Homeschooling with young children in the home can be difficult at times. One way to remedy the task of keeping a young child occupied while schooling older children is to have a box (or two!) of activities, games, and educational opportunities readily available. This box could be a plastic storage box purchased from a store, a toy box, or even a decorated cardboard box. Often, if the child is involved with the decorating of the box, he takes greater ownership of what is inside! To keep your child from getting bored with the “busywork” you are providing for him, store several small boxes you can switch out often as the child gets bored.

Try using the free printout, Preschool Activity Box List, for ideas!

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Preschool Playground: What should preschool at home look like? You’ll find as many answers to that question as you will parents who have asked it. There is not one “right” way to do preschool, but there are tools that can help you make the most out of this very special time in your child’s life. Here you will find a wealth of articles to help you determine what you want your preschool year to look like, fun tools, and academic resources you can use as a complete preschool curriculum or as learning activities you scatter throughout your days.