August 07,2013

Setting Up Basic Learning Centres for Preschool – Part 2

(Guided By Prof. Ellen Booth Church)    TECHNOLOGY CENTRE   A place to explore and express with different forms of media… from the computer to musical recordings and instruments. Be sure that the amount of time that children spend with technology is much shorter than hands-on active play.  *
August 07,2013

Setting Up Basic Learning Centres for Preschool – Part 1

(Guided By Prof. Ellen Booth Church) MATH-MANIPULATIVE CENTRE Your Math Centre is the place where children discover how math is much more than learning to count. And perhaps more importantly, they find out that math is actually useful and FUN! Too many children develop an early case of “math anxi
May 28,2013

“Time-out” -To Address the Challenging Behaviour of Preschool Children

One of the most effective forms of discipline in reducing challenging behaviour in young children is “Time-out”. This term is taken from “time out from positive reinforcement”. It works on a simple strategy of selectively ignoring the disruptive behaviour. In this process, children are remov
May 13,2013

A Comprehensive, Positive Approach to Behavior Support for Preschool Children

There are various challenging social behaviours that may benefit from time-out, such as, aggression towards peers and adults,non-compliance and destructive behaviour. A comprehensive and positive approach should include the following-  1. Building Positive RelationshipsA warm and caring relationsh