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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 writing allow us to communicate, deliver messages and information, express our thoughts with the world, learn, acquire knowledge and figure life out. Wow! That’s a lot of responsibility …

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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 effective methods to get them to do what you (as a parent) want. The key to success here is to come up with …

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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 overworked. But you love your kiddos. How can you turn this around? In early childhood, we are sensory beings. Each sensation brings …

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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 listening. An auditory learner depends on hearing and speaking as a main way of learning. Auditory learners must be able to hear what is …

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National Crayon Day Activities for Children

National Crayon Day is March 31. Of course, crayon activities are great for ANY day in early childhood. Here are some crayon day activities to try out: Make fun Crayon Shapes using silicone ice cube trays as crayon molds. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Peel the paper off the crayons and cut or break into …

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Individual Sensory Bins for Spring

Sensory play is such a huge part learning for preschoolers and young children! Smaller-sized individual sensory bins are great options for helping kids calm down, giving kids something to do during transitions or after nap time, and stopping the spread of germs. A lot of the items can be found at dollar stores or in …

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Teaching Math with Candy

Written by Janine Byler Sweets have often been used as motivators for kids. They’re given to kids as rewards for doing something good or behaving positively. They’re great for instant gratification, and kids love them! It sounds appealing, sure, but they may not be a good practice in the long run. Using candies as …

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12 Science Books for Preschoolers

Science is all around us, and children naturally want to understand the world around them. Providing books, especially in the science area, is a good way for children to gain basic science knowledge. Here is a collection of general science books that are appropriate for preschoolers. 12 Science Books for Preschoolers: …

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7 Kids Homemade Bird Feeders Using Fruit

Creating bird feeders can be a lot of fun for kids. Rather than using the standby pinecone or toilet paper tube bird feeder, these homemade bird feeders all use pieces of fruit. Birds are interesting to watch and fun to learn about. Invite birds into your playground or around your center/home with homemade bird feeders, …

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Early Childhood Podcasts for Early Childhood Educators

Podcasts are more popular than ever. They allow you to learn a wealth of knowledge by listening when you are driving, at the gym, doing household chores, or in an early childhood educator’s case – during naptime. Early childhood podcasts gives you the chance to learn about early childhood topics without having to set …

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