Preschool (Education)
Test Prep for Preschool -
- Walter RhettIf the current national political litmus test is the healthcare vote, then the most important national social marker for the future success or failure of the emerging generation is the preschool application. The current generation of five-year olds are not yet touched by daily macro-economic... Submitted 1 year 311 days ago.
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- Walter RhettTest prep for pre-schoolers in New York City costs $145 an hour! Four year olds whose parents want to enroll them in the city's public gifted pre-K program must score above the 90 percentile cut-off, and well-to-do parents are sparing no expense to prep their children to focus on a stranger's... Submitted 1 year 179 days ago.
St. Patrick's Day Activities For the Centers In Your Classroom - Stephany Springer
It is fun to add holiday art to the classroom lesson plans, but what about those other centers in your classroom? How can you teach St. Patrick's Day in those other centers. Here are a few activities for the entire classroom. Sensory Table I love this table because it can add so much... Submitted 1 year 336 days ago.
The luck of the Irish is right around the corner with St. Patrick's Day fast approaching. Kids love learning about St. Patrick's Day because they are surrounded by it in the stores and community. Here are a few art activities to use in the classroom.Art is always my favorite! Shamrocks-Of... Submitted 1 year 336 days ago.
Art Activities To Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday In the Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
March 2nd is one of my favorite days of the year. It is the day we celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday. Like everyone else in the free world, I grew up reading and listening to Dr. Seuss. When my first child was born, we hand painted his nursery to represent Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss's birthday is a week... Submitted 1 year 349 days ago.
Go Texan: Games To Play In The Preschool Classroom For Rodeo Week - Stephany Springer
As part of an ongoing series on the Rodeo theme in the preschool classroom, this article addresses games for the kids. Rodeo week is full of excitement and fun for preschoolers. Why not hold your own Rodeo for a fun day of activities that keep the kids moving. Here are a few suggestions... Submitted 1 year 350 days ago.
Go Texan Day: Rodeo Arts and Crafts For The Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
Texas is a state full of rich history and tradition. When it comes Rodeo time, there is no greater joy then teaching preschoolers about that history and tradition. There is so many activities out there to teach rodeo. This article will only deal with arts and crafts for teaching the Texas... Submitted 1 year 353 days ago.
Garden Themed Activities For The Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
Spring is right around the corner so now is the time to introduce the wonderful season to preschoolers. This theme is exciting for young ones as they really get to dig in to the centers and experience the joy of getting messy. This is one of my favorite themes to do in the classroom. Here are... Submitted 1 year 356 days ago.
Rodeo Songs/Fingerplays For The Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
Yee-Haw! It is that time again! Rodeo is my favorite theme in the preschool classroom. It has it all! Fun dress-up, farm animals and fun snacks that are sure to delight. Perhaps the most exciting is the unlimited amount of songs,fingerplays and activities for the kids. Here are a few that we... Submitted 2 years 5 days ago.
Winter Olympic Activities For The Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
The Winter Olympics are fast approaching and soon will take main stage as athletes represent their countries in the quest for the Gold. Why not bring the fun and excitement of the Olympics into your preschool classroom. Here are some activities to get your creative juices flowing. Art ... Submitted 2 years 16 days ago.
Who is sick of making hearts out of doilies? I think one more year of doing a craft with doilies will have me organizing a protest on the streets. I love taking a break from the normal routine to celebrate Valentine's Day in the classroom. But seriously, there has to be better activities and... Submitted 2 years 21 days ago.
Martin Luther King Jr. Activities For Preschoolers - Stephany Springer
Martin Luther King Day is fast approaching and it gives an opportunity to emphasize the freedoms and peace of the man in the preschool classroom. Here are some activities to teach about love, equality and peace in the preschool classroom and remember the great man that once lived. Story... Submitted 2 years 30 days ago.
