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Tracing the Traits – How to become a Good Preschool Teacher?

Bachpan Play School — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 06:24:50 +0000

In the literal ’70s in India, Early Education and Preschools did not actually attract the larger attention that it was supposed to.

Long back, our society had this perception of treating preschool teachers as not so professional personnel. This included taking preschool teaching as a job for granted that can be done by anyone. It was also often associated only with women, and especially women who were housewives, or did not have much to do. There was an unconscious bias against preschool teachers who were often thought of as not contributing much to society.
How did we then deal with such a perception???

A lot of the buzz around this was because of the way in which preschools traditionally worked in the Indian society. We could find regular women in our neighborhood, especially housewives running small preschools in their houses itself. To correct this perception has then required a change in the larger idea of running a pre-school.

It could also be said that such perceptions are beginning to deconstruct in some parts of the country. This change can be attributed to the existence of certain good preschools operating professionally. They focus on the quality of the education and also the educators. The educators are professionals that destroy the pre-conceived notions attached with the preschool teaching methodology.

With various institutions taking up early educational courses seriously, we can see a number of people taking up Nursery Teacher Training for higher studies, including males who are well-read, specialized in the field of teaching, and much more. It is this setting up of standards for good teaching that this blog is aimed at, and how to reach there.

Advice for a New Preschool Teacher!
Once the clouds around the notions of considering preschool teaching as a professional’s task got clear, the natural line of inquiry leads to asking what is the criteria of a good preschool teacher or how to become a good preschool teacher?

The list is not at all difficult, just a blend of following preschool teacher tips and traits along with certain Advice for a New Preschool Teacher is all that needs to be adopted.

• Power of Passion!
A preschool teacher has to be passionate & inherently excited with the idea of being with children. There is no other way to do this job & excel at it unless you’re connected with your heart and soul to what you’re dealing with. Passion can be the only drive to perform a task that can otherwise be demanding & exhausting at times. Best of the teachers are passionate about the idea of working with children & teaching them the basic skills of life. And this is what is needed!

However, what is meant by passion is not necessarily the motherly emotion of spending time with children. The passion can come for various other reasons. Just the idea of helping small children learn the basic life skills that can define their success later on, providing parenting tips to guardians & help the society, in general, can be very exciting for many youngsters like us! Also, the bundle of sweetness that children are, does work for many teachers.

• The CAP Formula: Being Composed, Affirm and Patient!
As we all know, working with children is not always hunky dory, and things are bound to get messy at times. What really defines a good teacher is how they behave in situations when children are just not ready to listen to them, or how to make them work when they are in a good state of mind to do everything properly.

We cannot say that patience is a virtue possessed by all. But, it is something that can be cultivated & worked towards. There can be situations when teachers end up losing their calmness & dealing with children harshly. However, a good teacher will always be able to reflect on the situation and take lessons from it. It is about being able to learn from mistakes quickly & having some realistic expectations from toddlers that defines a good preschool teacher.

• Creativity and Personal Touch – Master Keys to teaching!
One thing that every preschool teacher tips series will tell you is that no children in the classroom would want to follow a strict pattern of working & learning. Following a similar set of practices & activities for a few days is enough to bore the children & make them disinterested in the classroom learning. Thus, the ways of keeping classrooms vibrant & exciting for children is to always be on your feet and come up with creative styles of functioning. A curriculum will only suggest you a few fun activities & tasks, but it takes a lot more than that to get children interested. Also, teachers have to be creative in their ways of connecting personally with every child since personal connections with them are extremely crucial.

All of this also goes back to how passionate & dedicated a teacher is to their job. A good teacher will always travel that extra mile to ensure that the classroom space is a happy space for every child. This requires taking the job personally.

• Fluidity and Limits: Balancing the Super Powers!
As mentioned above as well, engaging with children in one set pattern can be difficult. It is also unfair towards the little ones at a certain level. Their mood swings & unpredictable behaviors are something that cannot & should not be curtailed. Thus, the ability to allow fluidity in the timetable & not get agitated by it is something that a good teacher should possess. They realize that things will not always go as planned and make room for those diversions.

