Pretend play has a strong link to social and emotional intelligence, language, inquiry and problem solving skills, creative expression, sequential thought processes, and general nurturing skills in preschool. Through pretend play, preschoolers will begin to move beyond their natural egocentric views and toward the understanding of various roles that others have in our world. This week the … [Read more...] about Pretend Play in Preschool: How to Be a Scientist!
Simple Playdough Shapes Building Challenge for Preschoolers!
Knowledge of shapes is one of the earliest educational processes that young kids are exposed to. Preschoolers use visual information about shapes to discriminate between objects and to learn about the world around them. This week the Early Childhood Education Team is offering playful learning suggestions for helping young kids learn about SHAPES. The playdough shapes building challenge … [Read more...] about Simple Playdough Shapes Building Challenge for Preschoolers!
Preschool Science: Exploring Eye Colors in Families!
If you are new here, WELCOME! Each Wednesday throughout the year, we'll share playful learning suggestions from the #TeachECE Early Childhood Team. This week's activities are centered around a FAMILY theme for young kids! Come play to learn with us as we explore eye colors in preschool! EYE COLORS IN FAMILIES: Preschool Science Explorations Background Information for Parents and … [Read more...] about Preschool Science: Exploring Eye Colors in Families!
The Dissolving Teddy Bears – Simple Preschool Science!
Every Wednesday throughout the year, the #TeachECE Early Childhood Education Team offers playful learning activity suggestions centered around a weekly theme. This week, we'll share suggestions for use with a TEDDY BEAR theme! Those cute and cuddly bears provide wonderful inspiration for learning and explorations at home or in the classroom. Purchase a box of teddy bear cookies (or make your … [Read more...] about The Dissolving Teddy Bears – Simple Preschool Science!
STEAM Explorations in Early Childhood: Tessellating Shapes!
STEAM activities engage skills from various educational disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math) to invite young kids to discover new knowledge through inquiry and solution-based learning. By combining playful investigations in Early Childhood with a STEAM Education approach to learning, young kids are challenged to use cross-disciplinary and critical thinking skills to … [Read more...] about STEAM Explorations in Early Childhood: Tessellating Shapes!
Establishing REAL RELATIONSHIPS with NUMBERS in Preschool! #TeachECE
MATH! That one word has probably caused more anxiety for students (and some adults) than any other discipline. For many parents and educators, negative experiences with numbers and math in the past may present a "personal road block" when guiding young kids to learn about numbers! The goal with preschoolers is to help them establish REAL RELATIONSHIPS with numbers to create a solid base that can … [Read more...] about Establishing REAL RELATIONSHIPS with NUMBERS in Preschool! #TeachECE
Mouse Paint: Learning About Colors in Preschool! #TeachECE
All throughout the school year, we will partner with The Early Childhood Education Team to bring you valuable playful learning activities based on a weekly theme. This week, you'll find resources to help your children learn about COLORS. Whether you teach at home, in the classroom, or in a childcare setting, we know your kids will enjoy the Mouse Paint Colors Activities for Playful … [Read more...] about Mouse Paint: Learning About Colors in Preschool! #TeachECE