Inside: Read on to discover what is the 'just right' learning zone for your children and when they are ready to learn When I was working in a preschool classroom, being able to apply a concept known as the Zone of Proximal Development to the early childhood curriculum I implemented saved me and … [Read more...] about Zone of Proximal Development – What it means and why you should care
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Happy Tooth, Sad Tooth – A Cute Dental Health Printable Activity for Toddlers
Inside: A cute dental health printable activity to teach toddlers the importance of taking care of their teeth and instill good dental habits from young. Scroll down to download this free printable. According to a news article by The Straits Times, 50% of Singapore's preschoolers have tooth … [Read more...] about Happy Tooth, Sad Tooth – A Cute Dental Health Printable Activity for Toddlers
Raindrop Shapes – A fun cutting practice for preschoolers
Inside: Here's a fun cutting practice for your preschooler, with a free printable! Do you notice your preschooler taking interest in learning how to cut with scissors? I have the perfect activity for your preschooler to practice cutting here! This Raindrop Shapes activity is one of the most … [Read more...] about Raindrop Shapes – A fun cutting practice for preschoolers
Why Repetition Is So Good For Our Kids
Inside: Repetition is the mother of learning and here's why repetition is important for kids. If I had a nickel for every time my preschool students requested the song We Are the Dinosaurs by The Laurie Berkner Band during our last circle time of the day, I’d be a rich woman. Back when I was … [Read more...] about Why Repetition Is So Good For Our Kids
Counting Heart Puzzle – 5 Hands-on Activities for Toddlers to Learn to Count from 1 to 5
Inside: One printable and 5 different ideas for toddlers to learn to count from 1 to 5 Young children learn best when using their hands to manipulate concrete materials. This simple activity is designed with young children's learning style in mind. Counting with concrete materials helps children … [Read more...] about Counting Heart Puzzle – 5 Hands-on Activities for Toddlers to Learn to Count from 1 to 5
5 Benefits of Theme-based Learning
Inside: Why schools and children love theme-based learning As you can probably tell, we are huge fans of theme-based learning over at Happy Tot Shelf. Every month, I create a themed Learning Shelf and themed learning activities. This central theme connects our different learning activities and … [Read more...] about 5 Benefits of Theme-based Learning