I really am not a non-conformist type. A lot of the lessons I review or curriculum I pick up, ...well, honestly...they bore me sometimes. So I know that if they bore me, they will most definitely bore my kids!
My husband always jokes with me about how little I remember from school and college. And I laugh too, because it is sad but true! Unless I did an intensive report about the Indians, met and saw them, dressed like them, and learned their language...I won't remember a thing about them.
I find this is true for little kids too.
I need color, taste and smells to teach me. So do my little guys.
Now I have not done extensive research on Pre-K or Kindergarten curriculum and lessons. So I am sure there are super books out there!
So along with working off some books, I mostly use the few things that are around our house to create lessons.
And I love it when my 3 year old looks up at me in the middle of a lesson and says, "Mom, this is the best ever! Can I do more school after this?".