There are many benefits of play in Early Childhood. Play is the primary mode through which children make sense of their world. It is essential to their development and well-being. Research has proved that when kids are doing things, they […]
Oral Language Development in Young Children
Oral language is the system through which we use spoken words to express knowledge, ideas, and feelings. It is comprised up of both receptive language (listening) and expressive language (speaking). Oral language development in young children is the development of […]
Sorting in Preschool
Sorting in Preschool Many people overlook the importance of sorting in preschool. They don’t realize the connection between sorting in preschool and developing long term math skills. Sorting is one of the first foundational math skills that children start to […]
Steve Spangler Science Club
STEM stand for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. STEM is more than just teaching these subjects, It is a new way of thinking about the integration of knowledge across all discipline areas. Success in learning requires the learner to be […]
What are the Different Types of Learning Styles?
What are the different types of learning styles you see in today’s classroom? Every student has their own unique learning styles. Learning styles refer to the way in which the student gathers, processes, comprehends and retains information. The learning styles […]
Salt Crystal Hearts for Valentine’s Day
Science and Valentine’s Day What better way to get children interested in Chemistry than to make Salt Crystal Hearts for Valentine’s Day. Children will enjoy learning about solutions, evaporation, and dissolving solids while they make salt crystal hearts for Valentine’s […]
Benefits of Introducing Science at an Early Age
As children grow, they are developing their own ideas and conclusions about their world around them. They are using their experiences to help them form ideas and conclusions. The conclusions that young children develop are not always accurate conclusions because […]
Planning your Day with Cognitivite Transitions
Chaos during transitions? Does it feel like your classroom has become a zoo? Transitions are the number one time of the day when many off task behaviors occur. Why? Transitions are one of the most overlooked part of your daily […]
The Importance of Crossing the Midline
In today’s society, there is a trend to push children for greater academic achievement. The sooner the child learns to read, the better the child will do in school. I was one of those parents. My oldest child was not able […]
How to Improve Fine Motor Skills in Young Children
How to Improve Fine Motor Skills in Young Children What are Fine Motor Skills? And how can we help improve fine motor skills in young children? There are two types of motor skills: gross motor skills and fine motor skills. […]