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In our article on the benefits of process art, we discussed the ‘why’ of letting children create without limits during art activities. However, to give more practical advice on this subject, we thought we’d share ideas on the essential art supplies you’ll need for your preschool process art table. Keep in mind, these are just ideas to get you going! We encourage you to try different materials - … [Read more...] about A comprehensive guide to art supplies for your preschool process art table

What is the benefit of process art in preschool? We think we can answer that by putting you in the shoes of a 4-year-old (which we all are, at heart!). Imagine walking into an art studio that is full of every artistic material you can imagine: paint, string, clay, glitter, sand, canvas, cloth, beads, wood - in every colour and shape, and with all the tools you need to use those materials. Now … [Read more...] about The benefit of process art in preschool classrooms

With spring in full-swing, it’s a perfect time to teach children about growing food. This makes a wonderful biology lesson, since gardens involve so many facets of nature. It also teaches children the value of food, and where our food comes from. Plus, it’s a great reason to spend time outdoors, and to teach children about ways they can be responsible (by doing simple garden chores). Below are … [Read more...] about Preschool activities to start, grow and maintain an edible classroom garden

Setting up thematic curriculum lessons is a great way to not only stay focused, but also to incorporate plenty of interdisciplinary learning across common subjects. For example, nearly any theme you pick will involve crafts, which involve sensory activities, creative expression, story telling, reading, science experiments and so on. And of course, there are probably children’s songs on every … [Read more...] about 10 Activities and crafts to teach preschoolers about the ocean

Sometimes, accidents and emergencies happen, and an adult may not be immediately available. In these cases, it’s great for kids to know some basic first aid. They can start learning young - even in the preschool years. While they may not be qualified to be pseudo paramedics, or get their first-aid certificates, they can still do a lot of good with some elementary knowledge in this field. In … [Read more...] about Basic first aid and emergency response skills to teach in preschool

On our blog, we’ve spoken about emergent curriculum, experiential education, and other topics that are closely related to this one. When speaking of informal education in early childhood, we are talking about a specific, but untracked way of learning, which we all do, and which continues for life. What is informal education? It is not the same as non-formal education, such as structured … [Read more...] about 5 examples (types) of informal education in early childhood