Frogs are fascinating creatures, and there’s no better way to teach preschoolers about them than through hands-on frog-themed activities. Here are five fun and educational frog-themed activities that are perfect for early childhood classrooms: Frog Life Cycle Teach children about the different stages of a frog’s life cycle by creating or showing a poster or …
A treasure basket is a basket (or container of some sort) of items for infants and young toddlers to explore. They are filled with a variety of objects with the purpose to stimulate the curiosity of the young child that is interacting with them. Many Montessori programs use treasure baskets. A treasure basket is a …
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Who doesn’t love penguins?? Teaching about penguins is so much fun for preschoolers! Below we share several penguin books that are perfect for young children. Plus, Penguin Writing Prompts are a great addition to a literacy center. Journal writing in preschool can be a good way to help children develop communication skills. They can practice …
*Collaborative Post* If you have a child in grade or middle school, they will have to appear for academic tests at regular intervals, leaving them stressed and anxious. The good news for parents is that these exams are an excellent opportunity to help your child prepare for future tests. But what are some ways of …
*Collaborative Post* Disney Princesses are often seen as role models for young girls. They are strong, independent women who have overcome obstacles and achieved their dreams. While there are many positive aspects to these characters, there are also some negative ones. For instance, Disney Princesses often send the message that physical appearance is important. They …
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*Collaborative Post* There’s a lot of options if you want to get your students outside and enjoy nature! Here are just a few ideas, and we’ll leave the rest to you: Gardening Activities for Students Gardening has always been a great way to teach children about science and nature. But did you know that there …
*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 introduce your students to different cultures is to have them research a country of their choice. This can be …
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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 are some favorite October books for preschoolers: Columbus Day Books: Halloween Books: Popcorn Books: Pizza Books: October Interesting Facts: October (Oct.) is …
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 difficulty following directions and difficulty learning new words and constructing grammatically correct sentences. Preschool listening activities involve paying attention to environmental sounds, music, conversations, and stories. We’ve …
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 sustainable business. Some very common payment options that many centers use are: Venmo Facebook Pay Zelle Square Cash only! In …
