Early Childhood Education

Technology tools and interactive media can help children build essential skills and learning to prepare them for future success. Early childhood educators should use technology carefully to foster children's learning and development. Technology tools and interactive media should not replace opportunities for children to develop the critical relationships that underpin all learning. They should be used sparingly, with specific learning goals in mind, and must be integrated into the curriculum. Interactive Learning Materials Incorporating technology in children's learning materials is critical to ensure students have an engaging experience while gaining knowledge. It also offers teachers a more flexible approach to teaching and allows them to adapt the material for a wide range o...

Working from home can be a great business opportunity especially for full-time moms taking care of their children at home. Starting a daycare center is a great way to combine your passion for kids while at the same time making some lucrative business for your family as well. A daycare center allows you to earn some income while staying at home and being able to take good care of your kids. But before you can even open and start operating your daycare business venture, there are some things you need to consider first. Licensing your Daycare Center Acquiring a license for your daycare is one of the most important things that you need to secure first. This can help boost client confidence in you making your daycare business even more profitable. Also, by acquiring a license you can take...

It's only ten am and your five year old is beating up his three year old brother. Again! Both children have been in time out twice, have had several lectures, and worst of all, this fight is over that ball bat that you took away from them yesterday. You told them they could get it back when they behaved themselves and would share. Well, they woke up pretty calm and co-operative but that was three hours ago. They shared the bat for about two minutes and started fighting. You are wondering how to get through this day without taking another Tylenol. Why do children fight? And why don't strategies like taking the toy away or time out or lectures ultimately work? There are many reasons why young children resort to battle. The young child lives in a world of "me, me, me." Everything is ...

Few days back, my sister came to my place along with my niece, who was hardly 3 years old. We spent some quality time together and the intellect of the toddler left me completely flabbergasted. To be frank, I misjudged her words and cleverness and thought she was a bit too matured for her age. However, I was wrong; her aptitude and brainpower was strong enough to challenge the smartness of any adult. Her answers were absolutely prompt and clear, yet she had innocence in her way of conversation. I was so astonished that I couldn't help but ask my sister the reason behind it. Was it a miracle or just an in-born talent? She said that the credit goes to her preschool teachers, who gave her the best guidance possible. Since my son was also nearing the same age and we're planning to admit him in...

Kids parties are most popular in the kindergarten grade. It almost seems to be used as an announcement to the world. "I have arrived at big school, and you are my new friends". But kids parties unlike an adults party relies heavily on an agenda carefully planned. While you may be able to tell a group of adults to wait while you rummage for the forgotten matches to light the candles, at a kids party, this can set the scene for chaos. While organisation is vital with every minute needing to be well thought through, this is by no means the only safe guard to the successful kids party. There are many simple strategies you can put into place to ensure a smooth running. Next time planning, consider the following. 1. Time. Is it school holidays or the day before or after a public holiday wh...

All of the teachers at Montessori schools enjoy working in the garden and understand the need for children to work and play in nature. One of the childhood development classes Montessori schools offer is gardening! Children participate in planting the gardens, weed picking, watering from the rain barrels, and learning the various techniques of composting. Children learn about nature while interacting and working in it personally. The goals of the gardening program for Montessori schools are to inspire children to develop a healthy relationship with not only one another, but also with the environment. Working in the garden will work to vitalize their minds and bodies through physical activity, it will expose them to the wonders of nature, and it will provide opportunities for creative an...