2017-11-09 15:16
Teaching honesty, sense of responsibility, patience and other behavioral skills to the young learners is equally important as their formal education. These skills help the young learners to… Read More
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Classroom assessment is an approach designed to help teachers to find out what children are learning in the classroom and how properly they are learning.
2017-11-08 13:07
Basic understanding of numbers and counting is an essential skill for the young learners to gain, but their short attention span easily gets them distracted. This encourages the need for an… Read More
2017-10-27 05:29
Am I teaching my children properly? Are they getting the knowledge they need? Am I doing enough? Are my worksheets effective? Is my conduct appropriate? Will they benefit from my lessons? &n&hell…Read More
2017-10-26 08:00
Be it the ready-set-go activity on the race track or the measure of time game for young learners, all such activities need a basic understanding of numbers and counting. There are a number o… Read More
2017-10-25 07:15
Winter is a time when there is Christmas cheer in the air, the weather is invigorating and children are often forced indoors. This is a time that the preschool can use to teach the young chi… Read More
2017-10-24 12:48
The most important aspect of good classroom behavior is ‘MANAGEMENT’. In the absence of a good behavior management plan, your preschool classroom will spiral out of control and y… Read More
2017-10-23 13:55
The minute your child turns two, you start worrying about sending him or her to the best play school franchise or the best preschools, however, just because a child has reached the preschool… Read More
2017-10-18 14:22
There are many activities that can be done with early learners related to name recognition, name spellings and syncing it with rhymes and alliterations and so much more. The child’s id… Read More
2017-10-17 10:55
Early learners find science investigations enjoyable and engaging, therefore, as early educators we must make a point of doing more fun science experiments throughout the year. To get you go… Read More
2017-10-13 09:34
Accreditation is the stamp of quality that a preschool acquires after the school has undergone a major evaluation. The evaluation is not only on the parameters of education quality but also… Read More
2017-10-12 13:40
Math is fun and challenging for some preschoolers who have a natural aptitude for the subject. Others look at the subject with a little fear and a lot of reservations. The problem is the att… Read More
2017-10-11 13:46
‘Play’ is the best way to teach your toddler the concept of shapes and colors. The child grasps concepts through play activities and retention is stronger if the activity-based l… Read More
2017-10-10 13:33
Young learners today have almost forgotten the art of letter writing and the concept of pen pals. But it is one of the greatest learning adventures that a young learner can experience. The t… Read More
2017-10-09 09:29
Preschool forms the foundation of a child’s academic success says a famous educator and he is absolutely right. The preschool years are the years when the child forms habits, learns di… Read More
2017-10-06 09:15
Preschool is an important time to form the basic reading and writing skills of a child. The foundation to lifelong language skills is laid at this stage. It is very important to be vigilant… Read More
2017-10-05 08:29
Children love colors and are very creative. Using handprints is becoming increasingly popular in preschools to make interesting projects in arts and craft. The school can use these as hangin… Read More
2017-10-04 14:56
Preschools are the foundation of a child’s life. Personality traits are developed in this period of schooling, and so are the basic habits that are so important in future academic as w… Read More
2017-09-28 13:34
Preschool is a time of rapid growth for children. They are at the age of 2 to 5 years and their language skills are developing at an explosive rate. The young preschooler has a limited vocab… Read More
2017-09-27 06:09
A child who is engaged and interested is the one who learns the most effectively. The primary quest of all teachers especially in pre-primary and primary classes is to garner the child&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-09-26 14:33
It is easy to lose control of a class of preschoolers who are excitable and have a small attention span. It definitely does not help when the teacher gets excited or tries to intimidate the… Read More
2017-09-25 09:37
Dialogic reading is the smart and modern way that preschools are introducing reading to the children. The process works very efficiently. The children are engaged and interested and that wor… Read More
2017-09-21 14:51
As a preschool teacher, I see how parents strive to become a part of their children’s preschool activities. Being a mother, I know how I always wanted to be a part of my child’s… Read More
2017-09-20 14:31
China has made great strides in the imparting of Preschool education. There is a big emphasis on preschool learning as China is aware that the readiness to learn more efficiently in primary… Read More
2017-09-19 14:36