However, at the same time, it is also crucial to define limits of behavior in the class. There are always some actions & behavior’s that a preschool teacher must know to prohibit & discourage. Thus, the art of getting this balance right must be known to a good preschool teacher.

The above list only highlights certain essential characteristics that a good preschool teacher possesses or can be acquired in order to become a pro at preschool teacher tips. The experiences of the classroom bring up these factors in a more nuanced manner & above everything else a teacher aspiring to become great at their job, should always be aware and expect the new challenges. Self-reflection, in that sense, is one of the crucial characteristics that any aspiring preschool teacher must look forward to…
Till then … GOOD LUCK!!!

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Good Touch and Bad Touch: Guarding the Safety of your Child!

Bachpan Play School — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 11:48:09 +0000

In the world full of fairy tales, we often address our little babies as prince or princess growing up to rule the world. But it is your responsibility to show them the reality of the world. Most probably being a parent you will try your best to be around your kid as much as possible and safeguard him or her in every way, but can you be everywhere?

The answer is a saddening NO!

Moreover, when your kid starts growing, he or she gradually becomes independent to flutter their wings in the society. So, in either case, you will have to teach your child the right way to tackle this world on their own.

It is undeniably true that you cannot assure that every person your baby will meet will nurture him as you do! Chances are that strangers might try to touch or harm your kids in a wrong way that the little ones might not be prepared for or aware of. Thus, to keep your child safe, your dear ones must be aware of the concept of Good Touch and Bad Touch and how to understand the intentions.

With all that we teach our children, it is our duty to teach them the lesson of Good Touch and Bad Touch as well. Your innocent child should know enough to understand the emotions of love, care, and affection along with actions like appropriate touch or sexual abuse. Kids should be honest with the parents to let them acknowledge any such actions happening to them. So, here are some ways to teach him or her about the Good Touch and Bad Touch in the right manner-

Cherish a bond of Trust!

Building a bond of trust with your children is very significant to the fact that your child will talk to you about everything that happens to him. If your kid doesn’t trust you then trying out further will be hard. Initially, you should make your child comfortable enough to avoid hiding things from you and rely on you for a good piece of advice in case of any problems.

So, giving space to the little ones to confide in you must be your foremost steps in making your child understand the concept of good touch and bad touch.

Securing the Personal Property

In this modern paced era, it’s never too early. So, give some basic information to your kiddo about the genitals. Tell them about the areas on their body that are very private to them and no one has an authority to touch them without their permission.

Educate them enough that they won’t let anyone touch their private parts besides you at the time of cleaning. They should understand it is their personal property that they need to safeguard their body from malicious people. Besides, your kid should be aware of the basic functions of each part very well and know the difference between a healthy good touch on the body and bad or harmful touch.

Be Cautious with your Language

Speak in the tone that encourages your baby, so that they can train their minds in such a way that they can remain safe in their own company. Especially while you are telling your little one about the anatomy, you ought to use appropriate words and language. Make sure they should be proud of their body, know the use of it, and there isn’t anything dirty.

Moreover, explain the key differences between male and female body. Be easy on your talks and make them grasp all the concerned information in a simple and healthy language.

NO means NO!

Teach your child to say NO to things they do not feel like doing or does not feel good about. Assure them of their rights of saying NO to any kind of unreasonable touch or activity happening to them without their will.

Tell them if something like this happens that seems like a bad touch, then they shouldn’t be afraid of expressing their voice or never take it as their fault. Besides, your kid should immediately say NO or stop the person if he/she is touching him or her in an inappropriate way. They should know how to put themselves in the safe spot by screaming and gathering people around. If there is no one around them, then probably they can get away or rush out from that particular place.

Another aspect that needs to be taken care of is that the child should not be alone around the molester again. Thus, ultimately maintaining a sense of secured zone for the safety of the child, when they’re with parents.

Set them free

Being a parent you can teach them to be safe but should not restrict or force them from doing various activities in any way. Besides, enforcing your love in the form of hugs and kisses or holding the child close to you all the time should not be the only option.

Whether it’s a relative, or anyone, set your child free to let them decide who and how to meet. This does not mean encouraging the habit of ignoring people in the little ones but does mean that you should not force them to meet anyone. Understand it should be the decision of your kids’ that he or she likes the pat or hug or a kiss from the relatives or not.

