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What the new normal means for preschool learning

Offices, schools, and other establishments have been asked to suspend operations to stop the spread of COVID-19. Academic institutions have been doing online learning to try to stick to the academic calendar. How will the new normal impact preschool learning? As the world heals from COVID-19, people will have to stay apart physically but grow closer through innovations. For preschool educators, using conferencing and video platforms will be the new normal. They can communicate with parents and students through Microsoft and Google video conferencing or other platforms with a similar purpose, should schools remain closed come the following academic year. If schools resume, PLAY Preschool believes it is best to work with reduced ratios until it is safe to get back to the status quo. As children reenter preschool, it would be more favorable to work with fewer kids in the classroom to help alleviate feelings of anxiety among teachers, parents, and kids. Doing this will make every...
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A PLAY Preschool PSA: Teaching altruism in kids

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At PLAY Preschool in Silverlake, California, one of the most important things adults teach children is the value that can be found helping their classmates as well as their parents. When children learn at a young age, just how important it is and what a difference it can make to lend a hand, they bring this altruistic attitude with them as they grow older. Image source: cincinnatiparent.com Image source: cnbc.com But at this young age, learning how to help others starts both at home and at school. At home, children can be taught to do chores and help around the house. Even at a young age, children can readily accomplish simple tasks such as throwing the trash or putting clothes in the hamper. When parents ask their young kids to do such chores, it becomes a habit, which later can evolve into the children initiating altruistic acts. In school, PLAY Preschool explains that the earliest lessons on altruism come in various forms and activities. In preschool, child...
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