Does an Integrated Curriculum Create Confusion?
Some parents may fear that an integrated curriculum might somehow cause children confusion because theyre dealing with more than one subject. But it really doesnt create confusion. The key is to keep it simple. As children develop their skills you can challenge them a little by adding another small element, like putting that grocery list in an envelope, which exercises fine motor skills. Advantages There are plenty of advantages to this approach of teaching. You are encouraging childrens thinking skills. And once you as a parent or caregiver practice blending things together, you find it easier to think of things to add to an activity. Through one experience you are helping to develop a variety of areas in childrens development. Can Parents Use This Approach at Home? Its very possible that parents are already doing integrated curriculum without realizing it. One of the first things we do with children is we sing to them, and there we have rhythm and language, which are roots for math a
