Preschool At Home Not More Shapes: A Comprehensive Guide to Fun and Educational Activities

Are you tired of the endless shape-filled activities that seem to dominate preschool curriculum at home? It's time to break free from the monotony and explore a wide range of engaging activities that will not only entertain but also educate your little ones. In this comprehensive guide, we will provide you with exciting ideas and resources to create the perfect preschool-at-home experience.

Why Focus Beyond Shapes?

While shapes play an essential role in cognitive development, solely focusing on them can limit a child's overall learning experience. By incorporating various topics and themes into your preschool curriculum, you can introduce your child to a broader range of subjects, foster creativity, and enhance their critical thinking skills.

The Importance of Hands-On Learning

Preschoolers learn best through hands-on activities that engage their senses and encourage exploration. From sensory bins filled with different textures to art projects using various materials, hands-on learning creates a stimulating environment that facilitates a child's cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development. By introducing different activities, you can foster curiosity, imagination, and a love for learning.

Preschool at Home - Not More Shapes: Put it all Together (Early Childhood Learning Book 2)

by Dan Bar-el(Kindle Edition)

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Language	:	English
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Exploring Science and Nature

One way to go beyond shapes is by introducing your child to the wonders of science and nature. Engage them with simple experiments like creating a volcano using baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring. Take nature walks in your neighborhood or local parks to observe plants, insects, and birds. Encourage your child to ask questions and provide them with age-appropriate explanations to nurture their scientific thinking.

The Magic of Storytelling

Books are a fantastic way to captivate your child's imagination and develop their language skills. Instead of sticking to shape-themed stories, explore different genres and subjects. From fairy tales to animal adventures, storytelling sessions will not only expand their vocabulary but also expose them to various cultures, emotions, and moral values. Encourage your child to share their perspectives and reflect on the stories they hear.

Artistic Expression

Art is an excellent medium for children to express themselves and unleash their creativity. Provide your child with various art supplies like paint, crayons, clay, and paper. Encourage them to create their own masterpieces, allowing their imagination to soar. You can explore different art techniques, such as finger painting, collage making, and sculpting, to keep their creative juices flowing.

Fostering Social Skills

Preschool is not just about academics—it's also a vital time for developing social skills. Encourage your child to engage in pretend play, where they can mimic real-life scenarios and interact with toys or other children. This will help cultivate their communication, problem-solving, and empathy skills, crucial for their overall development.

Preschool at home goes beyond teaching shapes. By exploring a diverse range of engaging activities, you can create a stimulating learning environment that enhances your child's overall development. From hands-on experiments to storytelling and artistic expression, encourage curiosity, imagination, and social interaction. Together, let's make preschool at home a memorable and enriching experience!

Preschool at Home - Not More Shapes: Put it all Together (Early Childhood Learning Book 2)

by Dan Bar-el(Kindle Edition)

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	15306 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	30 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE

Parents are the first and foremost educators of their children. This book covers all shapes commonly taught at Pre-school/kindergarten presenting a further part of the preschool curriculum and aims to promote discussion between you and your child. The first page quickly recaps basic shapes already covered in the previous book of the series. New Shapes are then introduced and built into an object for your child to guess. Follow on activities ask about these and other shapes in fun illustrations and help your child see how shapes are related and fit together.

What's covered? Briefly recapped: squares, rectangles, triangles and circles. Introduced with activities: ovals, semi-circles, diamond shapes, heart shapes, pentagons, hexagons and octagons. Additional colours: white, brown and pink.

Sue is a qualified preschool manager who holds an Fda degree in early years care and education. The preschool which she co-founded has been registered since 2000 and has an outstanding reputation for results and using innovative methods.