Understanding The Infants and Toddlers Worlds
Today, developmentally appropriate care is rare for infants and toddlers in all settings, than it is for older children. For infants, the cornerstone of their curriculum and nurturing is the teacher and the relationship the infant establishes with their teacher.…
Cognitive and Emotional Activities
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 teacher and the relationship the infant establishes with their teacher.…
ABOUT CHILD’S RIGHT AND LEFT BRAIN – Part II
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 them with an invaluable tool that enables them to lead…
ABOUT CHILD’S RIGHT AND LEFT BRAIN – Part 1
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, we all have moments when we would like to…
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 - Music makes learning fun - Learning music teaches…
I’m different, He’s Difficult, They are Impossible!
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 about handling a relationship you find problematic. Is the object…
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…