Pre-K Teaching Tips (Home and/or School Setting)
Here are some tips for teaching a toddler:
Keep it simple: Toddlers have short attention spans and are still developing their language skills, so it's best to keep instructions and lessons simple and easy to understand.
Use hands-on activities: Toddlers learn best through play and hands-on activities, so incorporating these into your teaching will make it more engaging and effective.
Repeat, repeat, repeat: Toddlers need to hear new information multiple times before it sinks in, so be patient and repeat important information often.
Encourage independence: Give your toddler opportunities to try new things and make their own choices, as this will help them develop a sense of autonomy and self-confidence.
Show enthusiasm: Toddlers are easily inspired and motivated by the enthusiasm of others, so show excitement and encouragement when teaching them new things.
Be consistent: Stick to a schedule and routine as much as possible, as this will help your toddler understand what to expect and feel more secure.
Be positive: Positive reinforcement and praising your toddler for their efforts and accomplishments will help them develop a love for learning.
Get down to their level: Physically getting down to your toddler’s level makes them feel seen and heard, and also makes it easier for you to understand their perspective.
Read and sing with them. Reading and singing is a great way to introduce new words and concepts to your toddler in an engaging way and help them to develop their language skills.
Showing patience is the key, Toddlers are still learning and developing, so they may not always understand or comply with what you're teaching. Be patient and understanding and don't get discouraged.