Only 58 seconds out of six hours. That’s how little time per day, on average, preschools dedicate to math learning. Another study on math in the early years found that…
Celebrating Veterans Day in your childcare classroom
Since 1954, the United States has observed Veterans Day on November 11 to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. In contrast to Memorial Day, which honors those…
Diwali crafts for children
Diwali is widely known as the festival of lights and is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year. This holiday is celebrated over 5 days and it consists…
Activity ideas for infants in your classroom
Most early childhood educators know a lot about toddlers and preschoolers thanks to their schooling and classroom experience. Infants, however, can often present more of a challenge. There’s a reason…
Supporting children during risky play
In a recent webinar on how to encourage children to lead their own learning, we were joined by Tom Hobson, also known as Teacher Tom from Teacher Tom’s World! Tom…
Actively fostering curiosity in preschoolers
Children are naturally curious. There’s so much to see, learn, and experience in this great big world! However, that natural curiosity can fade over time through the rigors of school,…
STEAM art activities that spark creativity and imagination [Podcast]
The week on The Preschool Podcast we are excited to welcome Lucy Song. Lucy is the proud author of Awesome Art Activities for Kids: 20 STEAM Projects to Spark Creativity…
Celebrating Independence Day in your childcare classroom!
On July 4, 1776, during the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence was signed and approved by the Continental Congress, proclaiming the legal separation of the original thirteen colonies from…
Celebrating Canada Day in your preschool classroom!
Canada Day is a national holiday celebrating the country’s confederation in 1867. At first, the holiday was called Dominion Day, but in 1982 Canada gained complete independence from Great Britain…
Celebrating National Indigenous People’s day in your childcare classroom
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. This is a day to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and…