Preschool Dental Health Circle Time Talk with preschoolers about which foods are good for their teeth and which foods are bad for their teeth. Teach preschoolers how to correctly brush their teeth. Have them use their fingers to pretend. Visit healthyteeth.org for information about teeth and gums to share with your preschoolers. Get a Free … Read more
Healthy eating habits help your preschooler’s baby teeth grow and protect teeth against tooth decay and cavities. Offer healthy food choices, plan sit-down meals and snacks, cut back on sweet and sticky foods, and limit all-day grazing. These good habits for healthy teeth will help prevent preschooler tooth decay and reinforce eating habits that will protect your preschooler’s … Read more
Preschool math is very different from the math we think of for elementary school-aged children. Preschoolers are developing the skills they will need to be successful at understanding basic the math concepts they will be taught in school. In order to develop a strong foundation for later success in math, early learning experiences must be … Read more
The health benefits of animals have been praised for years. Pets lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and prevent depression. Many families have pets for these exact reasons, but what about the educational benefits? Many teachers shy away from using pets as a supplement to their curriculum because they worry about the care involved, but preschoolers … Read more
For preschoolers who are used to having a structured schedule, summertime can be a bit confusing. Older siblings are out of school, preschool is out for the summer, and mom and dad’s routine may change as well. Many parents worry that the relaxed atmosphere of summer will set their preschooler back educationally. The wonderful thing … Read more
Preschoolers love to paint. They paint with paintbrushes, stamps, and their fingers. They love the feel of the paint and the textures they can create with different materials. Preschoolers make sense of their world and the things that interest them through art. In a world that is largely too big for them, preschoolers can express their feelings and … Read more
Your preschooler will enjoy using apples to stamp the letter “A” all over their paper. This creates a fun project for preschoolers to take home to their parents or for use as part of a home preschool program. It takes a few minutes of adult preparation beforehand to get started. Preschoolers will love this simple … Read more
Parents and teachers of preschoolers know how important it is to make basic art supplies available for preschoolers to use when they want to. Free art time helps preschoolers to explore their creative side and can be very relaxing for over-stimulated preschoolers, but giving preschoolers free access to art supplies can create a huge mess. … Read more
This winter preschool theme will get preschoolers excited about the changing seasons by bringing winter into the preschool classroom. Preschoolers can participate in winter-themed arts and crafts, math and science, and other open-ended activities to learn essential preschool skills. Preschool Winter Circle Time How Do We Dress in Winter? – Tell the preschoolers that we … Read more
The wonderful thing about encouraging preschoolers to participate in pretend play is that it can become whatever they want it to be. Preschoolers who are interested in cars can create a pretend garage or race track. Preschoolers who want to imitate their parents can set up a center that mimics their parents work environment or … Read more