Preschool Cognitive Development: Checklist Resources and Observation Techniques
Use these tips when evaluating the cognitive development of your preschool students. This article defines cognitive development, as well as supplying …
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Is a Toddler Pushing Other Kids? What to Do in the Preschool Setting
Are you running a preschool and notice a toddler pushing other kids? What to do about this problem depends in large part on the developmental …
Continue Reading"Are You My Mother?" Preschool Activities for PD Eastman's Classic Picture Book
Reading PD Eastman’s classic, “Are You my Mother?” Preschool activities offered here are simple story-stretcher ideas to enhance …
Continue ReadingPreschool Scissor Practice
Looking for some creative preschool scissor practice ideas? Here are some that you can use to help children learn and develop scissor use skills.
Continue ReadingEmotional Development: Preschool Observations
Social-emotional development is often harder to observe than cognitive or motor development in preschool children. Learn to use observation to …
Continue ReadingTeaching Toddlers: Crayons for Beginning Artists
This article on “Teaching Toddlers Crayons” has a collection of tips and activities that you can use to help your toddler learn and …
Continue ReadingBuilding Self-Esteem in Preschool-Aged Children
Looking for some basic ideas and ways to encourage self-esteem in preschoolers? It is never too early start boosting their confidence, and preschool …
Continue ReadingThree Year Old Learning Milestones and Classroom Expectations
Preschool teachers must fully understand the learning and growth of a three year old. Each child progresses at their own rate, but on average, they …
Continue ReadingFirst Aid for Preschoolers: Prepare Yourself and Your Students
Lesson plans teaching first aid for preschoolers coordinate well with safety week, fire prevention week, or any health related field trip. Learn here …
Continue ReadingDealing With Preschool Biting in the Early Childhood Classroom: Tips for Teachers
Preschool biting is one of the most common discipline problems in early childhood classrooms – it is also one of the most difficult behaviors …
Continue ReadingTeaching Engagement With Preschoolers
Each class is a teaching engagement with preschoolers. Each engaging moment is a potential lifetime lesson. Have your students learn through hands-on …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Concept of Intentional Teaching in Early Childhood Classrooms
This article defines intentional teaching and provides activities and ideas to incorporate this type of teaching strategy into an early childhood …
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