Colorful learning: Fun crafts and activities for preschoolers to learn colors Learning colors is one of the first educational milestones for young children. It is essential for their cognitive development as it helps to improve their vocabulary, memory, and recognition skills. However, teaching colors to preschoolers can be a challenging task, especially if it is … Read more
The problem of whether or not to teach preschoolers and kindergartners to read has always been a hotly contested issue. My personal feeling on the subject is that young children should learn anything they want to learn. If that includes reading and math, teach it to them. If it doesn’t, wait. When you set out … Read more
Preschool Feelings and Emotions Circle Time Talk with the preschoolers about things that make you happy. Talk with the preschoolers about things that make you sad. Make a poster with the names for different emotions that preschoolers have felt. Talk with preschoolers about what we can do to feel better when we are sad or … Read more
Although your preschooler may not learn to read until kindergarten or first grade, their love of reading and enjoyment of books is learned early on. There’s no better way to prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten than to develop that love of reading. Here are ten tips to help you teach your preschooler to … Read more
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
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
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