As you observe your preschoolers and kindergartners play during free choice time, it very quickly becomes apparent that some children always gravitate towards the block corner first thing in the morning, while others seem to head directly for the art table.
An effective teacher or family child care provider chooses a strategy to fit a particular situation.
Learning to respect and celebrate all of the unique differences we have between each other is an important part of children's development.
How to Use Creative and Unconventional Containers in your Classroom
By incorporating STEM-based language into the conversations you have with them you're helping to stimulate their natural curiosity and helping them develop essential problem-solving skills.
"A new and disturbing phenomenon is rising on the educational horizon," warns Dr. Marcy Guddemi. Although this troubling trend is surfacing in Kindergarten, it has its roots - and remedy - in early childhood.
Simple, effective, research-based tips for consciously nurturing kindness among students - tips that teachers can start to implement on the very first day of school (if not before!)
The classic wood unit block set was designed in the early 1900s by Caroline Pratt, founder of the City & Country School in Manhattan. They have been an important part of early childhood classrooms ever since.
As young children are developing, it’s important they stay active to ensure their bodies can grow properly. Regular exercise cannot only help preschoolers build strong muscles and bones; it can also help them develop important motor skills and self-esteem. Through play and activities they already enjoy doing, you can teach children the importance of staying active. Here are three activities you can do together as a class. Make Time for Outdoor Activities As the weather’s cooling down, there’s no better…
Story time is a special time to inspire imagination, foster emerging literacy skills, and plant the seeds for a young child’s lifelong interest in reading and books. Through story time, you help children build vocabulary, develop listening skills, increase attention span, promote oral communication, and teach new concepts and skills. Most importantly, story time is a time for FUN! Use the suggestions in this article to make your story times come alive.Read full article: Early Childhood News
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