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Resources for Teaching Preschool Auditory Learners
Chances are you have some preschool auditory learners in your early childhood program. (20-30% of children learn through hearing*). An auditory learner is a style in which a person learns through...
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Kicking and Screaming: Developing Positive Sensory Experiences on a Budget
Written by Rachel Taylor Monday morning, your classroom is full and no one is happy to be there. James is crying. Abby is hitting Laseka. Darius is asleep. And then there’s you. Underpaid and...
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Setting A Reward System for Kids Under 5 Years Old
Written by Varsha Asrani Instilling positive values and teaching good behavior is what almost every parent desires for their kids. Setting a reward system right from childhood is one of the most...
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The Importance of Developing Phonological Awareness Before Reading and Writing
Written by Fatima McConduit-Waheed Diaperstodoodhpatti One of the greatest human intelligences to this day is the ability to acquire language and communicate. Speaking, listening, reading, and...
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Ways to Keep Preschoolers Academically Engaged
Written by Janine Byler The pandemic has forced schools around the world to transition to online learning, leaving 1.6 billion children out of school. This sudden shift may have come as more of a shock...
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5 Friendship Games for Young Children
Encouraging young children to have healthy friendships is an important to explore. Often young children want to have friends but don’t know how to treat friends properly or understand what being a...
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5 Educational Language Activities For Preschoolers
Preschoolers are just learning the basics of communication. Whether it’s their first word, a sentence, or sign language, they are all so excited to share what they know with you! There is no better...
View ArticlePracticing Gratitude as an Early Childhood Educator
As a preschool teacher or early childhood educator, your days can be stressful. Practicing gratitude has a lot of positive effects, from improving our mental health and feeling happier…to boosting our...
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12 Book Character Hand Puppets
Young children love story time, and while puppets can serve many purposes…using them is a fun way to make books come to life for preschoolers. Here are twelve Book Character Hand Puppets that you can...
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December Bingo for Preschoolers
Did you know that December is Bingo’s Birthday Month? According to National Day Calendar, Bingo’s Birthday Month is an annual designation observed in December. The game began in Italy in 1530 as...
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Winter Time Fillers
Click to Download PDF Sometimes you may have some extra time in the day, where you may need a time filler to keep the children occupied. Time fillers can be a lifesaver to get children actively...
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Twosday Activities for 2/22/22
Practing numbers can be fun anytime, but especially 2/22/22, as it falls on a Tuesday (TWOsday). It’s a great day to incorporate the #2 in your day! Brainstorm things that come in twos (pairs)…such as...
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Sand Table Tips, Ideas and Benefits
The sand table is of the most popular areas of the classroom for young children, but it is important to remember that these areas are essential to the classroom for higher-level learning. They help...
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Preschool Police Theme Activities
Introducing young children to police officers – with a preschool police theme – can be complicated but rewarding. While many children will see police officers as friendly and helpful, other children...
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Benefits of Playgrounds to Children
Written by Debbie Woodliffe, an experienced writer currently based in the UK working for Affinity Agency. Her main goal is to help others learn and develop through well-researched and informative...
View Article12 Watermelon Books for Preschool
Watermelons can be a great topic of interest in the summer months. Did you know that July is National Watermelon Month and August 3 is National Watermelon Day? In addition to eating watermelon for...
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Ways to Collect Child Care Payments and Tuition
Running a child care program can be very rewarding in a lot of ways. However, it is a business which needs to generate income. Collecting child care payments and tuition is vital to operate a...
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Preschool Listening Activities for Fall
Listening skills are critical for language development and reading. Children learn new vocabulary and expand their sentences and grammar—all thanks to listening. Poor listening skills might result in...
View ArticleFavorite October Books for Preschoolers
October is filled with excitement with Columbus Day and Halloween. Plus it is National Pizza Month and National Popcorn Popping Month. There are plenty of opportunities to read to children, so here...
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How to Introduce Children to the Wonders of Traveling
*Collaborative Post* If you’re looking for ways to bring the world to your classroom, here are a few ideas to get you started – how to introduce children to the wonders of traveling. One great way to...
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