Author Archives: Arvinder Kaur

April 09,2014

“STEM in Preschool”

By Arvinder Kaur
Brain building / literacy / Multiple Intelligence / science / Thinking
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Advances in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (Based on work from the Boston Children’s Museum) What is STEM- STEM is an acronym.It was used originally by the US government to describe fields of study that helped immigrants get work visas: science, technology, engineering, and math.Today,

April 02,2014

“A Word About Workbooks”

By Arvinder Kaur
Classroom Management / exploration time / literacy / Multiple Intelligence / school readiness / Thinking
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Workbooks and worksheets are showing up more and more in early childhood programs. Not just as additional or enrichment activities, but as an important instructional focus. Of course, the use of worksheets is not new. But what is disturbing is the amount of time children are now being asked to “le

February 17,2014

Science is the Art of Invention

By Arvinder Kaur
exploration time / literacy / Multiple Intelligence / school readiness / science / Thinking
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“Equipped with her five senses, child explores the universe around her and we call that adventure Science.” ~Edwin Powell Hubble,1954 In both science and art the “good stuff’ is not necessarily the end product but the learning and fun of the journey. When we provide children with a d

January 31,2014

Early Literacy and language- Why Begin with Infants?

By Arvinder Kaur
literacy / parenting / school readiness / Thinking
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“Babies need social interactions with loving adults who talk with them, listen to their babbling, name objects for them, and give them opportunities to explore their worlds.”– Sandra Scarr (developmental psychologist ) Literacy is a process of adding new skill to the one before and whi

January 15,2014

“Look What I Did!”-The Science of Kids and Toys- Guided by Ellen Booth Church

By Arvinder Kaur
exploration time / literacy / Multiple Intelligence / parenting / school readiness / science / Thinking
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How many times have you heard your child say, “Look what I did…Look what I found” with delightful amazement? The discovery of an interesting flower, rock, or button may seem inconsequential to adults but can become the basis for great opportunities for thinking, problem solving and fun.A walk

December 27,2013

Techniques for Using Art in Science Drawing, Charting and Graphing

By Arvinder Kaur
literacy / Multiple Intelligence / science / Uncategorized
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There are a many different ways to help children translate what they have learned about a science concept into abstract and artistic representation. This is an important skill because it not only allows children to apply what they have learned (and to demonstrate their understanding) but it also inv

November 26,2013

Talking and Listening to Children in the Classroom- Guided by Ellen Booth Church

From the moment children arrive to the end-of-day song, two-way communication is crucial for developing language and literacy skills. Greeting Time: Getting to Know One Another Arrival is one of the best times for one-on-one conversations with children. Such talks help to engender a sense of belongi

November 15,2013

The Art of Thinking in Preschool Children

By Arvinder Kaur
literacy / parenting / Questioning / Thinking / Uncategorized
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“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”– Albert Einstein Thinking is the magic word in education today. This is as it should be … because it is the lack of curriculum integrated thinking skills activities that has produced a nation of children who can get the “right” an

November 06,2013

Childhood Development of Fine Motor Skills

Fine motor skills involve using the small muscles of our hands and coordinating with the rest of the body. Fine motor movements enable functions such as writing, threading beads, holding small objects, good handwriting and fastening clothing. Weaknesses in fine motor skills can affect a child�

October 16,2013

Scaffolding: How to Help Your Child Problem-Solve

By Arvinder Kaur
Child's wellbeing / parenting / Thinking
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“To know how to suggest is the great art of teaching.” —Henri Frédéric Amiel As parents, it is difficult to see our children struggle. Whether our child is having trouble tying his shoes or having difficulty with his homework, we want to jump in and help our child solve his problems. W