Category: Teaching Strategy

• Mix Up the Alphabet!

  

  Alphabetic knowledge is comprised of knowing the letter names, sounds, and physical formations of letters.  Often children are first exposed to the alphabet through the ABC song, rhymes, or books that present the alphabet in order. It’s natural to think we should start with teaching letter A. However, starting at letter A and ending at…

• What’s the Secret to Engaging Preschoolers? 4 Big Ideas

  

  Think of the thrill of a child who discovers a salamander under a rock. Picture a child who transforms and gets lost in imaginative play. Picture the sparkle, the focus, the persistence, the social interaction and the confidence that blooms. Engagement is “the amount of time children spend interacting with their environment (materials, peers and adults)…

• But I Can’t Read Yet! 3 Top Tips for Teaching Literacy

  

  Even Infants Love Books A child does not have to read words to be able to enjoy turning pages, pointing at pictures and establishing a foundation for future independent reading. Here are a few of our favorite teaching strategies for how to use books with preschoolers even if they can’t read the words! Every month…

• 5 Easy but Educational Water Play Ideas

  

  Water play invites children of all ages to investigate math and science while building important motor and problem-solving skills.  Brain researchers have documented that sensory play stimulates neurons and supports the brain to develop the synapses necessary for higher levels of cognition.  One of the simplest ways to provide sensory play is through water activities.  So, let’s get splashing!   Try…

• No More Math Anxiety

  

  How you teach math today has a big impact on how children approach solving math problems in the future.  These techniques show some new ways to build confidence when approaching math with your preschoolers: Watch it: What did you think? Leave a comment or ask a question at the bottom of this page! Transform teaching math…