High-Pressure Preschools: How Much is Too Much? Too Much Peace and Quiet Preschool is a time for learning to cooperate and develop longer attention spans, but some teachers unintentionally place elementary-level expectations on preschool children to sit still and be quiet. Sitting and listening to a story, having calendar time, and checking the weather are all part of whats called “circle time” in preschool. This 15-20 minute sit-down period is best if it also includes some singing or movement activities to keep children engaged. Asking preschool children to sit longer than 20 or 30 minutes (depending on their age) is an unrealistic expectation, especially if they are not allowed to get their wiggles out in between. -Sara
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:42:13 +0000
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