Learning by doing means learning by participation in meaningful activities. It means learning more as a participant than a spectator. Learning through imitation can be positive when children are encouraged to participate in new activities and develop new skills. When teaching preschoolers decision making, choices should be provided within limits. Making choices and decisions are major parts of problem solving.
Repetition is a valuable way of learning.
Telling or showing a task is often not enough to grasp a new skill or concept. Opportunities to try new ideas, practice new learnings, and respect familiar routines are valuable avenues of learning. Because worksheets are teacher directed, they do not take into account the uniqueness of the student or the skills of the teacher. We feel that worksheets should be used in a classroom setting when children are older and developmentally ready to profit from them. The philosophy of Mililani Baptist Preschool is learning through play.