Preschool philosophy

What is an educational philosophy? An educational philosophy is used by educators as a guide for how he or she will educate students and gives a functional map of what he or she believe education ought to be. Some of the things that an educational philosophy statement should touch on are: Your educational approach/ method/ style (classical, contemplative, humanistic, Montessori, high/scope, un-schooling, and so on) Your role as an educator in the classroom and in the community How to intend…

I provide children with items that are fragile so that they can practice being gentle. I provide children with time when they disagree with one another so that they have a chance to work it out. I provide children with unhurried moments so that they develop persistence in whatever they are doing. I allow children to be angry, frustrated, or upset because it happens to even the best of us.

Montessori, Waldorf, & Co-Op: Why a Preschool's Philosophy Matters

Because I love etymology, I’ve always introduced philosophy to my gifted students as a “love of wisdom” (Greek ~philos and sophos). We spent some time exploring words related to those roots. My students especially loved the origin of the word “sophomore!” (see also “A Greek Root is Worth 1,000 Words”) If you work with intellectually ... Read more

Preschoolers and art. Art and preschoolers. I think MaryAnn F. Kohl is smart about these two subjects. As I've learned more about encouraging my little guy to be an artist, I've come to agree wholeheartedly with Kohl's philosophy: "Art is a process, not a product." Preschool Process Art: Why? I want my kids to be creative thinkers. …

Since I am waiting on phone calls from the applications I put in, I decided to update my Professional Teaching Portfolio. Our Education program had us make one for one of our courses. I have not kept up on it much since I began teaching, updating it last in 2008. But I am hoping for an interview soon, and the one time I don't bring it will be the time they ask! In case you are unfamiliar with Teaching Portfolios, or looking for ideas, I thought I would take a few posts to run down the way…

Our philosophy incorporates Reggio Emilia and Steiner approaches to early education and care. It is based on three principles: 1. Our image of the child. We believe: children are competent ...

I have often been asked how I feel about a certain aspect of teaching, or to express my philosophy of teaching. It’s hard to write into one sentence, or even a small paragraph, beca…

Thinking of sending your kids to a Primrose or Goddard school? In this article, I'll compare the curriculums, teachers, classrooms, activities, and more to help you decide what preschool is best for your child.

Lynsie Mumfrey believes that the early childhood period is crucial for development and learning. She aims to provide a loving, nurturing, and safe environment to help children learn and develop key skills at each stage. Her objectives are to help children achieve developmental milestones like language, motor skills, self-concept, and mathematics. To measure her effectiveness, she will observe the children's growth and get feedback from families on improvements. - Download as a PDF or view…

Learn how to manage your classroom effectively with the FISH! Philosophy, focusing on trust, individual attention, critical thinking, and positive attitudes.

Ever wondered how to write a professional statement of philosophy? Let me help!What do you believe is important about: - Relationships with children- Partne...

revolutionized the way children learned in school setting and home setting, alike. Here are 10 Maria Montessori quotes that...

Come take a peek inside my in-home preschool! I include elements of Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf, and traditional philosophies to incorporate many different learning styles. #preschool #prek #kids

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Two Points: This is MY method, and not necessarily right for you, your teaching or care philosophy, your set-up, or your students. ...

We share tips for new teachers on how to develop your own teaching philosophy. Learn how to develop a teaching philosophy and why it is vital to develop a teaching philosophy. Find teaching philosophy examples and learn how to create your own teaching philosophy statement. We share tips for new teachers, classroom management tips and classroom organization ideas. Be sure to follow Savvy Teaching Tips for early elementary resources, classroom décor inspiration and free elementary printables.

Posts about Philosophy 4 Children (P4C) written by montessorisoul

Learn what you need to know to choose a homeschool philosophy. Includes an overview and resource suggestions of 7 homeschool approaches.