It is very important to grasp an opportunity to talk about the Good Touch and Bad Touch with your children and tell them so as of how to differentiate between this. After all, the power of awareness will let them know and help them understand what is happening with them in case of adversities.

Being a parent, maintaining your child’s safety is your responsibility and making them understand the same is very important. Explaining the sense of touch with some cute and funny gestures will help you share a comfortable bond with your child. Your touch in a certain manner will help them comprehend comprehensive feelings of love and security.

Be Happy and Be Safe!

And stay updated with us for more such blogs…

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The Story of Mannerism: Inculcating Etiquettes in Toddlers!

Bachpan Play School — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 10:26:56 +0000

Let me warn you that it is not going to be a hassle-free task to teach manners to your child. It is completely true that you cannot expect your toddler to chew with closed mouth unless you tell them to. But your continuous efforts and the way you will focus on the idea of manners will definitely change the scenario.

Being a parent, you cannot deny the fact that your kids will follow you in wrong or right; in fact, whatever you do is being observed by them. So, act like the way you want them to be for the best parenting.

With a very particular research and survey, we’ve listed out top 7 way in which you can inculcate the basic toddler mannerism in your little ones easily.

Token of Salutations

Teach good ways of salutations to your little one to make him polite enough to say hello and bid goodbye to everyone he meets. Apart from this, good morning, good night and birthday wishes should also be taught as and when your child starts understanding the meaning of these little things. This will help him foster a happy habit of wishing everyone!

Importance of ‘IMPORTANT’

Kids are fussy and naughtiness definitely suits their character. But, when it comes to things being important, your child should be manageable enough to know the importance of ‘Important’. And this will only happen when you communicate with your little baby enough to know them well! A toddler might not understand everything, but yet grasps a lot easier. Your affection and love towards them will help them to understand the meaning of words like ‘important’!

Jingles of Respect

Being mannerly doesn’t only involve respecting the parents and just family but everyone who is elder to your kid. They must know basic things to do to show respect and make the elderly feel the regard that is being done. For an instance- when any elder visits your house, your kid should simply greet and meet them happily.

Manners in the Table Territory

Once your kid is sensible enough to understand what is going on in his surroundings, then the tables manners are really vital for him to learn. Dining lounge should have no distractions such as phones, tablets, video games, etc. Chewing the food properly, eating sensibly, taking the appropriate servings, quoting their opinions of servings etc. are some of the vitals to remember for your little ones to cater to the table territory.

Three Golden Phrases

Your kid should follow the basic etiquettes concerning the language as well as their words should be humble. You can teach them three important phrases such as- Thank you, Excuse me, and Please. This will help your kid to develop a habit of saying these golden phrases and adapt to their usage.

Bag of Behavior

Manners are one of the first character traits that reflect the personality, background, and upbringing of a person in general. On certain occasions and concerning certain places, your child should know what kind of behavior, in general, should be followed.

At such a tender age it is next to impossible to teach children to behave sensibly to show how well-mannered he is. But, a little effort here and there will definitely let him know the difference between cribbing and asking, good and bad and very simple actions like these. They should follow a certain set of etiquettes while at public places such as gardens, movie theatres, family outings etc.

Rising Role-Models

Not just everything you tell, but your child will definitely grasp everything you do to learn without even effective demonstration. And thus, your actions will affect them greatly. Strive to become a great inspiration for your toddler. So, that he/she follows your good habits and be in his best manners. After all, all your kids want to be is just like his/her father or mother.

All the basic manners can only be taught with time; if you will rush to your baby then he will be obstinate and will start ignoring whatever you say.

So, try giving good examples to your kid and some bribes in the form of little appreciations too, in order to make them work hard to get those trophies before they get used to those good habits.

After all, manners cost nothing…

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Is your child a victim of Communication Gap? Let’s bridge it together…

Bachpan Play School — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 12:10:36 +0000

Even though we talk to our kids on regular basis but still there exists a gap that remains uncovered and distant.

