Monthly Archives: August 2009
Make Your Own Rhythm Sticks
Rhythm sticks are a must-have for a preschool program! As long as you have enough dexterity to get your two hands to come together in the same general area (a fantastic feat for very young ones) you can play this … Continue reading
Ah-Ah-Ah-Choo! Teaching Preschoolers How NOT to Share
As teachers of young children, we’ve all been there. Dodging sneezy spit particles, heading straight for us at 100 miles per hour. Or stealthily intercepting a cracker before it goes from being coughed on to being shared with a best … Continue reading
Welcome, Children! Get Your Children Ready by Following the 5 I’s.
Making a strong, positive connection with each child is a fundamental part of preparing for a great new year. When children know first that they are loved by you, it is much easier for them to learn from you! Building … Continue reading
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Welcome, Children! Get Your Children Ready by Following the 5 I's.
Making a strong, positive connection with each child is a fundamental part of preparing for a great new year. When children know first that they are loved by you, it is much easier for them to learn from you! Building … Continue reading
Filed under Positive Guidance and Social Skills
Art in the Preschool Classroom: Finding Reality and Fantasy
One of the classes I’ve been taking this summer is “The Arts in Every Classroom” (you can view the same class here). The arts seem easily incorporated into preschool, as the children are very naturally using music, movement, and visual art … Continue reading
Meeting with the Taller Half
Before you begin a new school year, it’s always a good idea to invite the taller half of your class, the parents, for a little orientation. This gets them on board with you as co-educators of their children, and can … Continue reading
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Terrific Transitions at Preschool Arrival and Departure
Arrival and departure are two inevitable parts of the preschool day. The preschoolers will come, and eventually, they will leave. Just because these are absolutes, doesn’t mean they don’t require some planning. The children’s arrival will set the tone for their entire … Continue reading
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No More Lost Notes!
There is a reason why the US Postal Service does not employ pre-schoolers. And yet, we teachers keep trying to use their services as a reliable way to transfer papers between home and school. We rummage through the 12 pockets … Continue reading
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