Asking Parents to Pay for Preschool

[Blackcat31]

I'm on Pinterest too. :-) I follow and pin a ton to boards on preschool art, science, math, etc. I use the same user name on Pinterest. (Spedmommyof4)

I couldn't find you.. :confused: so I PM'ed you my Pinterest link instead...

[Guest]

I couldn't find you.. :confused: so I PM'ed you my Pinterest link instead...

I also use my own curriculum and supplement that with ideas I find on Pinterest etc. I have given much thought to purchasing curriculum but never made the move. If I did I would probably pay for it with a slight tuition increase.
Blackcat I would love it if you would share your favorite blogs please! I am always looking for new ideas to supplement my curriculum.

[Unregistered]

If preschool curriculum is something you want to offer, it should be included in your rates.

I also offer preschool curriculum but not through any type of boxed or prepackaged curriculum, I offer it via play and very little sit down table type stuff, other than what ever center or activity I put out for the day.

I find different activities and printables from the internet, blogs I subscribe to and of course Pinterest.... all relatively inexpensive or free (other than my time).

Blackcat,
Would you mind elaborating more on what you do for preschool? Is it just the additional activity that you offer each day in addition to free play? Could you give an example or two of your favorite preschool activities that you have offered just to give an idea... And are the activities based off a daily or weekly theme?

I have a play based Reggio-inspired program, but the two preschool families I had opted to move to a different program (that is more academic based, offering MGT and other take home projects, curriculum focused on a letter of the week, ect, which has been discouraging to me to say the least. I feel like Im back at square 1 and could use some ideas.

[spedmommy4]

Blackcat,
Would you mind elaborating more on what you do for preschool? Is it just the additional activity that you offer each day in addition to free play? Could you give an example or two of your favorite preschool activities that you have offered just to give an idea... And are the activities based off a daily or weekly theme?

I have a play based Reggio-inspired program, but the two preschool families I had opted to move to a different program (that is more academic based, offering MGT and other take home projects, curriculum focused on a letter of the week, ect, which has been discouraging to me to say the least. I feel like Im back at square 1 and could use some ideas.

I have a lot of parents that choose my program specifically for preschool. This year, I am using Frog Street Press. I don't like it at all. It's too academic but I'm committed for a year.

I've been supplementing with open process art projects and some fun themed activities. (See my post above)

You can see some examples of my program activities on my website: www.milestonesearlychildhood.com (page- a day at milestones). I post a ton of our activities on my Pinterest, which is also linked to my website.

On a personal note, I wouldn't take parents leaving for academic programs personally. It is not developmentally appropriate to push academics on young children. Research backs me up and if a parent doesn't agree they are free to find a program that will fit their families needs. You shouldn't change your philosophy for anyone. :-)

[Sunshine74]

I PM'ed you my Pinterest board with all my favorite blogs!

Would you please send them to me, too. I'm always looking for new ideas.