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Teaching respect and kindness to preschoolers can be encouraged by everyday interactions.  Focused and respectful learning definitely contributes to a positive classroom culture. In order to, reinforce trust and respect, teachers need to work and create an environment where children can practice respect in the classroom.

At an early age a child’s brain & their language is still developing so they are not able to control their feelings. Screaming, not sharing, and grabbing, are very common actions for this age group. Proper adult assistance who model respectful behavior plays a big role to shape up their behavior. It takes time to create a respectful classroom environment, but knowing how to help will facilitate the process making it happen.

According to Dr. Demeo

                 “Being consistent and nurturing are two of the most important qualities adults can offer to help a child develop trust,”

Below are some of the ways a teacher can practice in the classroom to encourage respectful behavior.

Demonstrating Respect: Teachers are the models for the children they teach. In order to foster respect among students, teachers need to encourage respectful behaviors in the classroom. In order to practice respect in the classroom, a teacher should notice the interactions of students and follow-up if something unusual or harmful is happening.

Appreciate Good behaviors: When children express kindness and respect to others, give specific praise for the positive choices they are making. Praise is an effective way to reinforce good behavior.

Teach to say “Thank you and Please”: Talk to children about how to say “please” and “thank you.” Teachers can encourage children to say Please and Thank you when children share toys, sing songs on the rug, and toss a ball on the playground.

Teach Turn taking: Waiting patiently in between conversations is hard for everyone, and is especially hard for the small children. Helping them to patiently wait for a turn to speak or play encourages respectful listening.  Playing with the blocks is a great way to practice turn-taking play. Taking turns with a partner is a fun way to work towards a common goal.

Correcting Behavior Respectfully: Sometimes children make mistakes, misbehave, or simply fail to meet our standards. The best way to handle this situation is to make him/her understand the outcome. Children are more likely to improve when we focus on reinforcing what they’ve done right, rather than punishing what they’ve done wrong.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What you should know about a bilingual child? Bilingualism refers to the ability of using 2 languages in daily life. In 2016, about 22% children in the United States were bilingual- which means they spoke in a language other than English. Furthermore, this rate has risen more than 2% in the present years.  

But does being bilingual benefit a child?  

Parents of bilingual children are often worried about the benefits and costs of early bilingualism. Most parents want their child to be proficient in both languages at an early age; however, some parents are worried about the additional confusion and stress that a new language can put on their little wonders. While the use of a new language can baffle a child for a while, recent studies have shown unless a child is suffering from a neurological disorder, a child can be perfectly fluent in any language without being confused. 

Bilingualism has some other benefits which are given below…  

 Brain Development:  

Studies found that Children who speaks two languages speaking from birth through childhood are actually smarter and more focused. Because their brain forced to work harder as it develops, strengthening a child’s prefrontal cortex which helps to focus, plan, prioritize, and make decisions.  

“Bilingual children are better able to focus their attention on relevant information and ignore distractions” – Hanen.org. 

Academic development: 

Learning more than a one language has a direct impact on a child’s academic achievement and development. Bilingual children have improved reading, writing, and math skills, and they generally score higher on standardized tests. 

Social-Emotional Development 

Bilingual children have better communications skills. Being better able to understand and connect with more individuals and building even stronger friendships within their schools and communities.  

“Being bilingual supports children in maintaining strong ties with their family, culture, and community. Bilingual children are also able to make new friends and create strong relationships using their second language,” according to the U.S. Department of Education

 Cultural Sensitivity and Empathy 

Bilingual children learn better focus and self-control at critical developmental stages. This crucial skill allows them to build better relationships than students who learn a single language. 

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It’s our time to look after

If anyone is going to make a difference and start new ways of protecting the earth, it’s our children. We can teach them now how to care for the earth and keep it healthy and clean for generations to come.
A key to teaching Earth Day concepts to young children is to help them realize that even at a young age they can be part of making the Earth a healthier planet.

You can use various ways to teach them about the earth and how to care.
You can download this template here:

 

 

Earth Day tracing

Earth Day Coloring Page Worksheet