The best aspect about play way method of teaching, is that it helps in building a lasting connection between the child and the environment he or she is in, be it home, nature or the classroom. Since the child finds the surroundings to be the best teacher, it becomes absolutely important that the parent, teacher […]
As we all know, play is an integral aspect of life during early childhood. That’s why it becomes is important to learn about how the 6 different stages of play, since it is a progressive process which helps children imbibe important skills, and prepare them to face the competitive world. While play is often seen
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Whether you’re a parent, teacher, head of a school or a caregiver, and if you are someone who is keen to implement the principles of Montessori education system with your children, then having a good understanding of these eight principles are an absolute must. A must, because it is very easy for anyone to buy
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The Developmentally Appropriate Practices in early childhood education, also called DAP, is a framework specifically designed for early childhood educators, since they are the ones who perform the role of carrying out DAPs to facilitate learning in children. Since the role is crucial, there are guidelines for developmentally appropriate practices educators need to follow, to
Young children learn from adults, their peer group and the environment around them. As a teacher therefore, you are expected to have a good understanding of the pedagogical approaches to teaching children, starting right from preschool. What is Pedagogy? Pedagogy, simply put, is the method of teaching. As a teacher/facilitator/educator of young children in their
Former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly, on Friday called for making sports an integral part of school education in the country as it can improve their life skills. In a video message before World Children’s Day on November 20, Ganguly who is also an ex-captain of the
The concept of natural outdoor play and learning environment, and the benefits of outdoor play in early education was discussed in the article: “Nature and the Outdoor Learning Environment: The Forgotten Resource in Early Childhood Education” by Allen Cooper of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF.Org). Early Childhood Education (ECE) programmes are designed in such a
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The environment where learning happens in a child plays a crucial role as regards how effectively the learning happens. That’s why it becomes important to set up indoor learning environment for preschoolers in such a way that it not only fulfils a child’s basic needs, but also supports and encourages them to actively participate in
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Though tantrums in toddlers are common during the early childhood years, they can sometimes happen even with older children, especially if they’re really emotionally overwhelmed or overstimulated by someone or something. What is a Tantrum Behaviour? A tantrum usually begins when a child is feeling overwhelmed or is emotionally triggered. This could be due to
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During the first 1000 days of life, which is right from the day of conception to the child’s second birthday, a mother should take good care of not only her baby, but herself as well. Every expectant mother should ideally get herself registered at their nearest government child care centre. The first 1000 days of
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Babies, toddlers and young children are all born with integrated learning mechanisms and capacities that enable them to learn from their life experiences. From that standpoint, the Classical Conditioning theory of learning and its educational implications are far reaching, as it considers learning akin to forming new habits, which is an outcome of a stimulus-response.
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory of child development is renowned not only for its theoretical foundations, but also its implications on early learning and development. The implications in particular, has deep references to the ecological and socio-cultural perspective of child development. What is Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory? Urie Bronfenbrenner, an American psychologist, framed a new sphere
Play way method proposes that play, which includes activities, need to be the focal point in learning and teaching. The facilitator (teacher) therefore plays a vital role in facilitating activities to develop reading skills in the classroom, as it can encourage, motivate and stimulate children to learn through play. Role of Facilitator in Developing Reading
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Learning, according to psychologists, is a long-term change in behaviour that is based on experience. Since Operant Conditioning is a method adopted to impart learning in children, it becomes critical that both parents and teachers are aware of the important implications of Operant Conditioning in teaching and learning. When we think about learning, we usually
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Children of preschool age are expected to not only learn to regulate their emotions and behaviours, they are also expected to form and sustain relationships with others, especially peers. This is one of the key reasons why it is important that children engage in as many social and emotional development activities in early childhood as