Among all the changes that impact a child’s early life, one of the most significant is the move from early education and care setting to a full-time school. The following article provides Educators with a guide on planning supportive transition practices for preschoolers going to primary school the following year including practical ideas to involve children, partnering with families, collaborating with other professionals, planning transition programs and more.
Help children develop their scissor skills with this simple activity.
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This is a take on the popular song "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Turn Around". Here, children will be scarecrows and they will be doing different body movement actions. This is great for toddlers and preschoolers to join in and follow along.
For children in the Preschool room, it's an exciting year ahead as they being their transition to big school. During the year, preschoolers will be involved in a variety of shared experiences that enables them to develop a variety of skills in preparation for school.
This Halloween counting song is simple and easy for toddlers and preschoolers to learn. Children can use their fingers as they say each verse and also include actions of what each monster says.
The Halloween Songs and Rhymes Posters are great to display within the learning environment for Halloween! These are easy and catchy songs to teach children based on a Halloween theme. These songs include action and counting songs which can be used during group time or during transitions.
Children can create these pumpkins as part of Halloween celebrations.
This Halloween, create a monster wreath to hang in the room.
What to do:
The Halloween I Spy is a great counting game for children, Children have to count the correct "scary" picture objects and write the correct amount next to the picture. These can be laminated and children can circle the objects as they count. Great to use as a Halloween activity.
Monster Colour Match is a simple and fun activity that enables children to choose the correct colour of the monster from the colour options given. This is great activity for colour recognition and for children learning colours.
Laminate these for long lasting. Children can peg, add blocks, add playdough, circle the correct colour they choose.
