There are so many ways to make effective lesson plans for preschool classes. The most important thing to keep in mind is that there is no right or wrong; you need to implement the type of lesson plan that works best for you, for your school community and for your parents. Every group of parents [...]
A lesson plan should consider the holistic child and the intended learning outcomes for the children in your class, both as a group and as individuals. Generally speaking, a lesson plan should address or consider: Language Creativity Social relationships Cognitive skills Physical skills Social studies Numbers Science Music Health and Safety As early childhood educators, [...]
The motor control that a child has with scissors, like all fine motor skills, develops as they grow older. Generally I find that the below progression holds true. Age Cutting Skills 2 ½ years Snip 3 years Cut forward 3 ½ years Cut straight line 4 years Cut around corners 4 ½ years Cut curved [...]
Exposing children to the written word from an early age is essential to their success in later life. As we all would remember from our childhoods, the first stage to learning the alphabet is learning it by rote. There are many different and effective ways of exposing preschool children to writing and reading skills - [...]
How to ensure your preschool teacher resume stands out (with bonus interview questions!) What is important to go on your resume to ensure you land that ideal preschool teacher job? I have a lot of experience recruiting and working with preschool teachers - good and bad - and below are my top tips for completing your preschool teacher [...]
