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This post is about our simple plan for homeschool preschool.
A Simple Plan for Homeschool Preschool
Deciding to homeschool was big! But once we made the decision, now what?
We're approaching this journey not perfectly, not all at once. Just step-by-step—creating something that feels peaceful, minimal and aligned with our family.
If you're planning to begin the journey to homeschooling at home too, you'll find a simple plan to start.
This post is all about our simple plan for homeschool preschool.
Step 1: Understanding Your State's Homeschool Laws
If you're homeschooling for the first-time, the first step is understanding your state's homeschool laws. Begin with checking your state's Department of Education website to feel confident and covered!
What to Know:
- Some states require registration at a certain age
- Others don't require anything until kindergarten or later
- Preschool (age 4) is often legally not required
Our Experience: We're located in Arizona, USA and compulsory education begins at age 6. Meaning preschool homeschool is usually flexible and not regulated at this age (4 years old).
Step 2: Choosing Your Homeschool Curriculum
When choosing homeschooling at home, the second step is choosing a homeschool curriculum that aligns with your child and your family values.
As a first-time mom choosing to homeschool, I wasn't looking for the "perfect" homeschool curriculum. I was looking for one that felt doable for our child.
Our Curriculum Choice: In this season, we're choosing The Good and The Beautiful for our homeschool preschool years.
Why It Aligned with Us:
🗸 Gentle approach to learning
🗸 Faith-based
🗸 Open-and-Go (Easy for moms)
🗸 Simple, not overwhelming
🗸 Foundational skills
🗸 Focus on character
Because every family is unique—choosing a homeschool curriculum that aligns with you, your child, and family is priority. Keep it simple and curate to what is right by your family.
Step 3: Your Homeschool Space
Set the tone early—prep your homeschool space to feel organized, purposeful and calm.
Not overwhelming. Not cluttered.
Just simple and practical for everyday life.
Focus on what actually supports your home and family:
- A small, functional learning space
- Easy-to-reach material for parents
- Child-proof materials for toddlers (like paint)
A minimal and simple homeschool space doesn't mean less care—it means being intentional with what we bring in and how we use it.
From Toddler to Preschooler: Entering this season means thinking ahead—keeping things minimal, safe, and child-proof for curious learners who are ready to explore.
Step 4: Real-Life Skills (Beyond Academics)
Inspired by our most recent trip to Japan, we're focusing on real-life skills, alongside academics in our homeschool journey. We're choosing to prioritize what skills children actually use every day.
The kind that build independence, confidence, and a sense of responsibility.
Areas of Focus:
- Putting on socks & shoes
- Cleaning up after play
- Pouring water independently
- Potty independence
- Helping with small tasks at home
- Speaking kindly and listening
- Shared space etiquette (ex. restaurants/grocery stores)
These aren't “extra”—they’re foundational and essential.
Step 5: What We'll Focus on Academically
Our goal for homeschooling a preschooler is, to instill a natural love for learning. At this age—learning should feel like play, not pressure.
What we'll focus on:
- Letter recognition
- Counting & number awareness
- Reading together daily
- Fine motor skills (coloring, cutting, tracing)
For us, learning through play provides an opportunity to learn through fun activities that our child will love. Activities can include sensory play, art activities, and outdoor play.
Helpful Tip: Creating activities or crafts tailored to your specific child's interests can keep them engaged and excited to do homeschool!
Step 6: Socializing through Community & Activities
TBH One of the biggest questions with homeschooling is always:
"What about socialization?"
For us, we're focused on creating intentional guided opportunities to connect with others—gently exposing him to the world around him, appreciating differences, and learn about others while staying rooted in who we are.
How we plan to socialize:
- Playdates with trusted friends & families
- Library story time
- Indoor play cafes
- Church & small groups
- Family gatherings
Extra Activities:
- Sports
- Music
- Nature Walks
- Travel
For us, socialization isn't just about interaction with others—it's about learning how to connect with people of all ages/backgrounds, build strong family relationships with trusted friends and family, and foster real-world social experiences.
Step 7: Make it Your Own
Entering this new season as homeschool parents, you may feel pressure to recreate the traditional school experience. But if there is one thing I'm sure of—it's that your journey in homeschooling, is your own.
You don't need to recreate a classroom.
You don't need a strict schedule.
You don't need to compare.
You don't need to rush learning.
We're not trying to get ahead or even—we're trying to stay present in what is ours
Curated just for us!
This post is all about our simple plan for homeschool preschool.
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