TOP TEN SOCIAL SKILLS TAUGHT IN PRESCHOOL...
1) Sharing
2) Appropriate behavior (no pushing, hitting, etc.)
3) Appropriate Language (no potty language, being polite, etc.)
4) Taking turns (with toys, crayons, scissors, speaking in turn, etc.)
5) Paying Attention
6) Following Directions
7) Helping in the Classroom
8) How to Line Up (and stay in line until you get to a destination)
9) How NOT to spread germs (hand washing, covering mouth with a sneeze, etc.)
AND, believe it or not...
10) Public Speaking (yes, sometimes it is difficult to respond to the teacher in front of your friends)
TOP TEN THINGS I'VE LEARNED FROM MY PRESCHOOLERS...
1) Patience, Patience and More Patience
2) How to Appreciate the Little Things
3) The Value of a Surprise Hug
4) How to Forget About a Mistake Quickly -- No Grudges!
5) Silence Sometimes Means... "I don't understand".
6) Ignoring Directions Can Mean... "I need a little guidance".
7) Speaking silently can get more attention than a loud voice.
8) Turn on a smile and completely change the mood of a room.
9) Independence fosters self esteem.
10) The biggest ideas often come from the smallest packages!
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A Preschool Sharing Site
- Ms. Anne
- I am a preschool teacher and a mom who loves working with young children. I think there is nothing more rewarding than seeing the excitement on a child's face when he or she discovers something new. I created this site because I would like to share ideas about the early childhood years -- crafts, activities, books, and more --with other teachers and parents... and I invite others to share your ideas with me. Keep reading to learn how we can help some worthy children's organizations at the same time.
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