The benefits of dramatic play in early childhood education are really quite amazing. Some of these benefits include language development, promoting problem-solving skills, encouraging physical development, as well as creativity and imagination. What Is Dramatic Play Dramatic play is where a child pretends to be someone else. They will take on the role of that …
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Starting preschool is an exciting new adventure for both you and your child and it marks the next step in your child’s development. Here are a few tips and strategies for how to prepare your child for preschool so that it will be a seamless transition as well as a positive experience for both of …
The Benefits Of Water Play In Early Childhood– Children love playing with water. Whether it’s in the bathtub at home, at the beach, pool, or in an early childhood setting. Kids just love water play! It is a fun, soothing sensory activity that will provide them with lots of entertainment. In addition to this, the …
1. I Get To Work With Kids! Out of my whole list of six favourite things about working in early childhood education. This would have to be number one. I get to be around kids all day long and I have always loved working with kids! Even way back in the dark ages when I …
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How To Teach Your Child To Be Grateful– Teaching your child gratitude is not easy because children are by nature quite egocentric. However, impressing the importance of gratitude will benefit your child tremendously in later life. Children who are grateful will grow up to be generally happier, healthier, and more resilient. They will also be …
Reading to your child is one of the most important things you can do together. There is probably nothing sweeter than cuddling up together to enjoy a story. Reading to your child will also encourage their development in many important ways. Bonding Between Parent And Child One of the best ways to help your child’s …
There are so many amazing benefits of cooking with children. It is a fun activity and in addition, it is also a wonderful learning opportunity. At preschool, we try and have as many cooking experiences as possible and the children absolutely love it. We usually find that there is never enough space for everybody around …
Social skills for children are so incredibly important. They need these so they can grow up to be well-developed individuals who are able to communicate appropriately and form friendships and relationships. Kids can learn social skills from their parents at home or from schools, preschools, and therapists. At the preschool where I work, each and …
Preschoolers need to paint! They are drawn to this activity, they love it and the wonderful thing is that painting actually helps their brains to develop. Yes, it’s messy and requires time and effort but the benefits are just astounding. Who would have thought that such a simple fun activity could hold the key to …
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Reading to children is so important as their little minds are absorbing all the language they hear and they are developing their listening and concentration skills. My favourite part about reading to children whether it was my own when they were little or the children from preschool is the opportunity for bonding. Reading is such …
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