Good School Foundations Happen Before School

Too often parents make the choice of a preschool or nursery based solely on proximity to the home, a parent's work place or close to a child minder. Many parents failed to realize that the teachers a young child meets at his nursery, or preschool will play a big role in how a child develops emotionally and intellectually.

A preschool teacher is responsible for teaching children, usually up to the age of 5, about things related to intellectual, physical and social growth. They will help the children to interact with others while learning necessary tools to get them ready for kindergarten.

The preschool teacher has a number of general responsibilities in their daily teaching job. They must provide a wonderful learning environment for the children, teach them how to interact with others and help them with their daily needs. The preschool teacher will instruct them in basic educational programs, teach them to be creative and provide them with a safe and caring environment to learn and grow.

With regard to educational aspects, the preschool teacher must prepare daily lesson plans to help the children start learning basic education to get them ready for primary school. The preschool teacher will have a set educational plan each day which the children will be involved with as a group.

The preschool teacher must also prepare creative activities for the children to complete each day. It is important that creativity is a big part of the preschool experience and preschool teachers will prepare various activities for the children to engage in. Things such as arts and  crafts, music and imagination will all play a big role in the creative learning process.

One who is a preschool teacher must also prepare outdoor activities and games for the students. These will help them improve their coordination and motor skills. With that said, the preschool teacher must ensure a safe play environment for the children to engage in activities within.

A preschool teacher must also cater to the basic needs of the children. One who oversees a preschool class must feed the children, serve them beverages and help them with their bathroom needs. They must ensure that they provide a comfortable, nurturing environment for the littlr ones within their care.

Along with teaching the children various things, the preschool teacher must also monitor their development. It is important to know which children are doing fine and which ones may need a little extra help. This will be done by monitoring progress and making notes of the progress of each child.

The preschool teacher is also responsible for meeting with other education professionals and parents of the children. During these meetings, the preschool teacher will discuss their lesson plans, what they are doing to  improve their classroom techniques and how each of the children are doing with their progress.

So, before you settle for the most convenient play school, consider if the teachers you meet at the school you have chosen live up to these criteria. It may be the best thing you will do for your child!