I have added the sign above to the 123 Learn ONLINE web site - under Free Downloads. :)
Print up and place in a frame.
Thanks Jean

4th of July Crafts

I am adding 4th of July crafts this week.... They will be located at http://www.123learncurriculum.com/
Member sign in - under Holidays. :)
Thanks Jean

What Curriculum is Right For Me?

Where do I begin?
(Term preschool will be used in place of preschool/child care/daycare)

There are so many preschool curriculum's available for your preschool that at times, the decision on which one you would like to use can be overwhelming!
This page will hopefully help you to decide what type of curriculum is best for you. I will not be promoting any other curriculum on this page, only giving some insight to what is available out there for your preschool.

Pre-Packaged
There are several companies that sell pre-packaged curriculum. This is an great idea if you would like to keep doing a preschool program easy.
Each month you order for the amount of children that you have in your preschool program. You will receive a shipment before the start of your month containing all of the accessories for the activities included each month. They do not provide normal supplies such as scissors, crayons, glue and paint.

When going with a pre-packaged program you normally have to order different packages for the different ages of children in your preschool. Costs vary each month depending on the program you use.

A sample cost I have found for new customers is below:

For 3 children age 2 - 5 -- $25.
For 5 children age 3 - 5 --$34.75.
Cost will be slightly higher after the 1st month.

Pro's to a pre-packaged program:

• Everything is done for you
• There is established structure Professionals Put the curriculum together
• Con's to a pre-packaged program:
• Substantial cost each month
• You are locked in for the school year
• There is no assurance what you buy is right for your preschool

Disk's or Downloads

There are preschool curriculum companies that put their programs onto disks or make available as downloads.
When deciding to try this option, most web sites that offer this option will have available "free" downloads so that you can see the quality of the program you are purchasing.

Both disks and downloads are cost effective, if they are a program that you want to use in your preschool program.
Once you purchase the disk or downloads, they are yours to use year after year.
You print up each day the amount of sheets that you need. No worry if you have more children for the day because you can print up extra sheets.

Pro's to disks or downloads

• Cost efficient
• Print up what you need each day
• No waste
• Use year after year

Con's to disks or downloads

If you have no computer experience, you might be confused as to how to load the disk or download the program and save on computer
More costly because you have to use your own ink and paper

The nice thing is you can try different programs and then stick with what works for your preschool program.

written by Jean Lang

Articles

I am going to start adding some articles I write to the 123 Learn Curriculum blog. First let me state, I am NOT a professional writer. I just thought it would be fun... :)
So we'll have to wait and see how fun it is.....
Thanks
Jean

2011 Sign In Sheets Added

I have added the balance of sign in sheets for 2011. The sign in sheets are located at http://www.123learncurriculum.com
Under Free Downloads.
More to be added... Thanks Jean

August and September Sign In Sheets

I have added a link to the members web site at 123 Learn Curriculum for the Free Downloads on the theme page. In the past, yo would have to sign out and bring up the home web page to view the free downloads. :)

I have also added August and September sign in sheets - 2 templates on the Free Download page.

To access the free download page, please go to http://www.123learncurriculum.com/ and click on Free Downloads at the top of the page. :)
I will add the rest of the year sign in sheets this week...
Thanks Jean

Father's Day Car Washing Bucket

I have added the directions for a Father's Day Car Washing Bucket to the 1 - 2 - 3 Learn Curriculum web site. Under Holidays.
More to be added.
Thanks Jean

Zoo Fun Items. :)

I have added a lion and elephant graph to use during circle time, the math and Science Zoo Fun cover sheet, and a couple Zoo - certificates to 123 Learn Curriculum, under Zoo Fun. More to be added. :)
Thanks Jean

Flag of Italy and Spaghetti Graph

I had a request for a Italy graph for circle time, so I have done up the above graphing. The pages are loaded at 1 - 2 - 3 Learn Curriculum, under Adventures around the World. :)
Thanks... More to be added.
Jean

Zoo Fun Items

I have added some more items to 1 - 2 - 3 Learn Curriculum - Zoo Fun theme

How Many Zoo Animals? file folder game
Infant, toddler, Preschool daily forms
Potty Training Forms
Friday Folder sheet
Library check out sheets
Zoo cover sheets
Family Notes Home
Zoo Book List

More to be added. Thanks Jean

Zoo Fun

I've started on Zoo Fun and I have loaded up the page to 1 - 2 - 3 Learn Curriculum. This is just a start, but the following links work.

