4 “Marvelous Movement” Game Ideas
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 a leg of an upside down chair. Most points win.…
WHY SHOULD YOU BE SPENDING TIME HELPING CHILDREN DISCOVER MUSIC?
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 …
“What are your strengths in dealing with children’s behaviors?”
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. You have your successes and what are they? Some strengths…
Leisure-Time and Its Components
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 in their homes and then sharing it with others. So,…
Fear and Anxiety in Children-Part 5-Fear of Dogs, Loud Noises and the Dark
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 wish to introduce a child to a friendly dog, first…
Fear and Anxiety in Children-Part 4-Fear of Separation and Baths
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 worries about and puzzles over the parent's departure. Parents should…
Fear and Anxiety in Children – Toddler’s Fears – Part 3
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 child's second birthday, he or she may become frightened by…
Fear and Anxiety in Children-Part 2 -“Common Fears for Babies”
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. Brown. One of the first fears demonstrated by infants between…
Fear and Anxiety in Children-Part 1
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 harm. However, children can be fearful of situations or objects…
The Importance of Pre-School Science
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 with objects to see what sinks or floats, the…