Apples and Bananas Preschool

Learning to spell is a critical skill for children to master in the early elementary years. Good spelling abilities lay the foundation for strong reading and writing skills. However, memorizing the correct sequence of letters in words is often a struggle for young learners. As a parent, there are many fun and engaging ways you can help your child learn spelling words at home. Here are 10 of the best strategies: 1. Make Spelling Hands-On Children learn best when multiple senses are engaged. Get your child actively involved in spelling by having them build words with letter tiles, trace words in sand or shaving cream, shape pipe cleaners into letters, or use alphabet stamps. The tactile experience helps ingrain the letter patterns into memory. 2. Play Word Games Turn spelling practice into a game to make it more motivating. Play classics like Hangman, Scrabble, Boggle, or Bananagrams using your child’s spelling words. Online games and apps like... Read more

Summer is here and it’s the perfect time for preschoolers to enjoy fun activities both indoors and outdoors. At Apples and Bananas Preschool in Bopal, we have put together a list of engaging summer activities that will keep your 3-5 year olds entertained, active and learning all season long. Indoor Summer Activities When the summer heat gets too intense, bring the fun inside with these creative indoor activities: 1. Make homemade ice cream in a can. This easy science experiment teaches kids about changing states of matter while making a yummy treat. 2. Coloring and Painting Provide coloring sheets, washable markers, crayons, and paints for kids to express their creativity and develop fine motor skills. 3. Arts and Crafts Set up a crafting station with supplies for painting, drawing, making... Read more