Young children are very aware of their surroundings and the language used to describe everyday objects and ideas. You can help enhance your toddler's awareness and recognition of letters by...
Enhance your toddler's education and creativity by creating a fun, age-appropriate play space.
So just what is going on when you watch a military movie and they say something like "alpha, bravo, zulu, uniform victor"? They are sounding out the phonetic alphabet so letters don't...
Choosing a preschool program for your child can be stressful. I have been teaching kindergarten for ten years and I know what makes for a good preschool environment. As a parent I have sent both...
Teaching children values, including that of being responsible, can begin at home with something as simple as a chore chart. Chore charts are easy to make and fun to do with your preschooler close...
Flannel boards are a wonderful and tactile way for your young child to learn shapes, colors and stories. The flannel pieces can be removed over and over again, allowing the child to manipulate her...
Learning a second language in this country is almost a requirement. They say it won't be too long before English becomes the U.S.A's second language. The best time to learn another language (or...
Preschool is a wonderful place for a child to learn the basic skills they need to begin kindergarten. With more and more schools requiring \children to be able to write their names and know the...
Puzzles aren't all fun and games, but also a way for preschoolers to further develop their intellectual skills, language skills, motor skills and social skills. They are simple to make and can be...
Personalized books can be lots of fun for preschoolers. You can use them to expand your child's vocabulary or to help with recognition of friends and relatives that live far away. Either way, your...
Play dough is a wonderful product that can have great motor implications for children. Playing is a child's way of learning in their early years and play dough can play a big part, especially when...
Reading a book to a group of children takes some skill and practice. Use a book that you have read several times and can almost read without looking. This gives you the opportunity to assess your...
Reading to your baby is such an important part of development. It can determine whether they love to read or barely do enough to get by in school when they are older. Here are some ideas to help...
Somebody somewhere recommends that you enroll your child in early childhood special education. You may not be aware that such school programs exist but the the following steps will guide you in...
The Montessori philosophy can be applied to teaching some complex concepts to young children including reading, math and geography. Basic addition is one of the easiest lessons to start with once...
Opening a preschool is more complicated than starting a traditional school. You must comply with the laws governing preschools and deal with issues that don't often arise with older students....
Teaching children nursery rhymes is a great way to get them to learn about imagination, creativity and word play. Preschoolers are curious, and by engaging them in a creative story such as "Jack...
There is no need to spend money on expensive toys. You can make toys out of stuff you have in your own house. Follow these instructions to make two toys that will occupy your child for a long time.
Graduation is a ceremony reserved for completing a program or a level of school. When preschoolers are ready for the next step and progress into Kindergarten, it is a milestone to be celebrated...
Preschoolers and families of preschoolers enjoy having a reason to get together and socialize. Plan a year-end event before school is out for the summer to allow all the children to play with each...
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