Gone are the days when children used to readily listen to their parents’ advice without asking questions. Nowadays, children prefer clarifications and discussions over every decision taken by their parents as they are no longer the models of patience in the boundaries.

Is it really that tough to let your children feel free to share their secrets in front of you? I guess it is if you remain stubborn and behave like an authoritative parent rather investing some efforts to become your child’s first friend.

AND THIS IS WHAT IS TO BE FIXED!!!

With an increasing population and influence of western culture in the picture of life, the nature of parents in India has also been influenced. Just like a Regular App Update, the Indian section of parental society is also updating them in accordance with the situation.

But yet, there lies a gap that needs to be bridged…COMMUNICATION GAP!!

Communication gap can a lot of time bring a major distance between families. Rather than showering behavioral and psychological training on your kids, let’s take a turn to teach parents some of the tips to build the blocks of communication gap between them and their children.

So, we are here with some of the easy behavioral related tips to follow to strengthen the bond between families, especially kids and parents.

Trust them… They’re not to be suspected!

Never be dubious about the honesty of your child as you will soon lose the confidence you invested over years in your kid. Your little one should consider you as a good friend and should give you much importance to ask for your advice rather than hiding away or being afraid of you.

Make him feel that you will trust him no matter what and you’ll be always there for them through thick and thin. It is then, that they will share even their mistakes and will let you solve the things.

Say no to Dictate… Unless you’re a HITLER!!!

We often tell our kids that a stubborn person fetches nothing but anger. But, when it comes to us, we end up behaving like one!

The definition of a perfect parenting is yet in dizzy mode. But still, there are some highlights to follow that can illuminate the path to your baby’s heart. Listening to your younger ones is one of them. You can’t practice perfect parenting if you have no patience to listen to your kid’s choices and demands along with quoting yours.

It’s high time that we stop dictating like a Hitler and start listening. To avoid the bad effect on toddler development, you should be flexible with the guidelines you follow to keep your baby under your eyes. And yes, those regulations ought to be reasonable!!

A token of Appreciation is a must!

A child looks upon his guardians for the satisfaction of appreciation and wishes to make them feel proud. So, it’s always beneficial and expected to keep boosting your little one’s morale verbally and physically when they do something good or shows even the simpler acts of kindness.

Always encourage and make them ready for new opportunities. This small boost in self-esteem will make them a better person and will nourish your relationship with love and warmth.

Freeze your hot head and take a chill pill!!

Just like other children, your child will make a lot of mistakes but it is your duty to point out those mistakes with politeness and relevant illustrations. We know you are way smarter and a pro at almost every thing! But, making children feel that you can and will always do better than them will not help out their faulty acts.

Practice a control on your emotions and completely avoid shouting at them. Simpler acts of anger and frustration can make this worse for you and for your children, making them stubborn and feel worthless. A continuous approach of anger with children might also end up not listening to you at all.

A family that dines together stays together…

We understand you and your partner might be busy earning bucks during the day to support your daily needs. Hectic schedules hardly let families have a meal together. But, it is important to understand the significance of spending family time. At least, you can make time and practice to have one meal together daily.

So if you wish to have a great conversation to know about each other’s day, then it is always a great idea to have dinner together. This will develop a habit in your little ones to share things with you regularly and help them stick to this habit in future as well.

Basically, bridging communication gap does not cost you economically, but mentally and physically! You will need to develop such a bond with your child that he/she would never hesitate to share their emotions, problems, ups and down and happy moments with you starting from childhood.

For the best toddler development, it is very important as a parent to invest some precious moments and lots of time in your child. Ease of communication from the very beginning will avoid letting your kid to follow the wrong path intentionally or unintentionally.

This friendliness from the beginning will never let you keep your child in the loop when they will push their boundaries in their teenage.

Till then, we wish you a happy parenting!

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Give a Power-packed Lunchbox to your Growing Toddler!

Bachpan Play School — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 12:18:04 +0000

Eating healthy is very important for everybody especially in a schedule packed with lots of physical and mental tension. Being an adult, you know the importance of healthy food and munching timely with home-cooked meals. But your kids will definitely find one or more different ways to eat out almost every day. To streamline the focus and alertness of your child towards a home-cooked manner, you need to cater to them healthy food every now and then.

