Everything You Need to Know About Early Childhood Group Learning
There are many ways to keep kids organized in the classroom. Research has shown that while small group instruction has many benefits, it is one of the most underutilized and ineffectively implemented instructional strategies in early childhood classrooms. Surrendering some control to young children as they learn together can be an intimidating concept. Understandably, this teaching format can add an element of chaos to your preschool classroom – yes, herding cats comes to mind! However, if you give children the opportunity to learn together, your lesson can go places you might not expect and prove to be a rewarding experience as you can tailor your learning to the needs of a smaller group. What is group learning in preschool? Before we focus on small group learning, let's unpack what group learning is. It sounds straightforward – children learn together as a group. Don't we do that anymore? There are two ways educators can practice group learning: Whole group learning is a st...