Recognition can take numerous forms – a word of praise, an embrace, thumbs up sign, and at times a tangible reward.  But every bit is important to reinforcing the speed…read more →

Today, developmentally appropriate care is rarer for infants and toddlers in all settings, than it is for older children.  For infants, the cornerstone of their curriculum and nurturing is the…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 time…read more →

 Ice-breakers are valuable sessions for beginning training children to Raising awareness about social interactions. Doing simple games with social interaction goals like using balloons or musical chairs in creative ways…read more →

Sports activities are usually a large part of leisure time for children.  Typically, children join a sports team that interests them, like soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, or gymnastics. …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 →

Take time out and review Part II and then proceed to these ideas and activities: JOINING THE RIGHT AND LEFT BRAIN (AGES 4 TO 10) Provide the child with finger…read more →

Reviewing!  Like all human beings, children are ruled by their emotional right brain and their logical left brain.  Helping children to understand and integrate both sides of their brain equips…read more →

Author and humorist Erma Bombeck once wrote, "When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen.  When they're finished, I climb out."   As parents and…read more →

Here are some powerful benefits: The child hears two essential messages: You are cared about and noticed in this room and emotions are not dangerous things - you can have…read more →

*Childrens appear to be born with an innate understanding of basic laws of mathematics and science. Mathematics is everywhere! Game #1- Wear It Counts Game Several ways to do this: Teacher…read more →

Instruction:  Go through the chant once.  Ask what words are repeated over and over again.  Do the chant again and every time the children hear, “loose tooth,” the children clap…read more →

   1. What Is It? The teacher asks the children to close their eyes.  The teacher makes familiar sounds and asks the children to identify each.  Examples:  crushing of paper,…read more →

Children begin to understand how symbols and pattern systems work: use symbols in play to represent and make meaning. begin to make connections between, and see patterns in, their feelings,…read more →

LISTEN AND COUNT FOR COIN DROPS This is an activity to engage children to practice their listening and counting skills. Have a tin bucket and a few coins. Drop the…read more →

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

In today’s world, being a teacher is an incredible challenge.   Beyond the day of teaching, you as teachers are faced with students with behavioral or family issues, learning disabilities, and…read more →

It has been said that one picture is worth a thousand words.  And every time we talk, "our non-verbal clues are giving a clear picture of what we’re really thinking."…read more →

What we say to people and children and how we say it can have a tremendous effect on behavior! One thing should be clear that our interactions could have a…read more →

Many interesting observations have been made about classroom behavior and sometimes seeing that you the teacher and your behavior often contribute to a climate that could foster and create discipline…read more →

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 help, it's easier for…read more →

Help children tell their stories.  Protective as we may be, children will all experience at least mildly traumatic events.  Mean teachers who ridiculed them, like scary moments when they got lost…read more →

Author and humorist Erma Bombeck once wrote, "When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen.  When they're finished, I climb out."  As parents and teachers,…read more →

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 →