While last year’s farm and fall themes were very popular, not to mention all the apple and pumpkin activities, I decided to mix things up a bit and kick off our new preschool year with a desert theme. No, not desserts, (wouldn’t that be tasty), but deserts, as in the hot, dry, sandy environment. This…
What Does Math Look Like In Preschool? A Case For Play Based Mathematics Instruction
While formal mathematics instruction may not begin until children enter elementary school, mathematical concepts are developing well before that time, nearly since birth. Children use this informal math knowledge to organize and expand their play. They do this through counting, sorting, ordering, assigning, building and such. Take a look at the following scenarios: This morning…
5 Proven Tips For Teaching Correct Pencil Grasp
Getting a child to use the correct pencil grasp is something that many educators and pediatricians seem to encourage parents to worry about. Reason being is that a correct pencil grip allows children to keep the wrist steady while making the small movements needed for writing and other life skills. Follow these simple tips for…
Electrical Tape Car Track and Block City
Electrical tape car track and block city came about on a day where Dad left for work early and was not expected until late. The kids and I needed something brand new and playful to keep us all playing nicely. Having recently picked up a two-pack of electrical tape from the dollar store, I set…
Favorite Things Letter and Shape Identification Activity
Favorite things letter identification can be used as a means of reinforcing previously taught letters, or as an introduction to new letters. Begin with a magnetic board with magnetic counters. (I used round magnets with colored dot stickers on them.) On a sheet of paper, draw a large picture of something your child adores. For…
Day 5: Assigning Roles and Responsibilities
This is day five of a five post series about how to organize and run a preschool co-op. This five post series began on June 17, 2013 and will run through June 21, 2013. Please join in by subscribing to receive posts via E-mail, RSS, on Facebook, and on Pinterest. If you missed a post,…
Day 4: Determining Duration and Frequency
This is day four of a five post series about how to organize and run a preschool co-op. This five post series began on June 17, 2013 and will run through June 21, 2013. Please join in by subscribing to receive posts via E-mail, RSS, on Facebook, and on Pinterest. If you missed a post,…
Day 3: Selecting Learning Materials
This is day three of a five post series about how to organize and run a preschool co-op. This five post series began on June 17, 2013 and will run through June 21, 2013. Please join in by subscribing to receive posts via E-mail, RSS, on Facebook, and on Pinterest. If you missed a post,…
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