Everybody Wins! A Fresh Take on Preschool Games

One day on the way home from preschool my daughter declared, “I hate musical chairs!” I was surprised at the force behind her statement, but not so surprised by her feelings.
My daughter is not exactly a speedy child. She moves at her own pace and in her own good time in spite all of my [...]

Throw Out the Crafts! New Ways to Show the Value of Your Toddler Program

Many toddler teachers feel pressure to do craft projects with their children. I’m not talking about “exploring with crayons” or “experimenting with paint”. I’m talking about crafts that are supposed to look like something in particular like a jack-o-lantern or a classic holiday turkey. Projects where the teacher is doing most of the work, often [...]

Explore the Active Side of Math

For many parents and early childhood educators, math is a scary subject. We have flash backs to worksheets, complicated word problems and lots of math-fact drills. But there is another way to explore math. All we have to do is open our eyes to the math that surrounds us and our children every day.
Math is [...]

The Benefits of Chores for Children

Whether at home or at school, preschool children benefit from chores or helpful jobs. Of course, the chores need to be age appropriate, and some adult guidance may be necessary in the beginning, but the rewards for creating well thought-out chores for your children are great, including:

increased sense of responsibility
increased self-esteem
enhanced sense of community
skill development [...]

Cooking with Toddlers Encourages Sensory Learning

Our senses are the root of all discovering and learning. Toddlers love to actively explore through their senses. It is how they test their learning tools. There is no better way to put the senses to work than through cooking!
When you cook with toddlers, not only to they get to try out ALL of their [...]