What should you look for in a preschool book? Books are the single most important aid for teachers, as well as parents, in guiding a child’s learning. In my experience, there are ten main benefits of reading books with children. These are to enhance children’s: Listening Concentration Expressive and receptive language Articulation Literacy skills Recognition [...]
The preschool newsletter has always been, and remains, the most efficient way to inform your parents and the community about what’s happening in your preschool and the important aspects they need to know. Content will differ at various times of the year. One of the most important roles of the newsletter is to ensure parents [...]
Music is a fun, relaxing way of expressing our feelings and should be a part of children’s everyday life. Music experiences in preschool can be used to: Develop children’s appreciation of music by exposing them to a wide variety of music Develop listening skills and auditory awareness Movement to music gives the children a chance [...]
When equipping your classroom with basic furniture (for example, tables and chairs) there are a few important factors to consider: Sturdiness Children have a way of testing the strength of classroom furniture, especially chairs. Your preschool classroom requires sturdy and stable furniture to avoid frequent replacement - but more importantly, to avoid the risk of [...]
I love playing board games with my preschool children. It’s a great activity that can be played with educators or small groups of children can play them independently. I also encourage parents to actively play board games with their children at home for the learning and benefits they provide. It’s so much fun too! Generally, [...]
