emotional development

The spirit of giving and gift box play in preschool

Stacking boxes and learning about kindness as we read Claude the Dog in preschool today.

Promoting independence at naptime in preschool

In my years of classroom experience, I have found that the more I encourage children to take care of their own property the more responsive and cooperative they become. Naptime is an example of how children can be taught to take pride in doing something well and then enjoy the results. Naptime begins in this [...]

Separation anxiety: Resources and Discussions

Dealing with Separation Anxiety before heading off to preschool or kindergarten.

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

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 [...]