Teaching The Theme of Snow To The Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
What kid doesn't like snow? What adult doesn't like snow? This theme allows you the teacher to transform into a kid and really spend some time playing with the kids. Don't worry-the kids will still learn a lot about the winter season! Here are some snow-rific ideas to add to your centers in... Submitted 2 years 34 days ago.
Gingerbread Activities For Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
Gingerbread is such a fun theme for Christmas in the preschool classroom. The smell alone can delight any preschooler. It is fun to take a day or two to celebrate the theme of gingerbread to really get their senses going. Here are a few activities for a center-driven preschool classroom using... Submitted 2 years 63 days ago.
Six Early Literacy Skills Your Preschooler Needs To Know Before Kindergarten - Stephany Springer
Preschoolers are like sponges so it is imperative that they develop these literacy skills to prepare them for a lifetime of learning at the top of the class. Early literacy is about helping your child get ready to read. Experts say there are six early literacy skills that every preschooler should... Submitted 2 years 110 days ago.
Camping Activities For Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
Fall is a great time to explore camping in the preschool classroom. Many parents camp in the fall because of the cooler weather and crunchy leaves. Camping is a theme that can reach preschoolers on all their sensual levels. The smell of the outdoors, the crunchy sound of the leaves, the sight... Submitted 2 years 119 days ago.
Preschool Activities For Fire Prevention Week - Stephany Springer
October 5-9 is Fire Prevention Week across the nation. Preschool is a great time to celebrate and bring that knowledge into the classroom. Discussing Fire Prevention throughout the classroom can offer fun educational experiences for preschoolers. Here are some activities for centers in your... Submitted 2 years 127 days ago.
Columbus Day Activities For Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
Columbus Day is fast approaching and preschoolers will love exploring and learning about Christopher Columbus. Preschoolers love adventure and bringing the holiday into the classroom will benefit the kids greatly by exposing them to the history as well as exposing them to the various lessons... Submitted 2 years 146 days ago.
First Day of Fall Activities For Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
The first day of fall is Sept. 22. It is essential for preschoolers to know that different seasons exist so celebrating this day in your classroom is not an option. It must be done. Fall is my favorite time of year in the class. I always bring up a pumpkin spice candle from home to set the mood.... Submitted 2 years 153 days ago.
Open House Activities For The Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
Parents love coming to the preschool classroom to find out what their child does all day. Open Houses on the preschool level can be done several different ways. It is important that parents leave knowing that their child during the day is safe, has fun and learns. Open house is a great time to... Submitted 2 years 163 days ago.
First Day Lessons For Preschool Classroom - Stephany Springer
It is the first day of preschool for many kids and the last thing you want to do is turn a kid to hating school from the very first day! First impressions are essential and kids have a knack of figuring out real quick if this school thing is going to be something fun or not. Kids naturally... Submitted 2 years 167 days ago.
Tips To Practicing Reading Aloud With Your Child - Stephany Springer
Kids are starting to prepare for back to school this month. As you stock up on school supplies, go back to routines and prepare for the fall, don't forget to prepare your child intellectually. One easy way to get them ready for school is reading aloud. Reading out loud is a necessary skill that... Submitted 2 years 188 days ago.
Summer is starting to get hot, so why not step it up to capture the kids attention with a unit on space! Kids love pretending to be astronauts and learning about celestial occurrences. Get ready to shuttle through space with some very eager preschoolers. Here are some activities to make the week... Submitted 2 years 211 days ago.
Preschool Activities: Exercising Through Art - Stephany Springer
Exercise is big topic around classrooms with headlines across the net screaming about childhood obesity on the rise. Why not bring some exercise activities into your art center for some healthy fun. Here are a few activity suggestions. Jumping Jack Painting Collect empty Pringle containers. You... Submitted 2 years 214 days ago.
Summer Preschool Themes: Sports Week - Stephany Springer
Preschoolers love being active during the summer and having a Sports Week allows them to do just that. This theme can be done multiple ways such as highlighting a different sport each day or representing all the sports in the classroom. Here are a few activities to get your creative juices... Submitted 2 years 225 days ago.
