What is your philosophy for teaching preschool children?

Question

what is your philosophy for teaching young children

Answer 1

I would have a lot of stuff planned. When I taught preschool CCD I started with a coloring page to keep them busy while everyone arrived. I tried to mix physical activities in with story times or activity pages. Some need a lot of help. Some weeks I needed everything I planned,others I barely got anything done. It was fun,but challenging. Over the years it seemed like they could do less independently. And they got steadily worse in behavior over the years. I hope that helps.

Answer 2

Not quite my philosophy, more my goals/expectations for my children----

1. I want my children to have respect: for themselves, each other, and our school and its supplies.

2. I want my children to have a voice, and be able to use it in a respectful manner.

3. I want my students to have a sense of pride in theirself and their community.

4.  And most importantly, I want my children to love learning for learning's sake--knowledge is its own reward.

If I had to put that in a philosophy, I guess it would go something like this:

Preschool children learn best through play.  Incorportating early learning concepts in a relaxed, small group atmosphere encourages increased retention and teacher/child interaction.  Introducing children to social concepts such as respect, pride, and a love of learning is, to me, equally important as introducing math, language, and science concepts.

Answer 3

Mine is patience, patience, patience. Always remember, they're learning and they're just kids. Sometimes, their attitudes are so grown up and I almost feel like I should argue with them as if they were my peer, but again, patience and reminding myself that they're just children and all they need is love and a good learning environment. That's my philosophy.

I figured you didn't want my lesson plan, so I hope I helped and answered your question!

Answer 4

To keep learning fun and alternate between active and quiet times.

short and sweet.

Answer 5

Let them learn at their own pace, as naturally as possible through the course of daily life.

Here's some info that may help:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

I also believe in setting up an environment that is conducive to learning:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Hope this helps!