• Note From Jean
• Main Page Cover Sheet
• Letter to Parents
• Theme Letter, Color Number and Shape Sheet
• Blank Weekly Curriculum Schedule
• Blank Weekly Planner, Blank Planning
• Sheets and Songs, Poems and Fingerplays.

More to be added. Thanks
Jean

Creepy Crawler Forms

I have added some Creepy Crawler Infant - Toddler and Preschool Daily Forms and Potty Training Forms to the Creepy Crawler theme. :)
More to be added...
Thank you
Jean

Camping Fun Forms

Camping Fun daily forms for infants - toddlers and preschoolers, and potty training forms have been added to the 123 Learn Curriculum web site. Under Camping fun theme.....
More to be added.
Thank you
Jean

Camping Magnet Sheets

I have added 2 different camping magnet sheets to the 123 Learn Curriculum web site - under Camping Fun.
More to be added...
Thanks Jean

Under the Sea

I have added Under the Sea Magnet sheets to the 123 Learn Curriculum web site. The children love playing with these magnet sheets. I also placed potty training sheets with under the sea graphics to use during this theme.
More to be added... Jean

Australia ~

I have added an Australia file to our Adventures around the World link. :)
More to be added....
Jean

T-Rex Craft

I have added a T-Rex paper plate craft to the 123 Learn Curriculum web site. Under Dinosaurs. More to be added. Thank you.
Jean

Creepy Crawlers Lapbook

I have added a Creepy Crawlers lapbook to 123 Learn Curriculum - Under Lapbooks.
To view a video of what is in this lapbook - please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1qR5SKS8xQ

There is also a link of this video on the web site. Just click on the picture of the Creepy Crawler lapbook to view the video.
More to be added. Thank you Jean

Alphabet Hats

I have added alphabet hat templates on 123 Learn Curriculum. :)
Once you sign in, go to the Alphabet theme and there are 2 links, lower right hand side...
More to be added.... Thanks Jean

Bonfire and S'mores Graph Activity

I have added a bonfire and S'mores graph on the 123 Learn Curriculum web site. (Under the Camping theme).
This is an activity we do during circle time....
More to be added.
Thanks Jean

A Little Bit About Me. :)

With the new web site look, I came across problems. Not a good thing. :)
I had providers trying to sign on and coming up with error messages, or forgetting their passwords, and having to contact me via e-mail or phone to get the problems straightened out.
I'm hoping that we are all good to go now....

In talking with providers during this time, some were surprised to find out that I am also a child care provider. I thought I would do a quick introduction for those that don't know me from yahoo lists or facebook.

I am a child care provider in the state of MN. I have been doing child care for 26 years, and looking forward to another 10 years. I started like most of you. Wanting to stay home with my own children when they were little, but once they wre in school I knew I had found my lifes calling... Child care.

I have seen many changes since day one 26 years ago, in both myself and the profession.
I have received a 4 star rating, my CDA and I am currently working towards National Accreditation with my observation in June. I hired an assistant last June, so now we have 2 adults and currently 11 children ages 1 - 5.

I started 1 - 2 - 3 Learn Curriculum because I didn't find out there what I wanted to use in my program. It's a big hit being used all across the US, plus Canada, Australia, India and Hungary. Being a child care provider, I hope gives me the knowledge to know what you want in a preschool program and I will always work to make this a program you are happy to use in your child care, preschool or home....

Well, I just wanted to quickly introduce myself.... :)
Jean
http://www.treasureschildcare.com/

Menu Templates

I have added 6 weekly menu templates to 123 Learn Curriculum. These forms are located on the web site under Assorted Sheets. :)
More to be added... Thank you Jean

Mother's Day Ideas

Ok... I have been MIA for a few weeks. I've been dealing with problems with the new web site and trying to learn how to add new files.... Well, I think I have it. :)
I have downloaded some Mother's Day files to the 123 Learn Curriculum web site. One of the things we like to do is a Mother's Day Gift Can, so the template for that is on there, plus Mother's Day Hand Print and Mother's day flowers.
Go to www.123learncurriculum.com
Click on Member Sign In and look under Holidays for these and additional Mother's Day ideas. :)

123 Learn Curriculum Has a New Look!

1 - 2 - 3 Learn ONLINE has a new look....

Visit http://123learncurriculum.com/ to check it out.... Members that have saved the old 123 Learn ONLINE link to log in, you will have to do it now through this link. Once you click on there, there is a button at the top. Member Sign In. Click on that and enter your sign in information. To access themes, click on the themes button.
I hope you enjoy the new look!
Thanks Jean

Dinosaur Craft

I have added a dinosaur craft to the 123 Learn ONLINE web site. (Under Dinosaurs). More to be added... Thanks Jean