Trying to standardize the education delivery system at our preschool was a big challenge. New challenges cropped up every time. We were like any other preschool and had no Unique Selling Fea… Read More
2017-09-18 15:14
Singapore is one of the most progressive countries in the world. It is a pre-requisite that they are very mindful that the building blocks of the future-the preschoolers are well prepared. T… Read More
2017-09-14 14:47
Preschool learning acts as an essential stepping stone in the child’s growth. It’s crucial for teachers and parents to ensure that the children learn at every step of the way. Ch… Read More
2017-09-13 12:56
The transition from playschool to preschool is overwhelming, not only for children but also for the parents. Like every other parent, my friend Anna was worried, trying to prepare her daught… Read More
2017-08-31 08:27
We come from different walks of life, with each one of us having their own culture, religion, ethnicity and tradition. Irrespective of where we are from or where we were brought up, we tend… Read More
2017-08-29 15:30
The genesis of Preschool Education originates from Europe, but did you know that Germany, doesn’t have kindergarten as part of its public education system? Last summer, my husband&rsqu&hell…Read More
2017-08-28 06:19
The biggest problem that many preschool educators and parents face is getting preschoolers to listen. Getting young children to listen can be tough, and it’s crucial for educators and… Read More
2017-08-11 14:39
Before young learners enter preschool they must possess certain rudimentary skills that would allow them to handle everyday tasks and take care of themselves. These adaptive (or self-care) s… Read More
2017-08-10 14:36
Early learners in China start learning math at a very young age. The classrooms are equipped with concrete material for teaching math. The purpose of math education in China is to develop pr… Read More
2017-08-09 14:30
In this time and age when technology touches almost all aspects of our lives, it becomes important for early educators to ensure that learners discover how to effectively use technology. Int… Read More
2017-08-08 14:06
Think of preschoolers, these young learners have been smelling, tasting, hearing, seeing, and feeling all their lives! They have been receiving and utilizing sensory inputs from the be… Read More
2017-08-04 14:50
Teaching a playful toddler is no child’s play (pun intended!); even making them sit at one place to focus on a lesson is a big struggle in itself. Most teachers as well as parents can… Read More
2017-08-03 15:39
A castle for Rapunzel, a racetrack for Roary the Racing Car, a fort for Mickey and his friends – the options are infinite when block play is combined with the creative imagination of a… Read More
2017-08-02 14:36
When the alarm goes off at 5 in the morning, I find myself struggling to open my eyes; my legs would deny leaving my cozy bed. Suddenly like a spark I begin functioning with the mere thought… Read More
2017-08-01 14:36
The primary job of all preschool teachers is to keep the child engaged and interested. Children love color and are naturally creative and imaginative. The focus should be on enhancing these… Read More
2017-07-31 14:38
Science is generally perceived as a complex and difficult subject and not associated with early learners. But, modern educators have brought the basic concepts of science to preschool childr… Read More
2017-07-28 10:57
In today’s modern lives we are always surrounded with technology. From communication, to entertainment, to information, and even transportation technology is everywhere and it has an i… Read More
2017-07-27 13:48
As a parent, it is very important to understand your child’s body language. It helps in nurturing the child as he or she grows. As parents, we understand our children by observing thei… Read More
2017-07-26 14:49
A child’s imagination is by far his or her biggest strength. They get a great deal of joy in an imaginative world of their own. From conquering ferocious demons with wooden swords to r… Read More
2017-07-25 14:58
The gross motor skills of young children are improved with activities like walking and running. But it’s equally important to work on their fine motor skills, as they form the base of… Read More
2017-07-24 08:19
If you are imagining a preschool classroom as a quiet and orderly room with the teacher dictating and the inquisitive preschoolers following her orders, it’s time to get real, because… Read More
2017-07-21 14:21
A little pirate with an eye patch on, a doctor flaunting her pink stethoscope with pride, a pilot pretending to fly high in the sky! If I told you that I have just described a classroom woul… Read More
2017-07-19 08:35
Being an avid reader, I am often found buried in a pile of books. Past few months I have been reading about parenting, teaching, child care, achievement (under- achievement), child developme… Read More
2017-07-18 15:07
The transition from play school to preschool is daunting, not only for children but also for the parents. The gap between the end of playschool and the beginning of preschool is a scary time… Read More
2017-07-17 16:33
The minute your child turns two, you start worrying about sending him or her to the best play school franchise or the best preschools, however, just because a child has reached the preschool… Read More
