Encore: Finding the Right Preschool Option - Episode 166

In this encore episode, Saren and her friend Janelle discuss what they believe is most important for preschool-aged children and share what the Joy School program can offer to kids – and moms!

While this episode focuses on the benefits of the internationally-acclaimed Joy School co-op preschool option, the principles that Saren and Janelle discuss apply to any mom of preschoolers.

Show Notes:

Joy School Information (detailed description, sample lesson plans, registration information)

Teaching Your Children Joy (Get Richard and Linda Eyre’s book that spurred the Joy School program at Amazon here OR enter your email here and access a free online version of Richard and Linda Eyre’s book that spurred the Joy School program)

Janelle’s Blog: Where are my Mary Janes?

Music from Creations by Michael R. Hicks

Audio Editing by Christy Elder

About Saren Eyre Loosli

Saren adores her five energetic, adventurous, precocious children but doesn't totally adore the mess and busyness and bickering that that comes with them! She grew up all over the world, got her Bachelor's degree at Wellesley College and did her Masters in Education at Harvard University (these days, the diplomas on her wall mostly serve as visual aids when she's trying to convince her all-too-smart teenagers that she DOES know a thing or two!). She went on to design and implement enrichment programs for kids and training programs for teachers. But it was only after she finally found her Mr. Right, Jared, and had five children in five years, that her education and work experience began in earnest!

When she's not trying to answer five - or six - different needs and questions at once, she works on this website (she's Co-Director and Co-Founder of Power of Moms).

She currently lives in Ogden, Utah and loves reading, hiking, and biking with her family (or by herself when possible!). She often struggles with balance but finds joy in being involved in many things that are meaningful to her.

Comments

Christie says

July 20, 2016 at 7:51 pm

Hi there! I remember hearing this podcast before and I think Joy School sounds so great! When my oldest was preschool aged, I was part of a “preschool co-op” with 3 other former teachers (we all were elementary teachers before staying home with the kids). It was wonderful! However, it was a bit of running around and having 4 kids in 5 years, I was not able to do it with our second. One thing that was said on here was something to the effect of: you don’t want your kids to go to school only knowing you or your husband as their teacher. I definitely understand what you mean, but I disagree with that. My second child was only taught by me for preschool and did GREAT when he went to kindergarten recently. I just wanted to chime in on that. I know that you didn’t mean to make it sound like if you choose to “homeschool” preschool, it’s not a good choice, but thought I’d quickly comment.

I so appreciate so much from Power of Moms and have shared your podcasts and articles and programs with so many friends! Thank you for all you do to encourage and inspire us!

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