Early Childhood Development

  The Benefits of Outdoor Learning for Early Childhood Education

Road to Kindergarten  

Outdoor and Nature Play in Early Childhood Education There are different methods and techniques used by teachers all over when it comes to early childhood education. One on the most interesting type of early childhood education is outdoor play. This is such a fun way for kids to learn. What kid doesn’t want to feel like an explorer in a jungle? In the modern day, it is often too dangerous for kids to play outside until the sun sets. It is very important for teachers and parents to make time for outdoor play. Kids should be given the opportunity to experience the outdoors in different weather conditions safely. It is important for their teacher to make sure they are all safe when they do go outside. Learners should be prepared for what to expect and what to do in case of possible danger. The teacher should also go through the rules of going outside and ask learners to repeat those rules. Children are natural scientists and the outdoors is the perfect place for them to experiment w...

Montessori Method in Early Childhood Education The Montessori method is a child lead and a holistic approach to early childhood education. This method encourages independence in the child. Rather than just sitting at a desk, the children have the opportunity to explore their learning hands-on. As a teacher or new parent, you may notice that your child likes climbing up everywhere or throw things. These are normal developmental patterns. The Montessori method could help you as a parent or teacher to create activities that includes these developmental patterns in a better way. The teacher would have to try and see the world from a child’s perspective and allows the teacher to help the child explore the world in their own way. Children need to practice their natural urges to kick, throw, run or mess. Doing this in a safe and controlled environment is what the Montessori method is all about. It is sometimes difficult for adults to let children do things on their own as it usually tak...

Books to Help with School Readiness Reading is the most effective way for you to learn about your child's development, so here is a list of books that can help you prepare your child or your learners for a successful future in their education.     A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka is a picture book that aids in language development. It’s about a dog and her ball and about what happens when she loses her ball.   You and Me We’re Opposites by Harriet Ziefert is comparison book about all the different kinds of zoo animals.   This book by Bob Staake is an easy-to-read book that lets the reader find objects of different themes on each picture filled page.    Mouse was Mad by Linda Urban is about an angry mouse trying to express his feelings by copying the behaviour of his animal friends, only to realize that he had to do it his own way all along.   For your child’s social and emotional development, Ed Emberley’s Go away big green monster! It’s a good b...