Project Based Learning in Preschool
 
 Project-Based Learning for Preschool   Family Tree Art Project        My preschool class consists of 20 students ages 3.5 to 4 years old. All of my students are English Language Learners and we are located in Guangzhou, China. Our curriculum focuses on :     Developing language and literacy skills  Helping students become creative thinkers  Understanding the world around us and a sense of self  Developing fine and gross motor skills  Helping students develop essential life skills necessary for kindergarten  Developing an understanding of mathematics      In my own classroom, I often refer to the   California Preschool Learning Foundations Guidelines  to  make sure that my students are meeting age-appropriate milestones by the time they are four years old. The California Preschool Learning Foundations focuses on four different areas:     Social and emotional development    Language and literacy    Fine and gross motor skills    Mathematics          Keeping these mile...