Remote learning may not effectively teach the pillars of figurative language. Children with knowledge of figures of speech have improved… Continue reading The Pillars of Figurative Language
Children and parents often get nervous before starting the school year. As a teacher, you can make them feel comfortable… Continue reading Creating a Welcoming Classroom
Many people have heard of Confucius, and some call him by his name, Master Kung-Fu-Tze. He founded his ancient Eastern… Continue reading Exploring the Philosophy of Confucianism
Fingerplays are hand movements commonly used in early childhood development. The physical activity is combined with short poems, songs, or… Continue reading Fingerplays and Rhymes to Educate and Entertain
As the weather gets warmer and days grow longer, kids will spend more time outside. Children get to be carefree… Continue reading Benefits of Outdoor Play
As the school year comes to an end, teachers deserve praise for all they do. Children not only receive an… Continue reading In Praise of Teachers
As an adult, have you ever looked back on some of your classes and asked yourself, why? Two complex subjects… Continue reading What is Montessori?
Nursery rhymes have been around for centuries delivering intrigue and poetic nature. The short tales also have educational and developmental… Continue reading Nursery Rhymes – Not Just Child’s Play
In life, you may have heard phrases similar to “go with the flow.” Two sayings that come to mind are,… Continue reading Go With the Flow
Young children have opportunities for learning and developing during mealtime. Teachers and homeschooling parents can make lunchtime more valuable for… Continue reading The Value of Mealtime for Preschoolers
