Preschool transition songs are an effective way to keep kids on a schedule, move from one activity to the next, and refocus a child’s attention in a positive and fun way. Transitional songs can help kids stay motived and keep them focused on the activity at hand rather than being distract...
It's a great time to perhaps have a song can where you have index cards with the names of the children's favorite songs. Pull one out and sing! Hand washing lends for idle time while the children wait (there are only so many sinks available!). We have a large mat near the bathroom...
This article offers ideas for helping children adjust to a preschool environment. Christine Waddell, a kindergarten teacher in Abbott, Texas, recommends the CD put out by Dr. Jean. Waddell also plays songs from favorit...
This article offers ideas for helping children adjust to a preschool environment. Christine Waddell, a kindergarten teacher in Abbott, Texas, recommends the CD put out by Dr. Jean. Waddell also plays songs from favorite movies, such as "Lilo and Stitch" or "Cars." A familiar picture book su...
Create some transitional objects for her/him while you are away: tape bedtime stories or familiar songs, ask her to take care of something (of yours) for you while you are away, bake a birthday cake together, put it in the freezer and have a little party when you come home from hospit...
Transit ions int o preschool and from preschool int o element ary school are import ant milest ones for children and t heir families. Like ot her maj or changes, t hese t ransit ions can cause children and families t o experience many st rong emot ions such as excit ement , ...
Generally, the first years of English learning in Norway are low stakes and focus on experiencing the language through play, songs, and discovery (Utdanningsdirektoratet 2020b). In turn, teachers working with the oldest schoolchildren may have different beliefs due to the learners’ age, ...