I thought I’d share one of my learning experiences through dramatic play. This could also be used as an activity to support a cooking experience. What we did in this instance was set up a restaurant in our classroom. This helps to foster a social area where the children can practice their social skills (e.g. [...]
Why do preschool children need to learn shapes? You may not think about this often, but shapes form a fundamental part of our lives, as the basis for a lot of what we understand about the world. Shapes are essential elements of art, architecture, engineering, physics, chemistry, programming, even sports. Without a deep understanding of [...]
Getting ready for the new preschool year, or need to equip your classroom with furniture and resources for the first time? This is the ultimate guide to setting up a preschool classroom. Here is my guide to getting ready without pulling all your hair out! I’ve prepared my classroom at the start of every year [...]
In my 35 years as an early childhood educator, I’ve developed an intrinsic understanding of how children can most benefit from the preschool environment and distilled a lot of tactics for making the days run more smoothly and ensuring the children get the most out of their time with me. To this end, there are [...]
Being a casual teacher can be difficult, as you don’t always know the dynamics and relationships that are at play when you come into a new learning environment. I’ve written extensively on strategies for bonding with your class, but as a casual teacher this can all be undermined if you don’t know the names of [...]
