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Presentation techniques
There are special techniques that can be used with preschool children.
The instructor can become a part of the class and let the children feel
at ease. The following tips can aid in the presentation and help the
students become more receptive to the message:
• Sit on the floor with them or be at the same eye level.
• During the presentation, pass around items being talked about.
This helps the children become actively involved, gives them
something for a reference, and enhances their understanding of
the message.
• Use visual aids wherever possible (use large, simple images).
• Move slowly; do not use rapid movements.
• Speak slowly in a quiet and calm voice.
• Introduce a few ideas as a time; be sure the children understand
them.
• Remember that a workable-size group of preschoolers is
between five and 20 students -- the fewer the better. Verify the
number of students beforehand in order to better plan the
program.
• Relate the information in the message to something within the
children's experience (barbeque, fireplace, gas or wood stove,
birthday candles, etc.)
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