Multiple Intelligences This lesson focuses on Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences. Students determine how they are smart and then learn more about the learning styles and how they apply to children. To make it fun, I will have the students participate in 6 different activities each illustrating various learning styles. Students must identify the learning style(s) illustrated in each activity and justify why. A quiz on the multiple intelligence will complete the lesson. Time Frame: 3-4 days (43 minute periods)-Choose Time Unit Early Childhood Today Below is a list of early childhood resources and links for early childhood professionals. By posting some links and not others, it is not our intention to endorse specific products and organizations. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Offers information on early childhood education and development, accreditation, public policy, research, professional development, and more. Join NAEYC in their commitment to improving the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age eight. Zero To Three Find resources for your work with parents of infants/toddlers, infant/toddler development, and public policy designed to improve the lives of our nation's youngest children.
Lesson Plans Doing a unit on fish and seafood can be expensive so most programs leave it out. I had the privileged of working at a high school with a fish market adjacent to the school. We took a walking field trip to the fish market for a demonstration of how to select and cook fish. This was an awesome opportunity for students and helped mitigate the costs to the culinary department. With a little creative thinking, you maybe able to incorporate a seafood unit into your culinary program. Read more →
Practical Ways Parents and Educators Can Encourage Brain Development in Young Children - Council for Professional Recognition Some of us as parents or educators might be a bit intimidated when we hear the phrase "brain development" in early childhood. It may seem very formal when we talk about it in relation to young children. But the good news about brain development is that it is a subject not limited to experts. Preschool Link Express - Early Childhood Education Resource Sites Sites for Teachers and Providers A to Z Teacher StuffEarly Childhood Education ProTeacherSeasonal Themes, Units and Lessons Child Care Lounge Joni lists of teacher resource sites
Hospital seeks cuddlers to help babies of addicted moms - Story Altoona, Blair County, Pa. Sixteen years ago, about 5 in every 1,000 newborns in Pennsylvania ended up in a neonatal intensive care unit because of their mother's drug use. Now, it's around 20 babies per thousand, a 250 percent increase. Folks in our region are joining an effort to give these babies the special attention they need. Five to 7 percent of pregnant women in Pennsylvania are addicted to opioids. Together Counts The Together Counts™ Curriculum empowers teachers with the tools to help their students lead healthy and active lifestyles. The lessons focus on the fundamentals of overall wellness, teaching kids to make healthy decisions that foster healthy habits throughout their lives. Learn Together
Science & Engineering for Kids: Paper Building Blocks Most paper crafts revolve around creating something fancy out of paper, but did you know that you could use paper as a structural material? Our simple paper building blocks are a great way to demonstrate engineering for kids. Take a material that is weak in and of itself, fold it into a robust shape, like a triangle, and viola, you are now building with paper! How strong is it?
Science for Kids: Chromatography Butterfly Craft Looking for some spring themed science for kids? You’ll definitely want to explore chromatography using coffee filters and markers. The results from this science experiment can even be used to create a colorful butterfly craft for kids! Science for Kids: Toothpick Structures When most of us think of science for kids we think chemistry and biology projects, but why not incorporate a little engineering for kids in there instead? I actually think building structures with kids is one of the most engaging science activities you can do together; kids love building things and they won’t even realize they are doing a fun science project at the same time! Plus this project takes just minutes to set up using materials you probably have on hand (did you save those packing peanuts from all your online purchases this year?). And be sure to scroll to the end of the post where we of course DESTROY said structures with a simple trick! This post contains affiliate links to products I love and recommend to my readers, plus it keeps this little blog o’mine afloat! Thank you!
Early Childhood Education Have you explored our Early Childhood resources? Early Childhood Activity Bank Find 400+ activities perfect for young learners. These activities have been culled from previous issues of our Early Childhood Newsletter. The scary truth about what's hurting our kids - Your Modern Family In the past week, I’ve read several studies that are scary to me… the scary truth about what’s hurting our kids. We all know that what our kids hear becomes their inner voice, but it’s hard to control what they hear from others, isn’t it? CNN recently interviewed Dr Jean Twenge, author of iGen and her interview really worried me – because I saw the truth that I would be facing in just a few short years. Dr. Twenge started doing research 25 years ago on generational differences, but when 2011 -2012 hit, she saw something that would scared her to the core. This is the year when those having iPhones went over the 50% mark.
Countdown To Life: The Extraordinary Making Of You Copyrighted image Copyright: BDH for The BBC 100 Trillion cells. 280 days. One human life. The person you are was decided before you were even born. Circle Frog Paper Craft This frog craft can be used to teach a variety of skills including practicing shapes, scissors, colors, fractions and counting. You don't have to use all the thoughts for lessons... just choose the ones you're working on with your child. Materials you'll need: scissors, glue, printer, paper, Optional: CD ROM - the large circle will fit on a CD rom if you'd like to make this a CD Rom craft