Webster’s Dictionary: Self-Esteem is a realistic respect for or favorable impression of oneself; self-respect or exaggeratedly favorable impression of oneself.  It is a feeling of pride in oneself. Charles, 4…read more →

  Communicating badly can lose the attention to what children have to say and others.  You need to stop and be a better listener. Communicating badly by not having the…read more →

Difference is not the same as being difficult but you would do well to look at your own behavior and consider which side of the line it sits when thinking…read more →

  Fling Plate – Use paper plates and cut out a hole in the center of the paper plate. Have each child fling three-paper plate attempts.  It must land onto…read more →

Here are a few important reasons:            - Dancing to music and making music releases stress and energy            - Music gives…read more →

My question is “What are your strengths in dealing with children’s behaviors?”  Since you are here with your experiences, you have something special going on between you and the children. …read more →

DEFINITIONS OF LEISURE Today, the Covid-19 virus has us confined in our homes.  Because of it, so many people and children are creating new ways to get through the day…read more →

Fear of Dogs: Dogs are often loud, fast moving, and unpredictable.  Many children fear them.  Respect the child's fear of strange dogs; a child's instincts may be right.  If you…read more →

Fear of separation: Toddlers' anxiety about separation is an indication of growth.  Before the toddler turned 2, they forgot when the parent left and settled down quickly.  Now the child…read more →

For many parents, children's fears make no sense at all.  Nevertheless, to children, monsters lurking in the dark or scary noises coming from the attic are quite real.  Around the…read more →

Newborns have two fears: loud noises and falling. "Babies' brains and nerves grow rapidly in the first two years of life, but they are born with very immature nervous systems," says Dr.…read more →

Parents teach their children to be fearful and cautious of specific dangers, such as fire or crossing the road.  Anxiety can be useful, because it helps protect the child from…read more →

Praise is defined in the Webster's Dictionary (2000) as "the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation."  Praise statements indicate that an adult's preferences have been followed and often begin…read more →

Teach anything at any time. In order to think, you have to have language. The child verbalizes to us who the child knows. Teacher’s reflections are important. Speech improvement is…read more →

A young child starting preschool brings a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world.  Whether watching snails in an aquarium, blowing bubbles, using a flashlight to make shadows or…read more →

  Improves their brainpower Develops their social skills Builds their confidence Inspires their creativity Teaches their patience It’s a great form of their expressions Teaches them disciplineread more →

The story is about a little wave, bobbing along in the ocean, having a grand old time. He's enjoying the wind and the fresh air - until he notices the…read more →

1.  X Y Z   This activity is remarkable, as it teaches the beginning stages of reading left to right plus it converts a body sounds to a symbol. This…read more →

The following are music goals of what happens with children at preschool level: Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy.…read more →

These are activity ideas for toddlers from A to Z.  A toddler learns through play.  Play is a way to explore the environment and gain some kind of knowledge, whether…read more →

  Here is the most recent outlook for Bill's 2020 Workshops: Skill correlation chart This chart may be helpful in determining which CDs will be best for your needs.  …read more →

1 – I Love You  This is one of the MOST IMPORTANT THINGS you can ever say to a child, and the thing is – you cannot say it too much.  It’s just not possible.  We…read more →

Classroom environments are rich in language experiences and with the arts, fostering literacy development. Ways to support a rich expressive environment include reading and reenacting stories and poems, singing songs,…read more →

Fear of separation: Toddlers' anxiety about separation is an indication of growth. Before the toddler turned 2, they forgot when the parent left and settled down quickly. Now the child…read more →

Here are some practical benefits for listening before you speak: Slow down the pace of the conversation and allow your mind time to articulate to your mouth what you really want to say.Show respect towards the…read more →

The following are music goals of what happens with children at preschool level: Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy.  It helps the body and the mind work…read more →

Children of all ages express themselves through music.  Even young infants sway, bounce, or move their hands in response to music.  Many preschoolers make up songs and, with no self-consciousness, sing to themselves as they…read more →

Here’s what music does for our children: Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy.  It helps the body and the mind work together.  Exposing children to music during early…read more →

A young child starting preschool brings a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world.  Whether watching snails in an aquarium, blowing bubbles, using a flashlight to make shadows or experimenting…read more →

Children love to play games, imitate, participate with others, and just have a good time.  These games have the goals needed for the teacher to motivate the children to use those…read more →

1 – I Love You This is one of the MOST IMPORTANT THINGS you can ever say to a child, and the thing is – you cannot say it too much.  It’s just not possible.  We…read more →

Dictionary defines communication: “to act one upon another.” We use our communication to: share information comment ask questions express wantsand needsdevelop social relationships develop socialetiquette which is polite behavior in society Thus, communication is much more than our wants and needs.  Does our main reason for communication change…read more →

How often has this scenario played out in your classroom? You’ve planned a fantastic lesson that involves students working together and learning together. In your well-crafted plans, the students are…read more →

To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while.  ~Josh Billings Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry…read more →

Instruction:  Children sit in a circle of chairs or on the floor with the teacher.  The teacher starts the chant.  The children listen first to the chant and then add their creativity and…read more →

BEHAVIOR IS STRENGTHENED OR WEAKENED BY ITS CONSEQUENCES.   WHAT ARE CONSEQUENCES?  (CONSEQUENCES ARE THE EFFECT, RESULT, OR OUTCOME OF SOMETHING OCCURRING EARLIER).  EXAMPLE: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving.   There are 3 different…read more →