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Horizons Preschool Curriculum Set Review

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I began homeschooling my oldest daughter her preschool year, in 2007. It’s hard to believe I will begin teaching preschool for the 5th time this year with 4-year-old Emily! I’ve never bought a preschool curriculum for my little ones, but as I add more and more children to my teaching line up, finding the time to put together a really great preschool year becomes more difficult. So the opportunity to review the Horizons Preschool Curriculum Set from Alpha Omega Publications was very welcome this summer! This set includes: 2 Teachers Manuals, 2 Student Workbooks, a resource packet, and an audio cd.

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I always love how eager my 4-year-olds are to join their big siblings at the school table. So excited to finally begin ‘real’ school.Horizons Preschool Review

First let me tell you about the teacher’s manual, or manuals rather. There are 2 books, one for each half of the year. Looking through the manuals, the first thing I noticed about this preschool curriculum is that there is so much there! Even if I taught preschool all day we still wouldn’t get all the suggested activities done! But, the manual stresses that you are not expected to complete all the activities suggested- you are meant to pick and choose. I love that Alpha Omega Publications realizes that some children enjoy more academics while others need much more time spent on fine motor skills, and other activities. With this curriculum you are free to choose the activities best suited for your child!Horizons Preschool Review

It is meant to be used in a classroom or homeschool setting. The curriculum has 5 days of lessons per week- but understanding that many preschoolers (both at home an in the school setting) don’t do school 5 days a week, the curriculum introduces new material on Days 1, 3, and 5. While days 2 and 4 are spent on review and expanding the new concepts. This is something I really appreciate! I hate feeling the need to cram everything in from a 5 day a week curriculum, when, as a family we choose a 4 day a week schedule (while my preschoolers often complete only 3 days a week.)Horizons Preschool Review

The year (180 lessons total) focuses on the 7 days of creation- from Bible, to science, to language arts, to math, and everything else, the lessons revolve around the creation theme so your day feels connected. One subject and activity flowing seamlessly into the next.

Language arts begins with identifying letters (as well as shapes and colors) and moves all the way to simple blending by the end of the year. While, math begins with identifying numerals and counting to simple addition and subtraction.Horizons Preschool Review

Next, the resource packet. This thing is massive! My laminator is going to get quite the workout this year! It includes so many awesome teaching aids such as, memory verse cards, clock cards, and flashcards (letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and more). My daughter really loves sifting through the cards and identifying everything she is learning about.Horizons Preschool Review

And, of course the part my daughter is most excited about- the Student workbooks. When opening my box, I couldn’t believe how big those workbooks are! There are a lot of worksheet pages- and there are two of them! Horizons Preschool ReviewThen I was even more surprised when I realized the meat of this curriculum isn’t in the worksheets at all, but in the teacher’s manuals through Bible Stories, social studies, science, games and more. The workbooks are full color, and contain a good mix of activites, from fine motor practice, to language arts, color/shape recognition and math. Horizons Preschool Review

Overall, I find this preschool curriculum to be pretty amazing. It definitely takes some teacher prep, mostly just in the reading of each lesson and determining what to do with your child. That’s definitely the hardest part-narrowing down what to do each day with so many great activities to choose from! I’m really looking forward to the rest of Emily’s preschool year using this curriculum!Horizons Preschool Review

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7 Comments

  1. I take my 3 year old to a co-op preschool. When my oldest gets home and does his homework my 3 year old would ask me where his “homework” was so I would have to make up something looking online. This would be perfect for us.

  2. I’m always impressed with home schooling parents. I have a hard enough time to get my son to listen. My daughter is 3 now and home with me. I think this curriculum looks helpful and would use this with her.

  3. I used Horizons Math for my youngest in 2nd grade. It is a great program for a child that likes worksheets and are visual learners. It’s great that your daughter enjoys her “school”

  4. I’m definitely considering getting this curriculum for my 4-year-old. She will be attending public preschool part time this upcoming school year but this curriculum would be great for use at home.

  5. This post is full of good information. First i like that you was offered a chance to review their curriculum. Two how educational the products are.

  6. Thanks so much for your review! I am trying to do a LOT of research on what curriculum I want to use for my 3 year old soon and I thought your review was extensive. Some of the others I have seen just barely touch the tip of what the curriculum was like. Thanks for being so thorough!

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