Motor skills play a crucial role in your child’s growth and development. They allow children to move freely, complete tasks independently, explore the world around them and meet developmental milestones. One way that children can learn, grow and develop their motor skills is through play. Rothewood Academy’s daycare offers a safe and stimulating environment that… Continue reading Toddler Play: Why It’s Important for Movement and Motor Skills Development in Child Care
Preschool Prep: How to Prepare Your Toddler for Preschool
Preschool marks a significant turning point in your child’s educational and developmental journey. While starting the formal learning process is thrilling, learning to spend time apart can be challenging for you and your child. Therefore, it’s beneficial to prepare and help them gradually adapt to this new phase of their life. At Rothewood Academy, we… Continue reading Preschool Prep: How to Prepare Your Toddler for Preschool
What Should My Preschooler Be Eating?
Children need balanced, nutritious and wholesome diets to give them the energy to grow, strengthen their immune systems, and prevent disease and malnutrition. Understanding what your preschool child should eat is crucial. It can help you plan their meals, teach them about healthy eating and prepare them for the independence that comes with going to… Continue reading What Should My Preschooler Be Eating?
7 Characteristics of a Great Preschool Teacher
Preschool teachers shape your child’s future success and play a significant role in their development. Teachers often play different roles in a school setting, all of which require them to possess some essential qualities. As a parent of a preschooler, you must understand and assess these characteristics to ensure that your child’s needs are met… Continue reading 7 Characteristics of a Great Preschool Teacher
Dealing With Challenging Toddler Behaviour in a Preschool Classroom
One of the biggest challenges in a preschool classroom is handling students exhibiting challenging behaviour. These behaviours often hinder a teacher’s capacity to teach and maintain control of the classroom, affecting the overall productivity of a class. Therefore, an educator must know how to handle such conduct effectively. At Rothewood Academy, our preschool educators have… Continue reading Dealing With Challenging Toddler Behaviour in a Preschool Classroom
How Social-Emotional Learning Can Help Counter Challenging Behaviour
Children experience emotions before they learn how to use words to describe those emotions. When a child misbehaves, it’s usually a sign that they are feeling angry, anxious, ignored, or overwhelmed. With training and practice, children can learn how to identify, distinguish, and express their emotions in an appropriate and safe manner. In this article,… Continue reading How Social-Emotional Learning Can Help Counter Challenging Behaviour
5 Strategies to Teach Alphabet Knowledge in the Classroom
Alphabet knowledge is the foundation for children’s ability to read and write the English language and is critical for academic development. Alphabet knowledge involves recognizing letters, saying their names, associating the names with their corresponding sounds and, to some extent, writing on paper or other material. Teaching alphabet knowledge to children can be complicated. There… Continue reading 5 Strategies to Teach Alphabet Knowledge in the Classroom
Tracing Techniques to Teach Young Learners
As a parent, you want your child to master the art of writing as soon as they can hold objects with their fingers. However, writing often doesn’t come easy, and children may require long periods of practice before they become proficient. Including tracing in your child’s early learning activities can help them sharpen their pre-writing… Continue reading Tracing Techniques to Teach Young Learners
The Top 5 Early Childhood Education Myths
You may have heard varying opinions from family members and friends that have caused you to be hesitant about enrolling your child in an early learning program. However, opting out of an early learning program may rob your child of the opportunity to have a tailored educational experience that can shape essential developmental skills that… Continue reading The Top 5 Early Childhood Education Myths
Daycare Drop-Off: Tips for the Morning Child Care Routine
Daycare drop-off is the most popular option for parents who must go out to work or run errands. Ideally, daycare is an environment that guarantees smart learning and the proper supervision of children in an organized, playful setting. It can be a full-time or part-time centre-based program or in-home and is a fitting pre-school experience… Continue reading Daycare Drop-Off: Tips for the Morning Child Care Routine
