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, ideas, words and actions, and those of others. …
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 coins one at a time in the bucket. Have the…
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…
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." Infants and toddlers (children under the age of 3) may…
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 positive or negative “tone” to children. Most of us would…
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 years old had built-up self-doubt in himself because he felt…
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…
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 …
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…
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…