Wednesday, March 18, 2015

What Parents Need To Look For In A Childcare Nursery

A good nursery should have clearly defined policies for everything starting from opening and closing times to dealing with emergencies. As parents it is important to check that the basics are in place to make sure you are able to trust them enough to take responsibility of your precious child. Parents also need to be assured that the nursery is flexible in certain ways, for example if you are late to pick your child in case of an emergency, there should be a responsible adult to look after the child until you arrive. 
Since there are many other children in the facility, you need to check on the illness policy of the nursery. For what type of illnesses should the child be kept home and for how long? In case the child gets sick in the nursery what type of precautions are taken and how is the child treated. 
It is important that you find a nursery that has effective, clear and mutually respectful communication with the parents. The staff members need to discuss any negative or positive aspects of the child on a regular basis. The parents too should be able to approach the staff as and when needed, this is why the open door policy is an important factor. The open door policy needs to remain consistent from the start to the last day that the child leaves school. Many nurseries promote open days for parents to come and check the location however once the child joins the nursery they discourage further discussion. That is not a good sign of an established nurserythe parent teacher communication should be an ongoing process. 
Many parents do not pay attention to this, however the foundation that you have at the nursery goes a long way. Hence how you say goodbye to your child specially till they are settled in is very important.  Starting nursery is a wonderful way of gifting your child with the advantage of extending knowledge, stimulation and skills outside the home environment. Saying goodbye and giving your child the knowledge, confidence and trust that you will return, is an important stage in their emotional and social development and part of your journey as parents.Make sure your nursery is sensitive to this factor and that they treat each child individually. 
If the nursery provides food, make sure you check the level of hygiene it is prepared and also what is on the menu on a regular basis. Many parents are reluctant to ask questions from childcare professionals however it is the right of the parent to know what goes on in the facility that they are child is left. These are factors ever parent should look for whether it is a childcare nursery Dubai, UK, Africa or India. Every child is precious and it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure that they are given the love and protection during the best years of their lives.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Games And Songs For Circle Time At The Nursery In Dubai

Teachers at the Children’s Nursery in Dubai spend a lot of time collecting songs and name games that are winners for breaking the ice in a new class during circle time at the beginning of a new school year. This practice gives teachers a choice of learning and sharing new songs and games with their fellow teachers as well. Soon, with all the available resources, you will be the proud owner of a box full of children's songs and games appropriate for the 18mo-6yo crowd for circle time.
These songs and games are not only appropriate for a Dubai Nursery but also for parents who enjoy using all of these songs at home with their children. If you’re a parent looking for some fun little chants to keep your little trouble maker occupied in the checkout line at the grocery store or to make a car ride a little more fun, this list may be just what you’re looking for, to have fun with your child.
  • Hicklety Picklety Bumblebee - For this name game, sit cross-legged on the floor and pat your knees while you chant in a regular, somewhat emphatic voice . It’s not an easy game for a very small child, so it will be mostly the adult chanting, but the child will have your attention after some time. 
  • Johnny Whoops - This is a name game that starts with an index finger pointing to each finger in succession. Start by pointing at the pinky and when you get to the index finger, “whoops” toward the thumb, say the name on the thumb, then whoops backwards again toward the The sillier and more drawn out your “whoooooooops” the more laughter and excitement you’ll generate. This is a real crowd pleaser with a lot of giggling. 
  • Pig On Her Head - Have the children listen to and learn the song Pig On Her Head by Laurie Berkner. Then fill a bag with small toy animals. Let the child reach in and take one out of the mystery bag and place the animal on his head. Switch the song up by choosing another animal out of the bag or by placing it on another body part. This is a delightful song. 
  • Who Is Missing? - Lay out a blanket or very large scarf on the floor. Ask the child to curl up on the floor, and make a dramatic point of draping the blanket carefully on top. It then becomes a game of peek-a-boo. It's a fun game for little children and is often used to entertain children at the Day Care in Dubai. 
  • Clapping Names - This is a simple yet fun song to sing. Just go around the circle clapping each child’s name with each syllable. 
  • Who Do We Appreciate? - This is by no means a quiet song, so make sure you put on your best voice  and grin, clap your hands and at the end wiggle your fingers up in the air like you’ve won the game.

Monday, March 2, 2015

Tips for Teaching Children How To Clean Up

Teacher's at the Nursery in Dubai may find themselves cleaning toys several times a day. This is not a syndrome or OCD, but the reality is, it's important to keep a tidy room, if not for any other obvious reason, as the room cluttered with toys is a potential safety hazard as well. It can be overwhelming to have tons of toys around. Therefore, measures should be taken to teach the children at the preschool in Dubai how to clean up after themselves, by teachers as well as parents.
Give the child, a good example - The most effective method of teaching children do something is to lead by your own example. Before starting to involve a child in the process, you should focus on giving them a good example. If they never saw you cleaning they are not familiar with the idea. Be consistent with cleaning in their presence. It's easy to make children get used to the tidiness and all of the cleaning process even if it seems they don’t understand, they will catch on eventually.
Start  as soon as possible - You may wonder how young you should start. If the child is able to make such a mess, they are able to place it back where it belongs. It does not mean that they are ready to take on the job of spring cleaning their Dubai Nursery Schools, but train them to put the block sets back into the box. The child may even find these tasks and chores interesting as well.
Make it all about fun - Children, especially preschoolers are stubborn by nature. Therefore, they should not consider cleaning  to be some sort of rule or command. Make sure it is funny and interesting. The teachers at the  Nursery in Umm Suqeim sing songs while helping the children to put their toys back in place or make a game out of it and see who can clean up the fastest and offer a reward. Also, try associating cleaning up with a story, for instance the toy cars need to go back into their garage after a fun filled day or the dolls are tired and should go to sleep.
Make it a team effort - Small children are not able to clean up on their own, especially if they are still trying to teach them to clean up. So make sure to involve all the children and participate along with them so they can follow your actions and take it a funny team activity. Also a use tip for parents is that children love to participate in whatever their 'mum' and 'dad' does at home, so use it to your advantage while teaching them to clean.
Break up the tasks into sequences - Since children have a short attention span and cannot focus on one thing for a long time. They will find cleaning funny, but only for a while and thereafter it becomes frustrating. Take the cue and leave the current task and focus on something else. Encourage the child to clean later, and make it funny again.