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If the changing leaves have your students enamored, these leaf activities for preschoolers are sure to be a hit. Add them to your fall activities for preschoolers now so you’re ready for your next leaf theme. I know I keep mentioning preschoolers, but kindergarten kids will definitely enjoy the leaf activities as well! You’ll find a variety of leaf ideas – from art and crafts to math to literacy to sensory play. There are over 20 fun and leafy activities for you to try with the kids. Not going to lie . . . fall is definitely my favorite season....

  By Marcelo Trivelli Much is said about the need for a substantive change in the education of children and young people. So much so that today there is a need for a paradigm shift, which is defined as: “A theory or set of theories whose central nucleus is accepted without question and which provides the basis and model for solving problems and advancing knowledge”. The time has come to question the theories that underpin the current model of education. The closure of face-to-face education and its consequences in terms of lack of socialisation and deterioration of coexistence provide us...

By Daniel W. McNeil, West Virginia University and Mary L. Marazita, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Brushing your teeth is essential for maintaining optimal oral health, but like most aspects of health, the full story is more complicated. As directors of the Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia, we know firsthand that inequalities exist when it comes to oral health, including in children. Some people or groups have considerably more oral health problems than others because of a combination of factors beyond personal dental hygiene. For example, Appalachia – which stretches from the northern part of Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia...

Teachers set goals to guide their students’ learning and growth. While all teachers want their students to succeed, they may have different approaches to goal setting. Some teachers may focus on setting short-term goals that their students can achieve in a single school year. Others may prioritize long-term goals that will take multiple years to accomplish. No matter what type of goals teachers set, they should always be aligned with the students’ individual needs and abilities. Additionally, goals should be achievable, realistic, and specific. By setting goals that meet these criteria, teachers can help their students make progress and reach...

This Big Pumpkin sequencing activity is a must-do when it comes to Halloween activities for preschoolers and kindergartners! It was a huge hit in my classroom, and I bet you’ll find the same. With the Big Pumpkin book activity, young children retell a favorite Halloween story in fun and engaging ways. Get crafty and make character headbands for your students to wear as they retell the book. Or use the Big Pumpkin sequencing printable to do the same. Or use BOTH for a double dose of Halloween fun. Either way, your students are practicing important early literacy skills along the...