Talking to young children about diversity and race is necessary. A baby’s brain can notice race-based differences from as young as 6 months, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and by ages 2 to 4, children can internalize racial bias. Child care educators have an important role to play in fostering young children’s […]
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Sensory tables can be a lot of fun for preschoolers; however, you can’t always use the same materials in a toddler sensory table as you would in a preschool sensory table. Common sensory table fillers like popcorn, rice, and packing peanuts are choking hazards to toddlers. So, let’s take a look at some appropriate sensory
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Talking to children about how germs spread and the importance of handwashing can be a difficult subject. We found several books about germs geared towards preschool children that can help you. 15 Books about Germs for Preschool: Try one of these fun, interactive activities to teach children about germs and how to
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Young children can have a hard time sharing… and depending on their age, they really aren’t capable of thinking much beyond themselves to understand sharing. Often we tend to think that they already know what it means to share or take turns. These sharing activities can be used to enhance the importance of sharing with others.
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Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays are a great way to engage young children. Here is a collection of Valentine’s Day songs and fingerplays that are easy to implement. Be My Valentine (Tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb) You’re a special Friend of mine Friend of mine Friend of mine You’re a special Friend of mine
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Though rewarding, working as a early childhood educator doesn’t always pay a lot. Many early childhood teachers find side jobs for extra money. Here are some common side jobs for early childhood teachers. Child-Related Side Jobs: Babysit or Nanny: Make some extra money babysitting family members or neighbors. They’ll appreciate your knowledge in early childhood
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January is National Soup Month, so it is a great month to incorporate a preschool soup theme. Here are some preschool soup activities to try: Create a graph – What Soup Do You Like Best? Write children’s names under the names of two soups. Count how many children prefer each soup. Talk about which soup
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There are a lot of things that you can do with buttons (besides wear them!). Children can use buttons for sorting, patterning, fine motor activities, art, and much more. Here are some button activities for National Button Day on November 16: Put buttons in the sensory table. Put buttons in the sand table and
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It is hard to remember that children aren’t born with a built-in sense of respect for others. Children need to be taught to be respectful. Modeling respect is one of the easiest ways to teach children to be respectful. However, here are some quick and easy ideas of how to teach respect to young children.
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Birthdays are special occasions for children of all ages. As child care providers, we should make a big deal out of the child turning a new age. Here are 5 ways to celebrate birthdays in child care, which will make the birthday child feel special. If the child’s birthday falls on a weekend or a
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