Preschool

Preschoolers love the fresh air and active play that is possible on a playground. Outdoor play areas allow young kids to stretch their legs and improve their motor skills through a variety of play...

Flash cards are widely used as a learning aid, incorporating memorization and spaced repetition. This set of 26 flash cards are fun and easy to make, and suitable for gift giving. If your...

In case you are not familiar...The Letter People is a program that was used in the 70's to teach school children everywhere, all of the letters and their sounds. This is how my husband and I both...

Teaching kids about shapes is fun and easy when using basic materials and the environment around you. Using the classroom as a setting for teaching shapes to preschool students is a great way to...

A bird feeder project is an ideal hands-on activity for the pre-kindergarten classroom. The project is usually combined with a learning activity that is centered on wild birds, their habitat and...

Preschoolers seem to have nonstop energy all the time. Right before it is time to put them down for a nap, they seem even more hyper and excited than before. Interactive games are an excellent way...

Preschool children love music, whether they are reciting their favorite tune or moving along to the beat of a drum. While they may not realize the effects of music, it provides many valuable...

Setting up learning centers in a preschool class is significant. You want to integrate these learning centers into the classroom setting to develop and define skills in children. Learning...

The federal government started the Head Start program in 1964 to help poor children prepare for school by providing funding for educational, health, social and other services. Head Start...

Preschool-age children learn about the world around them through sight, touch and interaction. Using art activities to teach colors, shapes and objects is fun for both parents and children. Art is...

Teaching young children about the elements of art, specifically drawing a line, involves a few basic materials and a little creativity. With some preparation, teaching the element of drawing a...

Bilabial speech sounds are made when the lips touch together. These are among the first sounds a toddler produces. There are several ways that you can encourage a child's production of these...

It seems like daycare centers are always in the news for crimes of abuse and or neglect. This seeming trend will certainly cause cold shivers to run up a parent’s spine. Don’t’ despair entirely;...

Finger painting is a great project for preschool students. Finger paints are great for enhancing fine motor skills and teaching concepts like colors and shapes. You can purchase finger paints at...

The design and set up of a preschool classroom affects the flow and learning potential for the young students. An effective preschool classroom design encourages the kids to actively explore the...

At age 4, children are growing quickly and getting stronger. Gross motor skills, which involve large muscle movements used in walking, running and throwing a ball, continue to improve as children...

Puppets can be a fun and educational addition to a preschool classroom. Teachers and students can make and use them. Use of puppets in preschool promotes better student involvement and deeper...

The only risk for learning music in the preschool years is if the person teaching the music doesn't understand what is appropriate for preschoolers. A teacher whose expectations are too high (such...

Black History Month is February and there are many things that you can do in the preschool classroom to help educate young children. With basic materials, art activities can be created to teach...

Both private and public early childhood education programs exist in Saudi Arabia. Early childhood programs might involve calligraphy schools so that children can work on their handwriting or...

This recipe is for anyone who has children, grandchildren or works with children. I am an early childhood special education teacher and I often use playdough for many developmentally...

With so many different hues in the world, it's easy to see why young children have difficulty learning colors. Color-match games provide an interactive way to practice the names of colors. Kids...

Many of us still remember practicing fire drills either at elementary school or daycare when we were younger. The drill is still entrenched in our minds, and we remember what to do if there ever...

Psychologist Jean Piaget once said that "dramatic play permits children to fit the reality of the world into their own interests and knowledge. One of the purest forms of symbolic thought...

This recipe is for anyone who has children, grandchildren or works with children. As an early childhood teacher, I use playdough for many developmentally appropriate activities for my students,...

This series on homemade toys is about getting back to the basics. In this piece I will cover how to make a set of large blocks for a young child. Your child will have hours of fun with these and...

For anyone who teaches preschool and is in need of funds for class trips, teacher workshops, classroom supplies or other necessities, grant money is available for those involved in early childhood...

Is my child ready for kindergarten? Preparing your preschool child for kindergarten can be simple with these kindergarten activities. Teaching these activities to your child, prepares your child...

Today’s parent is faced with an array of decisions that his or her parent may not have had to tackle. After wrestling with the decision of whether to send your child to public school versus...

The increasing popularity of LeapFrog's Leapster hand-held gaming system has also increased the demand by children for batteries and chargers to keep their Leapsters playing for hours on...

Teaching toddlers about the ocean and the animals that call it home can be exciting and fun through art activities. With basic materials, these activities can be accomplished in a preschool...

Reading to your children should be a habit that you star as early as possible. A key time to read to your child is at bedtime. This is the time your child is calming down and ready to give you...

Creative curriculum lesson plans are becoming popular in American school systems. Advocates of the creative curriculum maintain that this style of teaching takes advantage of a child's natural...

For many children, preschool represents their first encounter with a formal educational system and serves as a foundation for years to come. A poor preschool experience can have lasting effects....

Preschool bug theme ideas are perfect for involvement of both boys and girls. Most children are fascinated by insects. Whether they love them, or love to hate them, most kids can't take their eyes...

If you are curious about how your child conquers learning tasks or if you want to help facilitate learning for your child in a positive manner, becoming familiar with her learning style is...

Early childhood classrooms include children from birth to age 8. Constant supervision and thoughtful, ongoing consideration of potential safety hazards are major steps in preventing injury and...

When considering preschool-teacher thank-you gifts, it truly is the thought that counts. Teachers play an important role in the lives of children. Give a gift that sincerely expresses gratitude...

Have you gotten a lot of craft projects from your child's day care teacher? Crafts are nice and usuallu cute, but where is the creativity. Follow these simpel rules for creating open ended art...

All games are learning opportunities for preschoolers. Simply taking turns and remembering what to do helps preschoolers practice self-management and thinking skills. When an academic skill is...

Dancing benefits a child's education. Through dance, children not only learn the benefits of exercising, but they also learn coordination, balance, flexibility, stamina, stability, memory and...

Many young children struggle with speech disorders or an inability to pronounce certain letters, especially the double "l" as in "yellow." Often, it may be difficult for children to produce a...

Teaching an art lesson involves some foresight and basic materials when working with early childhood education students. Using a landscape painting as a model allows students to have fun using...

There are well over 5000 Montessori schools in the US but they are not all created equal. The word Montessori is not trademarked and Montessori schools are not a franchise. In order for you to...

The U.S. Department of Labor classifies early childhood programs as education for children from birth to age 8, and notes that these professionals "make up the largest occupation in the child care...

Colors are what make our world come alive. Teaching a child their colors can be a great deal of fun. Here are a few tips to help children learn colors easier.

As a mom you can start to prepare your children for school as early as 2 years old, possibly even younger. The earlier you start working with them, the easier it will be for them to start school...

Use a water table to wrap education in entertainment for young children. Preschoolers need to be prepared for the structured education of kindergarten and first grade. Masking the lessons with the...

Getting your child dressed can sometimes be stressful. Some don't like dress time at all, and will not sit still long enough for you to change them or may even around naked. Other children love...

Day-care teachers are entrusted to provide constructive learning opportunities while organizing safe environments for their students. While maintaining appropriate certifications can qualify you...