learning and g...
Just Because They Can, Doesn't Mean They Should: Why Foundations Matter in Pre-K
When young children show early academic skills—like reading words or counting to high numbers—it can be tempting to rush ahead.In this episode, I gently unpack why just because a child can do something doesn’t always mean they should...
