Have you ever stopped and listened to the preschool songs and nursery rhymes that your child is singing? Many of the songs will have a rhyme or a repetitive phrase that is being used over and over. Educators, authors and …[Continue]
Why is Preschool Important?
Much has been said recently about the importance of preschool education – by governments, educational organizations and of course the media. But why is it so important? Firstly, the preschool years fall into the so-called formative years. It has been …[Continue]
Basic Preschool Skills
Your child is starting school in a year or two, and you are worried that they won’t cope. Here are some of the basic skills you can teach your child to help them prepare for school. 1. Your child needs …[Continue]
Teaching Basic Skills
As a parent, you want to teach your child the basic skills they need to survive in this world. Morals, values and manners are a parent’s responsibility – not a school teacher’s. You also want your child to be ready …[Continue]
January Resources
This month’s newsletter is brought to you by the Letter C: C for Counting! Take a deep breath; the holidays are over, and we get to start all over again! The New Year is a great time to start counting …[Continue]
Sesame Street: Secretary Sebilius and Elmo Flu PSA
Secretary Sebilius and Elmo teach you how to stay healthy during the flu season. They offer tips about covering your sneezes, washing your hands often, and making plans in case your child is sick to make sure winter goes smoothly….[Continue]
Clues to Kindergarten Readiness
Even though most of kindergarten readiness is determined by the age of your child, there are certain developmental skills that they should have mastered before starting kindergarten. In addition, in order to succeed academically, there are some certain skills …[Continue]
Home Activities for Preschool Math
Doing preschool match at home is a great way to help your child get a better foundation for the math in their future. It is an excellent way for you, the parent, to get more involved, and help your child …[Continue]
Springtime Game: File Folder Games For Spring and Easter
Spring and Easter time are exciting, especially if you are a child. Warmer weather means more time outside playing, the end of the school year is in sight and the Easter bunny never disappoints. What could be better! Help your …[Continue]
Soft Chicks
Using a paper plate as the body for a baby chick, use cotton balls and glue to cover the plate. Cut out a beak from construction paper and fit it in between two cotton balls towards the center of the …[Continue]
Paper Towel Roll Bird Feeder
Put glue on the outside of paper towel roll. You can use sponges or paint brushes to evenly coat the whole tube. Lay birdseed out on the table and roll the paper towel roll over it until it is evenly …[Continue]
Rocking Ducks
Start by having your child color a paper plate yellow. Fold the plate in half, then glue on a yellow circle on the left top side by the fold. Cut out and add an orange triangle for a beak and …[Continue]
