We practiced using our scissors today! This helps the child with their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
We practiced using our scissors today! This helps the child with their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Numbers one through five are the easiest for preschoolers to count because they are able to do those on their fingers. Once we move on to six, seven and eight, it gets a little trickier. Today, we focused on the numbers four, five, six and seven. Using barnyard animals and a pretend barn, we hunted for those numbers hidden in our barn. The children identified the number they found, then matched it with the corresponding animal on the paper.
As a preschooler, it is very common to mix up the letter N with the letter M. How do we fix that? Memorable experiences! Today, Ms. Lori worked with the children on the letter N. The children first practiced writing the letter, while discussing the sound it makes. Using real hay, the children then built a nest, using real hay, for Nellie the hen. As children recall these tactile experiences, they become more successful in deciphering between letters/sounds that can trip them up, such as N and M.
To reinforce what we discussed at group time, we colored “1” Chicken today!
Establishing a routine with the “young” toddlers is important for their social and emotional development.
As a group we sing our Welcome song, encourage the children to talk about the weather, our letters and numbers and what we will be doing for the day. We also talk about what to expect for tomorrow including events that will take place in the future, if the day is predictable and the children are prepared, we will have a more successful transition throughout the day.
At group we do a series of simple body movements that are used to integrate all areas of the brain and to build self esteem. We include up, down, in, out, big and little. This also helps the children to focus and is a positive way to get the wiggles out.
We also take the opportunity to model the craft. At this age the children are visual learners and learn through example.
Reviewing the letter F
Introducing the letter R!
Rainbow writing with the letter R
We always write top to bottom, left to right
Preschoolers love to manipulate all types of things!
Discovering Mexican style
Can you follow the directions from the song?
Creative Tots has specialized in the private education of both toddlers and preschool age children for over 15 years. We began in the heart of Madeira and now also have a new Mason location. We are specifically designed to focus on early childhood development for children ages 18 months to 5 years.
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