Our mothers might have tried the best to make us follow the healthy diet throughout the day but yet there lies a drawback of presence when mothers are not around, especially at school! To tackle the situation, the concept of lunchbox has definitely aided mothers better.

Lunchbox is one of the most powerful tools for parents to stick their child to a health-pact diet when they’re not around, especially during the school hours. But, it’s not easy to make a fully power-packed lunchbox or make your child eat healthily. There lies a whole lot of efforts of what and how to give and what not! So, here are some ideas to make your kids eat healthily-

Interest them with Food

Kids are really fussy these days, so try to make food versatile and interesting for them. You can pack various types of food like a fruit, some yogurt, carbohydrates and some healthy snacking options to make them allure enough to eat them all without plunging on food from outside. Kids are really smart and know your ways of making them eat healthily, so don’t forget to appreciate their healthy eating habits every day.

Make it new! Almost regularly…

Do not hang over the same food daily. Keep on introducing new food items to your food list every now and then. Teach your baby to avoid being choosy and always be open to food while trying new things and new flavors. Every food item has a taste and benefit of their own that needs to be focused upon. You need to bring new spices, fruits, and vegetables and keep encouraging them to eat for their good.

Set a Good Example.

Do you think your little one will prefer eating veggies when you are eating junk? Obviously not, kids follow what they observe. Being a parent, it is our responsibility to set a good example by eating healthy as much as possible.

It goes with Educating!

Your child will not listen until you tell him why it is vital to eat healthy food rather than street junkies. We always think that our kids will learn everything at school but some major moral lessons are to be taught by the parents and not teachers. So, try to develop a habit of eating healthy in your toddler to let him foster a good habit further.

Make it look Twerky!

You can add various healthy things to unhealthy meals. It is very easy to add veggies without making your baby angry. Make a nice sandwich will all veggies with a little hint of mayonnaise that will persuade your toddler to eat it all with fun. Healthy eating is not a difficult task, all you need is to try different ways out for effective parenting to let your kid grasp healthy eating habits. So, it’s all about making your food look twerky and tasty.

With this, let us discuss some yummy and quick lunchbox ideas for your toddlers to enjoy their school meal time.

Delicious Oats Idli is easy and steady to cook and a treat to eat. Your child will definitely like it much.
Chila made of Moong Dal is awesome to add proteins while being tasty.
Upma is easy to cook and definitely a very satisfying dish for children to keep full during school hours.
Mushroom and Lentils Burgers are one of the healthiest treats with a delicious look. Make patty of the burger using various boiled lentils, veggies like mushroom, soybeans etc. Add salads as an extra filling.
Almost all vegetables can be made into a club sandwich, which of course are loved by little ones. Add a bit of flavor with spices, lettuce, and sauces.
Brocolli and Baby corn pasta are one of the easiest and alluring dishes to let your child fall in love with his/her lunchbox.
Make up for a veggie roll in chappati with a punch of sauces and some boiled and mashed veggies.
To allure your child, pack a multi-grain home-made bread or base pizza with veggies, mayo, and cheese
Add his favorite tetra pack of juice which is healthy and suitable for his health.
Make muffins or granola bars for another great lunchbox options.

All in all, for the best parenting, you need to convince your toddler to eat healthy in an enjoyable way.

And that will also include you to eat healthier!

Isn’t it?

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Gangs of Gadgets V/S Child Behavior

Bachpan Play School — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 12:19:59 +0000

– Easy Tips to keep electronic gadgets away from your child!

We all may agree that gadgets are very entertaining. These are the major source of promoting technology in the current scenario and are easily available in the market. Not only are they helpful in various sorts, but are even economical and affordable in accordance to the current luxury trends.

With a positive side to the trending gadgets, the over usage of the same consumes a major part of our day. And thus, we end up getting addicted to them. With a spurt of technology, the new generation is ahead of us in the terms of playing upon technology. It has become a very common problem these days with kids.

Technology without any doubt is very entertaining but it has equal health hazards to you and as well as to your child. The eating habits, mood swings, outdoor activities, sleep pattern and playing hours of your child may all go for a toss if your child too becomes addicted with any of the gadgets like Smartphones, tablets, Laptops, Playstation, etc.

