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Have you ever had those activities where you just simply had to do them every time the season rolls around? Okay, twist my arm, the sun is out and the kids can now make their new paper sun hats! I can show you a great modification for the boys that will Read More...
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A toddler believes that if you love a person, you stay with that person 100 percent of the time." ~Lawrence Balter Toddlers happen to be one of my favorite age groups to work with. I although I don't have the opportunity to work with them as much I just Read More...
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Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham is one of my favorite books to read to young children. The preschool curriculum get on a cooking kick and we all seem to love experimenting with foods. What I love about this special way of making the green eggs is that Read More...
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I think sometimes it is easy to underestimate the cleverness of preschoolers. On my brake I happen to overhear a substitute teacher managing a group of preschoolers. "Okay, kids!" He began, "I would like to hear about how smart you are." "Yeaaaaaaa-h!" Read More...
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Sure, Early Childhood Educators care about what our preschool children think and feel about their preschool experiences. After all, it is the first impression they get of school. Most often times, it's good to take a survey or census of our work. Usually Read More...
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Snowflakes glittering from the sky Snowflakes, snowflakes, up so high Snowflakes, snowflakes, soft and white Snowflakes, snowflakes, a beautiful sight! Q-Tips are so versatile! We we always keep them on hand for engaging crafts for our preschoolers. A Read More...
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Some fears are imagined. But no matter how small, a little reassurance can go a long way! Young children can have fears or insecurities that are real or imagined. No matter how small it may seem to us, worries like these can really weigh on our little Read More...
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Aside from the “soft” benefits like spending time together as friends or family, traditional board games can teach young children such things as hand-eye coordination, visual perception, letter recognition, color recognition and number/shape recognition. Read More...
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I loved playing on the floor as a kid. Some of my favorite places were behind the couch and under the dining room table. Every now and then when I am vacuuming behind the couch I have this cozy feeling. I like that. It's not often but if I get a proper Read More...
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You know the look. If your a parent or a teacher that has this down you can stop certain behaviors in kids before it gets out of hand. I think it takes a bit of experience to acquire this. I remember many years back it all began for me. I was tested and Read More...
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Caring, sensitive adults are ideal social teachers. Unlike preschool peers, parents and teachers draw on extensive emotional resources when they interact with children. Being a social teacher means we: * Help describe emotions verbally * Understand the Read More...
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Given the right set up and environment kids can create learn to focus on just about anything. What would happen if we gave them a bit more time...a few more minutes out of a busy day. As an artist myself, I just wanted to say to the kids.... Hey, I understand... Read More...
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We were looking at pictures of various flags from various countries. I wanted to see if the preschool children would recognize the U.S. flag. As the children marveled at the beautiful colors and asked questions we finally came the the American flag. "Hey! Read More...
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Nothing to do this summer? Don't let it happen to you....use your summer wisely with 25 tips to kick off your creative thinking! Let's see where it takes you! 25 Things to Do With Kids to Kick Start the Summer: 1. Catch fireflies or bugs in a jar, study Read More...
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Translation: Dear Mom and Dad, I am very very angry. I would really like to ask you both for help but I don't know how. I feel stuck. Do you think you could come talk to me? I think that would make me feel much better. We suggest talking it over with Read More...
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