preschool

Developmental Screening for Preschoolers

June 22, 2011

Tweet Tweet A preschooler will undergo a screening when there is some concern regarding their development.  Usually, parents notice that their child is not walking by a certain age or that their language is not developing appropriately.  Also, daycares will recommend to a parent that their child be screened due to concerns about language, behavior, [...]

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Handprint Christmas Wreath: Fine Motor and Creative Activity for Preschoolers

December 10, 2010

Tweet Tweet This Handprint Christmas wreath is a fun holiday activity that promotes both creative and fine motor skill development. When developing curriculum, daycare providers must include age-appropriate activities for young children that develop fine motor skills. This Christmas wreath craft is an activity that will support a Christmas learning unit as well as promote [...]

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How Overuse of Technology in Daycares and Preschools Affects Children Part 3

December 1, 2010

Tweet Tweet Many daycare providers ask the question: How does access to technology (television, video games, computers, etc.) affect young children in my daycare? What are acceptable limits per day with regard to access to technology? We picked the brain of Cris Rowan, pediatric occupational therapist and sensory specialist with expertise on the impact of [...]

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How Overuse of Technology in Daycares and Preschools Affects Children Part 2

November 29, 2010

Tweet Tweet Many daycare providers ask the question: How does access to technology (television, video games, computers, etc.) affect young children in my daycare? What are acceptable limits per day with regard to access to technology? We picked the brain of Cris Rowan, pediatric occupational therapist and sensory specialist with expertise on the impact of [...]

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Preschool Activities for Saint Nicholas Day Celebration

August 18, 2009

Tweet Tweet Every 6th day of December, we celebrate St. Nicholas Day. Saint Nicholas was once a priest who later on became a bishop. He had always loved children and the poor. Saint Nicholas Day is a great opportunity to teach the child about Santa Claus’ origin. Surely, with these preschool activities, children will enjoy [...]

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How to create an effective preschool classroom

July 23, 2009

Tweet Tweet In a preschool facility, one of the most important tasks to consider at the beginning of the school year is the appearance and layout of the classroom. A preschool or day-care classroom is normally a child’s first taste of school, and so, it must be a place where a can enjoy learning. It [...]

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Daycare And Preschool Potty Training Tips

March 9, 2009

Tweet Tweet Children who are usually enrolled to a daycare center are usually between the ages of 0 to six years old. This means that there are greater chances for the children enroled in your daycare to still be unaware of how and when to use the potty. It is therefore important for any daycare [...]

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Is It Necessary For Your Child To Enter Preschool?

March 9, 2009

Tweet Tweet The obvious answer to this very common question is absolutely NO. It isn’t really necessary for you to enrol your child to a preschool just to be assured of his or her success in the future. Your child can definitely excel and do well in Kindergarten and even in his or her later [...]

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