The thought process behind teaching pre-school students

start a new post in your blog that explains your thought process and rationale behind the test items and essay item(s)


While working with younger children, especially preschool aged kids, you should keep in mind that the test should not be too difficult.

I have chosen the tests that I have because I feel that they fall right into the right age appropriate level for the kids, and the essay question would fit well for them as well and not be overly bearing either.  The first question I picked is a verbal question so that the children can first get used to hearing and seeing the letters both.  This way the teacher will be able to tell if they know what they are doing with the letter knowledge.

Second I have chosen matching question.  The students will then be able to see the question and answer both and match them up to the proper answers.  This will help the teacher to see if they understand the upper and lowercase matches of letters.

With the third question I have picked to use the written compensation.  The teacher will be able to tell  if the kids can fill in the missing letters on a page and also if the kids have good coordination with scissors and glue.

Finally with the third question it is my essay question.  I feel that this way the students will grasp the concept of writing neatly.  It will give the teacher the chance to grade on how neatly they can write their letters.  This is a very important thing to accomplish while going through school.