Dear Dr. Day Care, I enrolled my four year old daughter in a new day care. During the tour, the administrator of the program suggested I should follow the philosophy of the school - teaching my child through play. What does that mean? I didn’t want to ask at the time for clarification, but now I am doubting myself. Don’t children play all the time? Am I doing it wrong? Signed, Love to Play with my Daughter Dear Love to Play with my Daughter, Many child care centers are embracing the idea of learning through play, sometimes referred to as purposeful play. This simply … [Read more...]
Back to School time is here!
If you've stepped foot in a store recently (or really, any time in the past 2 months or so!), you know that the end of August and early September means it is time to go "back to school." At Dr. Day Care we are educating 52 weeks of the year, but even if your child is in daycare, this time of year is great to refresh and refocus. No matter your child's age, this time of year brings a special opportunity to be thoughtful about education. How can you help to reinforce the skills that your child is learning at school and create lifelong learners? Try these quick tips: … [Read more...]
Teaching Meditation
Introducing Meditation to the Classroom Introduce the concept of meditation and mindfulness to Preschool and Pre-K students. The benefits gained from learning concepts of mindfulness at a young age can open the door to understanding strong emotions later on. The goal is a sense of mindfulness and self-awareness to the classroom through exercises like controlled breathing and practicing thankfulness. Meditation in Curriculum The tools that Preschoolers and Pre-K children gain from learning meditation will assist them in learning to calm and relax their bodies inside and outside. As a … [Read more...]
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