Magic Bridges - A bridge is made by two participants standing facing each other. Have six bridges spread around the room. Rest of the group moves to the music going through the raised arm bridges. When the music stops, the…
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. These sports activities not only teach children a skill, they…
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 for children. You must show children they have your…
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.…
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…
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,…
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, listening to music, creating and looking at artworks displayed and…
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 together. Exposing children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds and meanings of words.Music instruction appears to accelerate brain development…
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 play. Children in elementary school learn to sing together as a…
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 over time? Yes! Communication in the school place helps you understandeach other better and contributesto productivity…