Looking at the Word “ANGER”
Story: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a stump from his yard. He decided to use a few sticks of dynamite he had stored away in his house. First he tried 6 sticks of dynamite but that…
Pointers by Experienced Teachers Working With Preschool Children
A few teachers listed the following pointers from their experiences with preschool children: 1. The first few days are the most important ones of the year. Help children to formulate two or three rules for the classroom. If the children…
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…