texas Well-thought-out lesson plans can contribute to a calmer and more educationally stimulating atmosphere in the preschool classroom. Preschool teachers can practice child-led lesson planning to make the preschool classroom more exciting for each individual preschooler. Discover the Interests of Each Preschooler Preschoolers have an inherent curiosity about the world. Preschool teachers can make the most … Read more
What do you think of when you think of snow fun? Sledding? Snowmen? Snowball fight? What if you live in an area without snow? What if you live in a snowy area and it is just not snowing? This is always a concern for preschool teachers preparing for a unit on snow. What if there … Read more
“My preschooler eats few or no vegetables. She is a good fruit eater and eats whatever fruit is provided. I always offer a vegetable at mealtimes and I try to sneak in veggies and offer dipping options to make it more appealing. But how can I ensure that my preschooler is eating well enough when … Read more
Your preschooler’s down with strep throat and you’ve got the prescription filled. Two teaspoons three times a day for the next week – and it tastes really awful. Oh, what bleak lives we lead! You can talk to a child ’til you’re blue in the face about the benefits of taking medicine, but a preschooler … Read more
The preschool years are a fun and wonderful time. As parents, we want to savor these days, but there are shoes to put on, toys to clean up and manners to be taught. Here are some fun ways to get your preschooler to cooperate with you while having fun and creating family memories. Tell A … Read more
If you can think of temper tantrums as no more than another step in the development of your preschooler, the incidents become immediately less stressful. Of course, it’s never pleasant (or easy to objectify) when your previously compliant toddler starts whining, kicking and screaming when crossed – especially when you’re out in public and sure … Read more
When preschool children act out, whether by refusing to cooperate (“I don’t wanna!”) or fighting over a toy, parents, and caregivers often intervene with a stepped approach. First, there’s usually a directive (“stop”) with a simple explanation as to why the action is inappropriate, and an instruction that the behavior is changed. If the child … Read more
The title’s a mouthful (Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids: 7 Keys to Turn Family Conflict Into Co-operation). But this is a book parents of preschoolers (and in fact, parents and caregivers of children of any age) will read over and over again. There are new ideas to digest and some you’ve probably seen before but may … Read more
Is your preschooler talkative, striking up conversations with strangers and forever asking questions? Or is your preschooler shy and introverted, content to play along with his trucks or look at books? Every child is unique, but sometimes parents interpret these characteristics as negative. They may try to force their preschooler to change, such as making … Read more
Circle Time is a wonderful opportunity to share short and meaningful learning experiences with preschoolers. Preschoolers thrive with routines. When they know what to expect from the day they are more open to learning. Regular and routine preschool circle time is an essential part of any preschool program. Since you are dealing with short preschool … Read more