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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
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, …
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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Written Jonathan Rosenfled from Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers Nobody is more aware of and in tune with the needs of a child than his or her parents, but there come times when it is necessary to trust others with their care. Day care services allow parents to work and take care of their personal commitments …
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Popcorn is a popular preschool theme in October and November. October is National Popcorn Popping Month and popcorn is a popular Thanksgiving treat for November. Here are some fine motor popcorn activities that you can incorporate in your learning environment. Fine Motor Popcorn Activities for Young Children Popcorn Letter Practice This …
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Music and movement plays an important role in a child’s development and has many benefits. Early childhood music and movement activities allow childre to have fun, be creative, and burn off some energy. When children participate in early childhood music and movement activities in a group, they also develop and enhance their social skills. …
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