Monitoring preschool lesson plans against actual lessons is essential, to first assess children’s learning, and second, monitor our teaching and …
Continue ReadingIf you do not yet teach a foreign language to your preschoolers, you may consider doing so after reading this article. Research shows that including …
Continue ReadingMany developmentally appropriate behaviors can be perceived as being a problem by teachers. Early childhood educators should take a good look at their …
Continue ReadingTake some Velcro, felt, a glove and some imagination, and story telling, hand puppets and books will make a powerful combination to develop language …
Continue ReadingPositive behavior notes help set behavioral standards in the preschool classroom by promoting desirable behavior and help deal with challenging …
Continue ReadingDo you need ideas for your classroom bulletin boards? These thirteen seasonal quotes work perfectly for preschool classrooms. Enough for the whole …
Continue ReadingUsing puppetry in teaching makes for one of the most enjoyable forms of learning for students of all ages. From simple sock puppets to the more …
Continue ReadingIntroduce your preschool class to several different authors and illustration styles using literacy circles. Even if you think preschool and literacy …
Continue ReadingLearn how to nurture and develop early literacy skills. These activities and tips will optimize your preschool curriculum to support emergent reading …
Continue ReadingHow do young children learn to write? What research has been done about early writing ability? The stages of emergent writing describe the what, when, …
Continue ReadingWe all know outdoor play is important, but why? These theorists will help us to understand the reasons behind the fun.
Continue ReadingGrab some basic ideas, such as dried noodles and clean mud, which can be built upon or used as they are to give preschoolers the optimal sensory …
Continue Reading