Today, children spend more time playing with electronic toys and not with friends, parents, or siblings. In the words child specialists, parents who allow toddlers and preschoolers to use mobile phone, tablets, television, computers, and iPad for more than 3 hours a day are in ‘danger’ zone on the addiction meter.

To overcome this situation, we have listed 5 simple ways to get your child off these gadgets and rejuvenate the time together.

#1. Meal Time = Family Time

Mealtimes are meant to be together and chitchat about how did we spent our day. This discussion develops a good eating pattern. Rather than actually eating together, families are nowadays much more connected to their smartphones and television during meal times.

It is our duty to engage ourselves and our little ones in some activity and family discussions while eating. Scrap out some good topics to discuss during family time and ask out about the day and well being of each other. Afterall, a family who eats together stays together.

#2. Discouraging the use of Gadgets!

Encourage your little ones to invest more real playtime rather than engaging on games and social media on their gadgets and PSP’s. Restrict and take controls over the usage of gadgets throughout the day and night. Take a mutual decision with your partner that either of you would not sit in front of television or use mobile phones for long hours in front of your child.

Plan a walk after dinner or take your kid on his/her bicycle for small rounds. This will foster more family time and discourage the use of phones all the time.

#3. Sleeping Patterns are a must!

Disturbed sleep leads to more irritability and behavioral disorders. Your sleep matters as much as your eating patterns do and it is the most important phase for your child’s routine. Lay out a pattern of not giving the gadgets to your children during the bed time and let them follow a strict habitual routine of napping and night sleep.

#4. Small Project to edifice Curiosity and Interest.

Projects should not only be restricted to adults. But our little ones can also learn a lot by solving and working on smaller projects. Children are not aware of planning and budgeting and hence, parents can help them realize what time management is all about.

Give your little one a pile of magazine and ask him/her to choose any design or any simples thing, which you could build together. Spend your weekends doing that project with your child. It could be a picture, a little model or something like a small wooden boat etc. Overtime, your child will find the project so interesting that you can choose a project every weekend and continue planning for the same.”

Off course as a parent, your involvement is necessary to help & guide & bring things to work.

#5. Structure your Day!

Plan a day schedule for your child with specified time for meal, playtime with the toys, story time, walk time etc. Plan a 30-minute break for him/her to watch television and be strict about it. Switch off the TV if it becomes an issue between you and your child. Routine change will surely separate him/her from the world of gadgets.

Don’t wait; get your child off the Gadgets RIGHT NOW!! These tips will surely help you fight with this gang of gadgets and win the battle!

COOL TIP

Always remember your child needs you more than anything else! Gadgets can’t replace you. You just need to understand the pattern of behavior associated with its usage and work on it…

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Ensure the Safety of your Preschooler with Easy ‘Safety-Parenting’ Tips!

Bachpan Play School — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:50:26 +0000

Growing is the most beautiful phenomenon in human life…

With very quick changes in your little ones, there arrives a time when he or she needs to make an inevitable change and start exploring the world out of their cocoon.

Going to preschool is one of the firsts in this list! Your child’s transition to preschool will be easy if you constantly talk to him about it beforehand. A sudden shock in an unexpected morning is not at all healthy for your toddler. But, when your baby has an idea about going to school, then his reactions will be somewhat manageable.

To turn his anxiety into excitement you need to practice better parenting. You should be a great guiding hand to understand the changes that they will experience during this transition and build up an excitement around it. But, better be safe than regretting! Toddlership being a very small and crucial age should be kept an eye upon in a very observantly.

Your child’s safety is your responsibility and somewhat in your hands all the time. Even when he/she goes to preschool, it is our duty to make sure he/she is comfortable and knows very well what to do and what not.

To tackle this situation, here are few tips to ensure your toddler’s safety during his preschool days-

Prepare him for the Goodbyes

It should not be like you that are going to drop your kid and you come back leaving him crying at his school. This way his schooling time is of no use. Your child must know why you are saying goodbye and now he will get to see you once the school is over. Make him indulge into something that will keep him busy so that he will bid you bye once and will not create chaos and stressful situation afterward. After all, being a parent, it is your priority to convince your child happy and satisfyingly for learning.

