From the moment children arrive to the end-of-day song, two-way communication is crucial for developing language and literacy skills. Greeting Time: Getting to Know One Another Arrival is one of the best times for one-on-one conversations with children. Such talks help to engender a sense of belongi
November 15,2013
The Art of Thinking in Preschool Children
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”– Albert Einstein Thinking is the magic word in education today. This is as it should be … because it is the lack of curriculum integrated thinking skills activities that has produced a nation of children who can get the “right” an
November 06,2013
Childhood Development of Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills involve using the small muscles of our hands and coordinating with the rest of the body. Fine motor movements enable functions such as writing, threading beads, holding small objects, good handwriting and fastening clothing. Weaknesses in fine motor skills can affect a child