by Lynsey Hemstreet
lynsey.hemstreet@university-of-phoenix-online.net
University-of-phoenix-online.net Columnist

How does coloring, finger-painting, and fighting benefit you? They're all part of building a great career in early childhood education.

Although playtime may seem pointless, most of the time children at-play are learning valuable motor and social skills. Finger-painting? Creative expression and color theory. Building with blocks? Basic engineering. Fighting over the red crayon? The need to share with others.

If you want to help youngsters learn basics like these, consider earning a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education. You’ll learn child psychology, curriculum, and instruction; teaching strategy; and even how to recognize potential learning disabilities. It’s also important to round out your teaching resume by taking some classes in art, music, science, and physical education, which are subjects that you may need in your new career in early childhood education.

After earning your online degree, you’ll be qualified to work in public and private schools, day-care centers and for individual families. Imagine the opportunities in early childhood education!

About the Author

Lynsey Hemstreet is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds a degree in journalism from San Francisco State University and has covered topics ranging from arts and entertainment to education and insurance. In her spare time, Lynsey enjoys creating new hairstyles, swing dancing, and eating chocolate.

Sources

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• Iseek.org