Imbibe the Basic Safety Liners in his routine

Some of the basic safety measures are actually to be imbibed in your toddlers’ life by making them practice from the very beginning. Some of them are:

Not to take anything eatable from strangers outside the school.
Washing hands before and after eating.
Washing fruits before consuming.
Avoid breaking rules and listen to what the teacher says.
Not to fight with anyone
Befriend people of the same age only
Not to go out of school without permission. etc. etc….

Basically, teach him all the basic etiquettes that he needs to practice to be safe.

Keep in touch with the teachers

It is very important to keep asking the teachers and other people in the preschool about your toddlers’ behavior to ensure his safety.

With social media on trend, Whatsapp has become a major source of communicating issues and information to parents of the toddlers easily without a fuss. Stay updated with the school information and daily updates of your child. Communicate regularly with other parents and teachers to work on the same page.

Visit his playschool often to make sure no one bullies your child and no one irritates him apart from the casual kiddy things. Communicate with the teachers if you find anything unsafe in the school beforehand to avoid any issues afterward.

Talk to your little bundle of joy!

Talking to children is very important to maintain the flow of communication always. Developing a habit of sharing things and building a strong communicational bond with your child is very beneficial to keep things smooth and tension free afterward.

It is always best to pre-guide your child to talk to you or immediately inform the teacher in case of any sort of issues during his preschool tenure.

Develop such a kind of self-confidence in your child while giving him best parenting that he never hesitates to stand for himself from the very beginning. This way your child will never fall prey in the hands of others, whether it’s about students or anyone no matter how innocent your baby is.

In nutshell, your child needs utmost encouragement before anything to accept this change in his life. You should be there for him whenever he expects you to be. You must check with the safety inside the school and then teach him a few safety measures to make him independent beforehand.

In the modern world, your kid must know the difference between sweet and safe from the very first stage. So, it’s better to stay updated…

Wish you all a Safer Parenting!

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Enrolling your toddler to Preschool? Right Time for Playschool Admissions!

Bachpan Play School — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 12:12:13 +0000

A common question that arises frequently amongst young parents is what might be the right time to send their kids to play school or opt for the Preschool Admission. Along with this, comes a suggestion to directly opt for Nursery School Admissions or LKG (Lower Kinder Garden). You are not the only parents going through this dilemma. This is the most common question that parents seem to ask the counselors, psychologists, and school teachers.

The answer too is paradoxical. Only you can tell if it’s time for your kid to leave for school. This decision can be taken after observing your child, his/her daily habits and most of all, a correct routine.

Situation 1 – Both you and your partner are busy at work and none of you are able to take care of your child like you wish to…

If this is the case, then send your child to play school. Play schools nowadays enroll toddlers starting from 2 years of age. After the Playschool Admissions, kids will be busy with productive activities. The whole curriculum is designed by experts in such a way that the best possible development of a child will take place. It is perfect for working couples who don’t wish to leave their kids with nannies. They are an informal version of preschool and are open even during summer and winter vacations.

Situation 2 – If you or your partner has enough time to take care of your child.

If this is the case, then you can opt for Preschool Admission when your child is 2 and a half years to 3 years of age. Preschools are more formal and they tend to give kids the right atmosphere to develop a disciplined temperament for school.

Other than this, there are certain factors to consider before making a decision to enroll your child in a playschool or preschool.

How mature is your kid?

If your child is disciplined enough, is accustomed to a timetable, behaves well in your absence and has crossed 3 years, then go for Nursery School Admissions. If your child is fussy and does not obey or understands much, then a direct way to nursery school will not fetch your outcomes. So, preschool education is necessary.

The age of your kid.

If your child is younger than 2 years, and you wish him/her to get used to a timetable, then parents can opt for the Playschool Admissions. If your child has crossed 3 years and has learned basic mannerism at home, then send him/her directly to nursery school.

The preschool itself.

Most of the preschools state the minimum requirement in terms of age, discipline, the ability of the kid to stay away from parents for a long time etc. If you have an eye on any school, which, according to you is THE school for your kid then it would be wise for you to start looking for the details and applications, a couple of months before the school session begins.