2017-07-15 13:55
I remember those days when I used to see parents trying to discipline their children. I would think to myself that I’d be the best mother in the world and that mine will be the best ch… Read More
2017-07-14 05:43
There is an increasing trend to protect and coddle our children. With family sizes shrinking to single or two children, parents are very focused on their children and their growth. In the pr… Read More
2017-07-13 06:51
It is common knowledge that the most rapid qualitative and quantitative learning curves are established in early childhood. It is important that preschool learning outcomes are not just high… Read More
2017-07-12 13:05
Teaching is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. This job involves so many skills – you need to be informative, you must be inspiring, you must encourage and lead your students… Read More
2017-07-11 13:01
Today’s teachers aren’t equipped with the proper training required to impart knowledge and education in an efficient manner. They graduate from colleges with academic skills but… Read More
2017-07-10 13:29
Recently, while I was out for grocery shopping (apparently, we had a peanut butter emergency!), I bumped into an old college friend. Once a college topper and now a journalist in Egypt, Sair… Read More
2017-07-07 05:57
I gaped at my two and a half-year-old daughter as she deftly accessed the YouTube channel she wanted to watch on my mobile. Was this a demonstration of the inquiry learning that I was so ena… Read More
2017-07-06 07:12
If you are anything like me, you might have read a number of parenting guides. You might have attended every parenting class in the town. You might be a well informed and conscientious paren… Read More
2017-07-05 14:26
How careful are you about your choice of words while communicating with your child: –
Slightly
Moderately
Very
Completely
Not at all
Let us assume you chose ‘Very’ –… Read More
2017-07-04 13:58
Let’s give a shout-out to all the working moms out there who have endured the working-motherhood-slog-fest for decades! After years of juggling between work and family, new studies pro… Read More
2017-07-03 12:15
For children play schools and preschools are an entry point to the world of learning. As concerned parents we want to send our kids to the best preschools or play school franchise, however… Read More
2017-07-01 12:33
It was a warm Sunday afternoon, my husband and I were discussing the potential preschools for our toddler. While we were discussing I saw that my son was prancing around and as I looked at h… Read More
2017-06-30 06:32
In a preschool setting, more often than not you’ll find that all normally endowed children learn in two or more languages. At home, this begins right from the birth of the child, the i… Read More
2017-06-29 12:07
Once your child is ready to go to preschool, the search for a good school begins. Some parents are so overwhelmed by the idea of sending their child to the best preschool, that they start se… Read More
2017-06-28 09:28
To some, Project-Based Learning (PBL) seems like a daunting concept. This is explicable too, considering the prevailing perception in the teaching community that PBL is only relevant to a ce… Read More
2017-06-27 11:53
When my child started his preschool, a lot of conflicting emotions were approaching me. Yes, I was excited about the fun my son was going to have with his new friends, but of course, I was w… Read More
2017-06-26 08:24
Every mother strives to be a good parent. However, there is no clear definition of the term “Good Parenting”. What’s one working mothers parenting mantra, might seem like p… Read More
2017-06-23 06:38
As a mother, there were many a time when I wondered what kind of parent I am. I spoke with other working mothers to learn their parenting trials and tribulations. My colleague, Joan’s… Read More
2017-06-22 08:14
My favorite day of the entire week is Saturday. There’s no stress, no morning rush and of course no traffic jams. On a regular Saturday, my four-year-old son and I have a nice wholesom… Read More
2017-06-21 10:56
Brain-based learning is also natural learning. The integrated approach of mind, brain and body in the learning process is now appreciated and encouraged. The approach is based on the fact th… Read More
2017-06-20 11:15
There are things that you can never imagine until you actually see them happen right in front of your eyes. The other day, my son came back from his play school franchise and I was surprised… Read More
2017-06-19 09:25
Innovation in learning and teaching methods needs to be redefined every now and then to make learning more meaningful and contemporary. Modern pedagogy includes new ideas and methods that ad… Read More
2017-06-17 04:44
What’s your favorite memory of your childhood? I am sure many memories would surface however, there’s one that every child and grown-up has – the STORIES! The bedtime stori… Read More
2017-06-16 13:19
The reality of today’s parent-child dynamic has changed drastically from what it used to be a generation ago. Today’s working parents have far less time to spend with their child… Read More
2017-06-15 08:09
Toddlers and their constant tantrums aren’t a rare site, ask any parent!
