Preschool

Why would you consider using literature to teach a math lesson? Research has shown that children learn math best through language and using hands-on manipulatives that provide concrete...

Autism is a developmental disorder that causes problems with communication, social interactions and behavior. The delays in these three areas in autistic children result in special challenges for...

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Have you asked yourself; have I done enough Kindergarten preparation and Preschool curriculum to educationally prepare my child to start school? If you think...

Preschoolers with visual impairments often have extensive educational challenges. Depending on the extent of the disability, the child may deal with mobility issues, motor skill problems and...

Young children benefit from participating in activities that support the development of fine motor skills in their hands and fingers. Children should first have developed strength and dexterity in...

Daycare can be a big adjustment for a young child that has never been away from home. Children are resistant to change and becoming familiar with new surroundings, caretakers and routines might be...

Some children have a hard time with fine motor skills and as parents we need to be able to help them build up these skills to make certain tasks a little easier.

Attending daycare can be an opportunity for young children to learn both academic knowledge and proper social etiquette. Although it would be nice if every child in your daycare class were...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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.

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...

Preschool often is a child's first formal introduction to the concept of numbers, adding and subtracting. Making a child's initial contact with math a positive experience is imperative to forming...

Children are strapped into a safety belt from the time of their very first car trips. However, even though this precaution is second nature to them, they may not understand how important it is....

There are many ways parents and teachers can encourage creativity in children. Getting children involved in kids crafts activity teaches many different skills, listening, and self control, or...

Scientific experiments are available for your preschooler in the winter months, no matter what the weather is in your area. From activities as simple as making snow in your blender to more complex...

Learning Arabic vocabulary is the key to learning to speak and understand Arabic. Worksheets and formal lessons may not be the best solution for younger students. Use real life experiences and...

Starting preschool is a big step for both you and your child. You want your child's first experience at school to be a positive one. Follow these steps to make sure that your child is ready to...

Toddlers are old enough to learn about basic health and safety rules. Keeping terms simple, providing just a little information at a time, and using concrete examples and interactive play will...

Preschool games and activities should promote skills children will need once they start school. The activities should focus on basic math skills and number recognition, as well as recognition of...

This is an ehow on how to check if your daycare or preschool is child-proof. Occasionally on the news we hear of the death of a little one as a result of daycare or preschool not being child...

It is important to play games with preschoolers that have short instructions and that will keep their attention. Try playing games that are educational and fun. Games that allow children to get...

Developmentally appropriate practices help to improve a young child's development. Children who participate in such exercises tend to have less stress, be more motivated, have better work habits...

Halloween games for preschoolers should be simple and fun. You don't want to do anything scary because young kids still scare easily. You should have a mix of competitive and noncompetitive games...

Between the ages of 3 and 5, children develop the ability to compare themselves to others, and this leads to a development of positive or negative self-esteem. By the time a child enters school,...

Teaching life skills is the responsibility of parents as well as schools. The acquisition of life skills better equips children to make responsible decisions and adapt as they get older. Children...

Is your child ready for pre-k? Did you know that Kindergarten now is the same thing you learned in the 1st grade when you were a kid? School is more intense and your child needs a schedule for the...

Sequencing is a skill necessary for children of all ages. Developing this skill is fundamental to comprehending what is seen and heard. For many kids, putting ideas into the correct order can be...

Preschool is a place for learning and a place for fun. However, a child may not think of preschool as fun. As a teacher, it is up to you to decide how fun you will make your classroom. The more...

Children love to play in sand, and doing so can help them build fine motor coordination and control. Sandboxes also offer wonderful social lessons because children have to learn to share, get...

Early childhood special education teachers are trained to look beyond students' disabilities to their potential in order to make a difference in the students' lives. They work in many different...

A 4-year-old's curiosity helps him to prepare to become a kindergartner. Whether you are a stay-at-home mother trying to prepare your child for his first year of school, or a homeschooling mother...

As a certified Early Childhood teacher, with many years experience, I am often asked what are the most important features of a quality preschool. Parents should spend a considerable amount of time...

The most crucial period of speech and language development for humans happens during the first three years of life. Language skills develop best in an environment rich with sounds, sights and...

Dramatic play is a fun and imaginative way for young children to express themselves. Children are developing key social skills, and they are continuously learning new ways to express the many...

Play is central to every child's development. As infants, playful interactions--rolling a ball, holding a stuffed animal or doll, feeling puzzle pieces--are important signs of development. As...

Pre-K activities for four-year-olds provide a ripe opportunity to ready children for their academic careers. Children learn the basics of how to get along with one another, the alphabet, primary...

Reading is an essential life skill that all children must learn in order to be successful. Most normal daily activities, including cooking, driving and shopping, involve some measure of reading....

Young children express emotions in a variety of ways, sometimes with negative results. Disciplinary situations in a child-care setting present an inevitable part of the job. Prevention of negative...

Preschoolers learn through play. Games are a great way to entertain while also teaching a preschooler important academic and life skills. Free time with your child at the park, at a restaurant or...

It’s time to get your child registered for pre-k. However, you aren’t sure about how to get this done. Registering your child for pre-k is not a hard task to perform; however, the main directive...