October 2009

Puzzles and games in the preschool classrooom

October 29, 2009

There are many kinds of puzzles and games you can include in your early childhood classroom. Puzzles and games present great opportunities for growth and development. Socially Games provide time for children to learn to take turns, talk together, and learn to follow rules. Emotionally Games and puzzles provide time for children to work through [...]

Get great preschool ideas from early childhood bloggers

October 27, 2009

There are many wonderful bloggers out there that provide great resources for preschool teachers. There are blogs with descriptions and photos of creative art projects, blogs about curriculum, blogs by favorite children’s authors, and blogs with great ideas to share with your parents. You have managed to find this blog and I want to help [...]

Preschoolers should go outside everyday

October 27, 2009

Whether the weather is cold or hot where you live, it is important for preschoolers to get outside to exercise, explore, play, and enjoy some fresh air. Outdoor play fosters positive opportunties for growth and development Cognitively: preschoolers are exposed to new words and ideas such as cold, hot, and warm; trees, leaves, flowers, and [...]

Top five professional behaviors preschool teachers should know

October 26, 2009

Let’s put a positive spin on professional behavior in early childhood education. Why worry about professional behavior? Professionalism brings about respect, trust, and credibility. Your parents, coworkers, and students will all benefit from your ability to carry yourself in a professional manner. Here are the top five professional behaviors to practice in your preschool program. [...]

Top five unprofessional behaviors preschool teachers should avoid

October 25, 2009

Preschool teachers come into contact with parents on a daily basis and professional behaviors make the difference between good teachers and exceptional teachers. This article will take a look at behaviors that should always be avoided by preschool teachers. Unprofessional behaviors Unprofessional behavior can impact the respect and welfare of children, parents, peers, co-workers, and [...]

Building a child’s vocabulary in preschool

October 24, 2009

Language and literacy are important components of any preschool classroom and building a child’s vocabulary is a key component in facilitating language and literacy. Vocabulary The word “vocabulary” in the preschool classroom does not mean reviewing a list of words on your classroom wall or flipping through a set of flash cards. Promoting vocabulary in [...]

The Words you Choose and a Child’s Self-Confidence

October 4, 2009

When speaking to your young students, you need to be aware that what you say and how you say it will impact their self-confidence. Choosing your words wisely and maintaining a constant awareness of how you are speaking to your students takes a tremendous amount of skill and commitment. Impact on self-confidence Young children need [...]