Preschool Education Tips

Since March 2009, Bhawna Patkar has served as the CEO of Acceleration Academy in Sunnyvale, California. Alongside her staff, Bhawna Patkar provides self-paced learning to preschool-aged children. There are several ways to ensure your preschool class is safe, well-ordered, and productive without interfering with learning.

There are multiple ways to teach your students implicitly. By organizing the room effectively, with clear boundaries, children can engage in the activities designated for those spaces without disrupting their peers doing something else. Explain the rules for behavior in each section of the classroom. By labeling shelves and containers with pictures of the contents, students can learn to clean up after themselves and put things away properly, while also honing their visual learning skills.

Though preparation is an important aspect of teaching young children, embracing spontaneity is also valuable. Adjust your lesson plans to accommodate your students’ current interests. If they gravitate toward a certain activity, turn it into a learning opportunity. Meeting them where they are will build their trust and deepen their engagement.