Different people say different things, but no one knows your kid better than you. No answer is right or wrong, whatever you decide will be the best for your child.

What is important is your child should get the right foundation structure in the most crucial age of development…

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Gangs of Gadgets V/S Child Behavior – Easy Tips to keep electronic gadgets away from your child!

Bachpan Play School — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 12:06:42 +0000

To overcome this situation, we have listed 5 simple ways to get your child off these gadgets and rejuvenate the time together.

#1. Meal Time = Family Time

#2. Discouraging the use of Gadgets!

Plan a walk after dinner or take your kid on his/her bicycle for small rounds. This will foster more family time and discourage the use of phones all the time.

#3. Sleeping Patterns are a must!

#4. Small Project to edifice Curiosity and Interest.

Off course as a parent, your involvement is necessary to help & guide & bring things to work.

#5. Structure your Day!

Don’t wait; get your child off the Gadgets RIGHT NOW!! These tips will surely help you fight with this gang of gadgets and win the battle!

COOL TIP

Always remember your child needs you more than anything else! Gadgets can’t replace you. You just need to understand the pattern of behavior associated with its usage and work on it…

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Cherish the Preschool Fun at Home with these Parent-friendly Activities!

Bachpan Play School — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:16:00 +0000

With a spurt rise in everyday expenses, most parents are busy trying to earn a living to make sure that their children go to good schools to have the best education within their affordable spirits. As a result, they are so tired that when they return home, they often end up ignoring their children on the offset of the day. Consequently, children are found sitting in front of the television till it is time for bed. That’s the most common case found in households with children these days.

But it is essential that parents do not leave all the ‘fun’ and ‘activities’ for the teacher, they too must spend some time showing children that whatever is available at home can also be adjusted and created into something that is stimulating and entertaining.

Activities for Parents to Conduct at Home

Read out these superbly interesting home activities to engage your child and have a preschool fun at home itself. These activities will not only entertain you and your child but will also help you to build a bond that is closer to your heart.

Surprising Story Time

A simple story read out loud by a mother or father can become a ‘favorite’ one. Read with expression, try to change your voice with every character, show the children the pictures in the book. You could even try enacting out the story with both ‘Mama and Papa’ role-playing. The excitement and laughter will change the atmosphere at home.

DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Dollhouse

A dollhouse is often costly and bulky and then includes more expenses when you have to furnish it. Instead, take a cardboard box, allow the child to paint it with her favorite colors, cut out windows, throw in a few cushions or some spare ‘dupattas’ you might have lying around and your house is ready. The child can sit in it and even have a meal or two in the house that she built and decorated. If the child doesn’t like the idea of turning the cardboard box into a house, turn it into a ‘pretend’ car asking ‘Papa’ to push it around a few times so that he feels he is ‘driving’.

Follow the Leader

The onset of monsoon brings diseases and more diseases. Hence, it is advised to not let children out in the parks or around for playing. This makes the little ones bored and restless with all the pent-up energy. Both the child and the mother or father can benefit from ‘follow the leader’. You can ‘exercise’ by swinging your arms, touching your toes, running in one place, stretching your arms towards the ceiling, etc. Tell your child to imitate your actions, he or she will be thrilled to be able to do the same thing that you are doing and will also make him or her feel more adult-like. This will release all the extra energy, keeping both of you healthier as well as build up a good appetite.

Shopping Spree

Children enjoy filling up bags and baskets. Set up a grocery store, use empty or ‘nearly empty’ boxes you might have at home. You can also use some small containers which can be easily handled by your children. Children will learn the names of not only the items you are ‘selling’ but also numbers. Items can be counted when setting up and asking ‘how many’ and ‘selling’ – encourage the child to ask the cost of everything. If the child has begun learning addition and subtraction in school, items and prices can be added or taken away, thus revising math concepts and skills.

Activities at home allow you to spend time with your child, have fun with him and also mold him in various ways. Make them part of your and your child’s schedule and watch the expressions of joy and thrill on his face every time you are together. Isn’t it fun!!!

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