Waiting at the doctor’s, I once saw a 3-year-old throwing a tantrum asking her mom to give her the car ke… Read More
2017-06-14 12:19
What do the French have that the Americans don’t have? Is it the Champs Elysees or the Eiffel Tower, the spectacular castles or the extraordinary cathedrals, the culinary excellence or… Read More
2017-06-13 10:58
On our annual family holiday this year, my husband took us to the exotic United Arab Emirates; it is an entirely different world on its own. Saudi Arabia is like a jewel in the land of deser… Read More
2017-06-12 11:06
My mother tells me that when we were born there were just a few books parenting. However, today, when I, as a working mother of a toddler, step into a bookstore, I see countless shelves fill… Read More
2017-06-10 07:34
It had become a routine for me to watch my husband come through the front door every day with a smirk on his face and saying, “Have you found a preschool yet?” and I’d smir… Read More
2017-06-09 12:21
Who amongst us has not grown up playing video games? While the idea of playing video games sounds fun and entertaining, did you ever imagine that these games can be used for self-directed le… Read More
2017-06-08 11:07
Little preschoolers having a gala time outside the classrooms, with some of them jumping up and down in the open air while others enjoying the slides – On the other side of the wall, i… Read More
2017-06-07 08:16
Learning through purposeful play can help preschoolers reach goals and standards in ways that a standard curriculum can only hope to do. Structured and purposeful play is a medium of instruc… Read More
2017-06-06 12:32
Ever imagined a preschool inside a nursing home? They exist – Preschools in America and Netherland have experimented with preschoolers in a nursing home environment and have found grea… Read More
2017-06-05 05:45
It was two years back and we were searching for a good play school franchise for my son, I had already started working from home but my curious little son won’t share his mommy time wi… Read More
2017-06-03 11:47
There is a growing consensus that children benefit immensely from being in the lap of nature. The close interaction with nature helps in their mental, physical, social, intellectual and spir… Read More
2017-06-02 13:13
There are many actors wearing different hats in your child’s learning journey, all of us influence them in one way or the other. Whether it’s their parents, teachers, or neighbor… Read More
2017-06-01 11:21
Early childhood education has caught the public eye, now more than ever. Recently, my grandmother came over to our house for a few days. She has always been a woman of few words, perhaps tha… Read More
2017-05-31 07:05
Since past few decades, a woman entering the workforce has become common. In fact, in the 21st century, the numbers have increased drastically, leading child development experts and psycholo… Read More
2017-05-30 07:05
The world of teaching and learning is ever evolving, and so are the teaching pedagogies. What used to work in the classrooms a decade ago won’t be substantial in the present day. Today… Read More
2017-05-29 11:01
Learning, learning and learning, it’s funny how we strive to teach our little ones things, but we cannot understand a simple fact that they are capable of learning and evolving on thei… Read More
2017-05-27 08:29
Are you one of those mothers who have an expectation that your child should be perfect and fit into the “accepted” pigeon hole? We have news for you – It’s time for y… Read More
2017-05-26 12:44
Finally, it’s here! The first day of preschool is a daunting experience for both the mother and the child. I remember when I was there with my sister to drop my nephew off at his presc… Read More
2017-05-25 11:29
What can theater do for a preschooler? Well, it can enhance reading and writing skills, help early learners in imagining the unimaginable and foster inquisitiveness, to name a few. The &lsqu&hell…Read More
2017-05-24 07:22
Welcome to the world of early learning. Wondering how early learning is influenced by or related to Preschool Accreditation? To address your concerns let’s dive into the world of accre… Read More
2017-05-23 06:39
There are days when being an Organized Working Mother seems like the most unachievable goal EVER! As difficult as it may seem – It’s not impossible.
Today’s working mothers… Read More
2017-05-22 07:27
Are you looking for one of the best preschools or play school franchise for your child? Parents have to take many decisions for their children. When it came to choosing the best preschool fo… Read More
2017-05-20 09:44
In my recent rendezvous with a working mother Soo Jung, who lives in Seoul with her husband and son, she described the parenting and preschool culture in South Korea.
Here are some anecdotes… Read More
2017-05-19 06:48
Have you noticed the huge smile on the beaming face of your preschooler when he or she presents you with a card they made at their school or a pot they had painted in craft hour? Art and cra… Read More
2017-05-18 07:13
Preschoolers can learn math concepts through different methods; therefore, a Pre-K classroom should be stocked with materials that promote learning and exploration of math skills. From beads… Read More
2017-05-17 07:01
I have a perfect child – said no one EVER! Perfect children don’t exist, children can’t help but slip from the “I am trying to be perfect bandwagon” They all ge… Read More
2017-05-16 07:18
Dear early educators, let me tell you a secret to getting a completely quiet classroom – STORYTIME! In my experience, the quietest and most engaged time that I have had with preschoole… Read More
2017-05-15 08:44
In recent years the demand for a scientific, research-based preschool program is soaring because of the constant and strong research in the area of early childhood education. Parents are unw… Read More
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