November is the month to give thanks, but with the gift-giving season coming up, it is important to teach kids giving thanks when they receive a present. Expressing thanks is something that a child can do from an early age. If a child can talk, they can express “thank you.” Teaching children to send a thank […]
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Looking for some ways to incorporate candy corns with preschool math activities? Try one of these candy corn math ideas with our free printables. Candy Corn Counting Cut out our Candy Corn number cards and laminate them. Have children place the number of candy corns on each card, corresponding with the number on the husk.
Prop Boxes are fun! Playing Pizza Shop is great anytime (especially during National Pizza Month – October). It is simple to put together a Pizza Shop Prop Box. Just grab a tote/container, and collect the following items. Menus, Order forms, and felt pizza can all be made very easily. Click Here for tote label that
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The Early Childhood Academy is please to offer you a free Acorn Sorting File Folder Game. This allows children to sort acorns by letter and number. Print and cut out the acorn pictures. Laminate. Print File Folder Cover and glue to front of file folder. Print File Folder inserts and glue to inside of file
Kids Books About the Olympics: With either the Winter or Summer Olympics being held every two years, young children will love learning about the sports and celebrations that each Olympics has to offer. We found a collection of some Olympics-themed books for children. These books are appropriate for children ages 2+, and they can
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Communication with children is important, especially when conveying what you want them to do or need them to do. The incredible “I” message is a very effective way to communicate with children. Introduced in the 1970’s, “I” messages are basically a way of expressing our thoughts and emotions, using a soft voice and a statement
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July 15 is Cow Appreciation Day. Here are some fun activities to incorporate into your child care program that involve cows. “Milk” Cows – Fill latex gloves with milk and tie them shu. Poke small holes in the fingers of the gloves. Hang the gloves under a small folding table or
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Having children move like animals, especially while transitioning from one activity to the next, is a great way to encourage activity and keep kids on their toes. Here are 25 ways to move like an animal to challenge children. Instead of simply having kids get in line to go outside, ask them to gallop like
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“Good job” is one of the most overused praise phrases spoken to young children. Here is a list of simple “Good job” alternatives. Keep in mind, that these are just general, simple phrases for something different. The best way to praise a child and encourage self-esteem, is to be specific as to what they did.
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Math manipulatives are great for children to use for problem-solving and understanding basic math concepts. They also encourage imaginative play and exploration. Here are some popular math manipulatives to consider. Pattern Blocks Unifix Cubes Counting Bears One Inch Cubes Attribute Blocks Geoboards Base 10 Blocks Double Sided Counters Links Dominos Dice Big Buttons™ Geometric
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