Being faced with a screaming toddler intent on running naked down the corridor is never a pleasant experience, albeit not an uncommon one. Toddlers and preschoolers are capable of feeling the same emotions as adults, but with life experience at a minimum, the ability to identify and control emotions is often lacking. Helping little ones learn how to manage emotions … [Read more...] about Teaching Toddlers and Preschoolers about Emotions (MGT)
Friends and Feelings
Happy Day (MGT)
This week the Mother Goose Time theme of Friends and Feelings focuses on identifying emotions. The Teacher Guide makes quickly putting together a day of fun and learning a simple task. Most of the materials needed for the crafts and activities are included in the monthly themed box and all other materials are listed separately and include materials … [Read more...] about Happy Day (MGT)
Saying Hello and Making Friends (MGT)
September is "Friends and Feelings" month with Mother Goose Time. The first week is concentrated on making friends. We spent sometime reviewing the many ways we can say hello to our friends; waving, speaking or signing "hello," or sharing hugs and kisses. We discussed the many places we can find current friends and make new ones including many places in our … [Read more...] about Saying Hello and Making Friends (MGT)
