Preschool Songs, Fingerplays, and Rhymes
Young children learn concepts and fine motor skills with preschool songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Here are some simple fingerplays based on general …
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Teach Position Words in Preschool Using Alice Schertle's Book: "All You Need for a Snowman"
Put the hat on top and the belt around the middle. Place the arms on each side and the buttons in front. Then add two eyes and put the nose under the …
Continue ReadingThree Preschool Planet Art Ideas for an Outer Space Theme
Young children are fascinated with anything to do with space and the solar system. Try one or all of these three easy art projects on planets during …
Continue ReadingUse Music to Encourage Learning in Toddlers
This article explains how toddlers learn from music, from communication to social skills, and how parents and childcare workers can encourage musical …
Continue Reading3 Yummy Preschool Christmas Recipes: Unique Snack Ideas
Tired of the same old holiday activities? Try these preschool Christmas recipes as a complement to your curriculum. Each recipe offered uses simple …
Continue Reading5 Advent Calendar Activities For Preschool Children
As the holidays approach, so rises the anticipation of young children. By making Christmas Advent calendars, children will be able to visualize and …
Continue Reading3 Holiday Crafts for 3-Year-Olds: Ideas for Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanzaa
Making a Christmas craft with three-year-olds is fun and a perfect time to bond with your young students. This article contains a variety of crafts …
Continue ReadingCreating an Early Childhood Webbing Curriculum With Webbing Download
Are you interested in creating a webbing curriculum for your preschool classroom? This article includes tips to getting it right and links to a …
Continue ReadingSunday School Crafts for Toddlers
Sunday School is a great time to begin teaching young children about the Bible and God’s Word. Toddlers enjoy making simple crafts as part of these …
Continue ReadingThe Basics of Project-Based Learning: Lesson Plans for Preschool Classrooms
This article has tips on how to use project-based lesson plans in preschool classrooms. It includes an overview of the project approach as well as …
Continue ReadingLooking for Fun ABC Learning Tools? Lesson Plans for Preschoolers
Let’s take a look at some fun ABC learning tools that are easy for preschool-age children to comprehend. Ideas include using coloring sheets as …
Continue ReadingTeaching Basic Baby Sign Language
Baby sign language is not just a new fad in the never ending “things babies need” realm. Researchers in child development have found that …
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