http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/127083.aspxWed, 07 Dec 2011 14:52:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:127083Rebecca ScudderWe are in a national crisis of childcare costs. Without affordable childcare, many parents cannot work, or have their working hours severely constricted. Childcare is often prohibitively expensive, and quality is uneven, depending on the caregiver. Why - and why should we care as a nation? The True Costs of Chlldcare There is a severe crisis of...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126789.aspxMon, 05 Dec 2011 13:30:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126789Janelle CoxTeaching your students about hibernation can be a difficult task to accomplish for they may not understand the concept right away. With the use of these lessons and activities your students will gain a better perception of what hibernation is all about. When children are actively involved with activities and can visually see concepts they are suppo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126788.aspxMon, 05 Dec 2011 13:30:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126788Janelle CoxA fun and appropriate theme to introduce to your preschool class is the zoo! Just about all children are fascinated with zoo animals. Learn ideas, lessons, activities and crafts that you can implement into your zoo curriculum. Lions, and tigers, and bears.. Oh My! When you visit the zoo you can see every kind of animal from all over the world i...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/127096.aspxTue, 29 Nov 2011 11:19:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:127096Sarah MalburgWhen we own a pet, whether a dog, cat or frog for that matter, they become part of our daily lives and we eventually grow so attached that they are like having another family member. Here are some lesson ideas and creative suggestions for preschool pet themes for the classroom and even home. I Have to Get a Pet! Often times, young children, esp...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/media/p/126727.aspxTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:47:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126727Rebecca ScudderPoinsettia petal pattern for the Easy Poinsettia Craft. Step by step directions show you how to make this festive flower - a project suitable for preschoolers. Print the PDF onto light card if you intend to make a stencil from the template.http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126704.aspxWed, 23 Nov 2011 03:33:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126704Janelle CoxThe classic story Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown is a bedtime favorite for preschoolers and one to add to the repertoire. Learn fun activities that go with the book that will make the story come to life in the classroom. You will find creative ideas and lessons that will compliment the story. A Peaceful and Classic Rhyming Tale Goodnight Moo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126703.aspxTue, 22 Nov 2011 20:10:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126703Janelle CoxTeddy bears are a cuddly animal that is loved by all. They even have their own special day in October, the birthday of their namesake, Teddy Roosevelt. Learn how to incorporate this cute and cuddly bear into fun activities and lessons for your preschool class. The Teddy Bear theme is quite common in preschools. Almost all children have a favorite t...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126702.aspxTue, 22 Nov 2011 19:43:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126702Elizabeth WistromFor preschoolers, learning to recognize familiar names is one of the first, important steps toward becoming a reader. How can you, as the clasroom teacher, help your students make these connections? By purposefully including opportunities for practice into your school day, you can help students quickly learn how to recognize, read and spell not...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126693.aspxTue, 22 Nov 2011 03:12:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126693Tracey Bleakley"The Itsy Bitsy Spider" is a favorite song with young children everywhere. Along with it, hese correlating activities can help preschoolers work on phonological awareness, comprehension and sight word recognition. Sharing the same poem or song with children over several days provides students with numerous opportunities to develop language ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126675.aspxMon, 21 Nov 2011 15:44:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126675Janelle CoxAre you looking to help your preschoolers explore the world of frogs? Amphibians can be very fascinating creatures to learn about. Discover the life of a frog through fun activities and lessons that are sure to please your little ones. Leap into Learning Children love to learn about animals and nature and amphibians are quite intriguing to them...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126657.aspxSun, 20 Nov 2011 15:24:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126657Wendy FinnFor preschoolers, it's all about getting to grips with the control of their muscles more than it is about gripping a pencil. Expecting preschoolers to start writing just because they know what the letters look like is unrealistic. However, there are ways to make the progression easier. The age range and abilities of the children in your prescho...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126615.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 02:06:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126615Wendy FinnRunning a playgroup is never an easy undertaking. You want the little ones to have a nice time, but are also aware that teaching them things as they move on to kindergarten is important too. The real issue is keeping their attention, and no other activity is likely to do this better than crafts. You don't want your playgroup kids to get bored, ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126614.aspxWed, 16 Nov 2011 00:43:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126614Janelle CoxPreschoolers can learn about birds through fun and simple crafts. You will find easy, bird crafts and ideas that will accompany any bird thematic unit or lesson plan. Use this guide as a tool to help you create or enhance your bird lesson. Birds easily captivate preschoolers. Think about how fascinating they are, they are beautiful creatures and th...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/media/p/126518.aspxFri, 11 Nov 2011 19:28:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126518Tracey BleakleyHave your preschoolers cut out these pictures and glue them onto a piece of paper in the correct order.http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/93657.aspxSat, 05 Nov 2011 17:01:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:93657Mary Beth AdomaitisMany parents often ask, "How can I locate a preschool in my area?" While this task is overwhelming at times, it is not impossible. Keep these tips in mind when you start searching, but you will come to find out that word of mouth is best. Talk to other parents and teachers for recommendations. Many parents of young children find themsel...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126407.aspxTue, 01 Nov 2011 02:24:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126407Sarah MalburgWhat do you have to be thankful for this year? Teach your preschoolers about the spirit of Thanksgiving through these creative crafts using all kinds of materials. From toothpicks to walnuts to plastic gloves to pine cones, there is something fun to make that will fit any classroom budget. Let Us Give Thanks Sir John Templeton once said, "...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126315.aspxMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:23:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126315Kara BietzHow do you teach visual discrimination? We all know that this is an important skill for pre-readers to practice. Check out a few of these free printable worksheets for visual discrimination that are appropriate for preschoolers. Visual Discrimination Visual discrimination is a skill children will perfect in their preschool years. This important...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126298.aspxSun, 30 Oct 2011 18:39:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126298Mary Beth AdomaitisCreating shepherd Bible crafts for preschool-age children is easy to do when you pair the project with a specific religious verse. By doing this, you are giving the young ones a creative outlet to express their feelings about the Bible reading, but also a chance to understand the lessons. Teaching Children About Shepherds Through Crafts A shepherd ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126290.aspxSun, 30 Oct 2011 14:14:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126290Susan VernerHave you ever wondered if your baby is developing along the same time table as other babies? After taking this quiz you will know what you should expect of your little bundle of joy. How Much Do You Know About Your Baby? While you may not be able to predict your baby's development to the day or even the week, babies do follow a general ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/early-childhood/articles/126270.aspxSun, 30 Oct 2011 01:11:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126270JoBrielynYou want to keep the toddler in your life safe, right? Take this quiz to see how much you know about your child's safety and evaluate how prepared you really are. Parents, teachers, caregivers, and family members all want to protect the little ones in their lives and give them the safest environment possible. We want to keep the safe from h...