Guide to Creating a Preschool Assessment Portfolio
Is your creativity on hold while you attempt to create a preschool assessment portfolio for your class? Try these tips on what to include in your …
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Overview of Three Instructional Techniques for Preschool Classrooms: Large Groups, Small Groups and One-on-One
Managing a classroom full of four-year-olds can be challenging at times. There are several different techniques for teaching and managing …
Continue ReadingCelebrate Holidays Around the World: Songs for Preschool Children
The little ones in your care will have fun learning about holidays around the world! Songs for preschool students can be found below, along with …
Continue ReadingPreschool Library Center Ideas: Tips for Set Up, Sample Book Ttiles and More in Your Preschool Library
How do you set up a developmentally appropriate preschool library center? This article includes ideas for furniture, as well as decorations and a …
Continue ReadingPreschool Sensory Play Ideas and How They Help Children Learn
There are many different preschool sensory play ideas that will help children to learn from using the five senses. Simply telling a child about …
Continue ReadingWhat Preschoolers Learn Through Play: The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Classrooms
Children are doing so much more than just playing when they pick up their dolls, trucks or blocks. Young children develop many skills and learn …
Continue ReadingPreschool Class Attendance Ideas and Sign-In Activity
Want to expand your weekly theme by including a new preschool classroom learning center? Setting up a daily sign-in activity will provide you with a …
Continue ReadingChild Care Anecdotal Records - The How and Why
What exactly are anecdotal records, anyway? And how do I use them in my child care classroom? Aren’t child care anecdotal records only for …
Continue ReadingWhat Do We Mean by Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Definition and Advice
A simple definition of developmentally appropriate practice can be hard to pin down. Read on to learn what developmentally appropriate practice looks …
Continue ReadingJanuary Ideas For Preschool Teachers: Five January "Special Days" to Celebrate
We know about New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day but don’t forget to celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day and National Hat Day! Enjoy …
Continue ReadingGingerbread Book Review: Gingerbread from the Heart
A truly inspiring children’s picture gingerbread book, Gingerbread from the Heart, will entertain the young and old alike. It can be used as a …
Continue ReadingDeveloping Student Focused Interventions on the Preschool Level
Even preschoolers may need interventions to help them be successful in school. Learn about strategies you can use in your classroom to meet the needs …
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