Who is really teaching preschool?

Today, I happened by this class to see what was up and while there, I discovered the real teacher hard at work play.

This young teacher (a Pre-K student) was holding a set of cards that had been made for the transportation activity box. Each card had a different color of car on the front along with another set of cards with color words on them…

The “teacher” held up each color word card and asked her very attentive “student” to say the name of the color word on the card then spell the color word out loud…

The “teacher” and her “student” went through each card until every color word had been read aloud and spelled aloud…

After each color word was spelled out loud the “teacher” would then announce – okay let’s sing it! Both the “teacher” and the “student” would then break out and sing a little tune…

“G-R-E-E-N”

“G-R-E-E-N”

“G-R-E-E-N”

And then move on to the next color word…

Normally, I would say that perhaps this approach to teaching is a bit outdated or perhaps not developmentally appropriate and suggest an approach that is more play based or process oriented…

But who am I to interfere when the real professionals are at work play?

Cards and color words are from PreKinders!

Deborah J Stewart

Deborah J Stewart

Every time I think I know everything I need to know about teaching young children, God says, "Hold on a minute!" and gives me a new challenge.

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With each new challenge that you overcome, you will find yourself better equipped and more passionate about teaching young children.

God didn't call wimps to lead, teach, or care for His children. Nope, he has high expectations, so get ready. You will have to give your very best but after teaching for over 30 years, I can tell you that it is a wonderful and rewarding journey.

Whenever your calling feels hard, just remember, 'He who began a good work in you (and in the children you serve) will be faithful to complete it.'

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