My name is Kim.  I have a degree in Child Development and was a preschool teacher in a classroom setting for over 12 years.  For the last 2 years I have had fun using many of these ideas with my own children at home.  I have formulated these lesson plans over the last 14 years through a variety of experiences and research including college courses, seminars and workshops (NAEYC , and many others), reading books, and learning from the children themselves.