Activities for Children
Activities for Children THE GERMAN BOY Instruction: This activity is a story about a German boy who goes to school in America for the first day. When the child comes home, the son shares with his father what he had…
What if! General Thoughts About Stress! Part 1
WHAT IF What if my car won’t start? What if I’m late for my 10:00 a.m. appointment? What if I’m early? What if I spill my coffee? What if I run out of gas? What if the road’s slippery? What…
What are the Good Qualities of a Teacher?
A teacher's job is making sure children are safe, responsible for their health, development, nutrition and education. Combine those responsibilities with the ever-changing personalities of multiple infants, toddlers and preschoolers on a daily basis; teachers need a lot of positive…
Quick Games for Children
These fun games are randomly selected and created by this author from "Quick Games for Children" (BJ02) found on www.welearnbydoing.com: 1. BEANBAG BOX BOWLING: Find a variety of nine small boxes like cereal boxes or children's shoeboxes. Children can take…
Thoughts for the Teacher!
• “Me” concept. The child is part of the “me” world. • We teach beyond the child’s interest; We should teach things when it is necessary and “hits” their interests. • Children help children. • We give a lot of…
Active Learning Games
Two Active Learning Games - Active learning is a process whereby children engage in activities. These games are “active learning” ideas which provide a physical outlet and reinforce important academic and affective domain skills. 1. The Grocery Store Is Loaded…
Difference Between a Reward and a Bribe
Some teachers think that reward is the same as a bribe. It isn’t! There is a clear difference, reward is promised ‘before’ a child is asked to do something, as a way of eliciting a positive response and reinforcing the…
Two Game Ideas for the Classroom
MUFFLE WORDS Instruction: The teacher uses both hands to cover the mouth and then say a word like “hello,” “goodbye,” or “How are you?” The children hear no clues and try to guess the correct word, as they use their…
WHICH BODY WILL DO IT?
I love this story "Which Body will Do It?" It shows how easily we get trapped at being one of these people! This is the story of 4 people named everybody, somebody, anybody, and nobody. There was an important job…
Motivating Thoughts for you!
I have this feeling to share these following thoughts with you! They help me think and they have much meaning! I am hopeful they will be motivating to you in your life! - Example is not the main thing in…