Kinderpillar Blog – Page 11

December 27,2013

Techniques for Using Art in Science Drawing, Charting and Graphing

By Arvinder Kaur
literacy / Multiple Intelligence / science / Uncategorized
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There are a many different ways to help children translate what they have learned about a science concept into abstract and artistic representation. This is an important skill because it not only allows children to apply what they have learned (and to demonstrate their understanding) but it also inv

November 26,2013

Talking and Listening to Children in the Classroom- Guided by Ellen Booth Church

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

By Arvinder Kaur
literacy / parenting / Questioning / Thinking / Uncategorized
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“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�

October 16,2013

Scaffolding: How to Help Your Child Problem-Solve

By Arvinder Kaur
Child's wellbeing / parenting / Thinking
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“To know how to suggest is the great art of teaching.” —Henri Frédéric Amiel As parents, it is difficult to see our children struggle. Whether our child is having trouble tying his shoes or having difficulty with his homework, we want to jump in and help our child solve his problems. W

September 17,2013

Classroom Environment – Science Area

By Arvinder Kaur
Classroom Management / Kinderpillar / parenting / science
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sceince in preschool, science area

Children are curious. They like to observe the things around and like to explore them. All that makes every child unique in his/her comments about nature, people, him/herself you, as a parent or a teacher must have heard many a times like “Why do girls have to buy all pink stuff and the boys have

September 05,2013

The Importance of Music and Movement for Young Children By Ellen Booth Church

By Arvinder Kaur
Child's wellbeing / Kinderpillar / music / parenting
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Let us teach little children to breathe, to vibrate, to feel and to become one with the general harmony and movement of nature. Let us first produce a beautiful human being, a singing and dancing child.” –Isadora Duncan Brain development is a prominent topic in Early Childhood. Much of what ea

August 30,2013

How to Build Self-Esteem in Children

Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself: who you are, how you act, how you look, etc. If a person does not think very highly of himself and has little self-respect, he has low self-esteem. The concept of self-esteem is important for the well-being of your child for happiness in life. Althou

August 13,2013

The Benefits of Preschool

Deciding whether or not to send their children to preschool is a huge decision for parents. Many thoughts go through parents’ heads: Is it too early to send my child to school? Will my child be safe? What if my child does not enjoy it? There is consistent evidence that children who have part

August 07,2013

Setting Up Basic Learning Centres for Preschool – Part 2

By Arvinder Kaur
Classroom Management / exploration time / literacy / Multiple Intelligence / music / parenting / school readiness / science / Thinking / Uncategorized
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(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. *