METHODS FOR TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE AND SIX
Keywords:
Early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), play-based learning, learning styles, socio-emotional development, language acquisition, individualized instruction, preschool curriculumAbstract
This article examines several approaches to educating young children (ages 3–6) with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices (DAP). It talks about how to accommodate various learning styles, including kinesthetic, visual, and auditory, in the classroom to suit each student's unique requirements. The essay also emphasizes the significance of language acquisition, socioemotional growth, and play-based learning as critical domains for promoting early childhood development. Along with recommendations for establishing a rich, encouraging learning environment, it provides teachers with useful tactics to employ in both scheduled and unstructured learning settings.
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