The preschool years are some of the most important years in your child’s life. The preschooler is developing at such a rapid pace, emotionally, socially, and educationally. A good preschool program will cater to each of these needs and provide a nurturing, child-directed learning environment. Clean and Inviting Physical Environment A preschooler’s surroundings can have … Read more
Maybe you are looking for an educational adventure with your preschooler, but it is too cold for the zoo, and the park is covered in snow. Consider an indoor library adventure. Most local libraries offer educational adventures for preschoolers throughout the year. The library is an especially great adventure to take on a snowy day. … Read more
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
Preschoolers learn at their own pace. Some preschoolers will master writing their letters while others will be able to recite favorite books from memory. No matter what your preschooler’s strengths may be, you can feel confident that they are learning, as long as you are providing a well-rounded curriculum that encourages literacy. Steps to Literacy … 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
As a single parent of a preschooler, you don’t get much of a chance to switch gears between work and home. As soon as you step through the door, you’re on parent duty. There’s dinner to get on the table, other household tasks and a preschooler who is eager to share his day with you. … Read more
Preschoolers are power-hungry. It’s just part of their development, and they’re not shy about letting everyone know what stage they’re at. NO becomes a favorite word, used with great frequency and even greater volume. However wonderful it is to realize your preschooler is right on target with her growing sense of independence, it can also … 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
With divorced, single parent and other non-traditional family structures, today’s preschooler can experience a much more fluid upbringing than their peers in traditional family situations. Their actual number of family members, for instance, can increase dramatically (and very quickly) with a remarriage. A post-divorce break-up, on the other hand, can do the opposite – aside … Read more