Thought you would like this article. Some good ideas how to apply a good theoretical insight. braininsights Deborah McNelis @ @Teach_Preschool ~ Sorry.. Try it now! http://goo.gl/fb/pgj6Z Hope you had a fun day! 3 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply
Here is another article, also urging play over kill-and-drill for preschoolers. http://braininsights.blogspot.com/2010/08/brain-fact-early-childhood-programs.html I am for hands-on, but I want to be clear that play is not aimless. I would not urge aimless, non education during school. “Drill and kill” may be correctly labeled. Early childhood educators should be well aware of the importance of play.…
Depending upon where you are located, you may have parents who are overly concerned about academic achievment. Pushing two year olds! Spreadsheets for acheivement for children! Bragging on worksheet! OH MY! Here is an article I thought you might find helpful, if you are in that neighborhood! http://www.braininsightsonline.com/ How I wish I could convey to…