Lesson planning in early childhood education usually follows five areas of human development that have different milestones for each developmental stage. A common framework that educators follow is called PILES…
How To Address Challenging Behavior Taught by Parents
Teaching preschool exposes you to the good, the bad and, yes I’m going to go there, the ugly. Challenging behavior is a very normal part of early childhood development and…
Teaching Diversity to Preschoolers Without the “Tourist Approach”
Because of the varied nature of the family and living situations of children today, it’s important to focus on teaching diversity to preschoolers in a way that helps them understand…
Why Preschool Small Group Activities Are So Important
Incorporating small group activities into your daily schedule is essential for teaching cooperation and teamwork skills to preschoolers. By creating multiple learning stations in your classroom, you will help to…
Preschool Cognitive Development Overview & Techniques
During preschool and kindergarten (2.5 – 6 years old), children are beginning to develop and learn new skills through play. Play encourages all the important areas of development, which include:…
Place-Based Outdoor Learning in Early Childhood Education
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode #135: We are always trying to provide our little ones with quality outdoor time, but this is usually just a small part…
The Importance of Math in the Early Years
Early math skills are being used by children throughout their activities, experiences and daily routines, whether at school or at home. For example, becoming familiar with their routines such as…
What do Children Learn from Loose Parts Play?
What are Loose Parts? Loose parts are natural objects or materials, which provide children with endless opportunities to build on their play. Loose parts offer children: Opportunities to create and…
3 Uncommon Theories of Play You Might Not Know About
In the early childhood world, there are many theories of play. In this post, we will be exploring three of these theories: Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory, Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Developmental Theory,…
The Importance of Friendship in Preschool
Preschool is the age when children start to make friends and build relationships with their peers. We know that friendship is important during the early years because this is the…