Signs, signs everywhere there are signs. As a parent, you look for signs your kiddo’s making milestones. You’re also helping them recognize signs in their own bodies as they grow and learn. A few BIG signs during those early years relating to children recognizing their own bodies’ signs: 1. Needing to use the toilet 2. Being hungry and/or 3. Needing rest and/or sleep Back in my preschool days, my advice to folks regarding these, and the other big one (Getting dressed), was: It does no one … [Read more...]
2 Easy Ways of Enriching Play—Putting Them into PLAY!
I don't need to convince you on the importance of PLAY. But maybe you're looking for ways of doing even more with PLAY for your kiddo. Something I call enriching PLAY! Below I’ll share 2 easy ways of enriching PLAY you can implement! Background for Early Childhood Learning Keep in mind, young children learn by doing and using their senses. The standard five senses are sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. These are a kiddo’s data collection and processing centers. Their senses are how they … [Read more...]
What to Do with Lost Teeth
"Life is short, so smile while you still have teeth.” ~Unknown~ Crawling, saying their first word, getting their 1st tooth—these are a few of your kiddo’s typical milestones. Another milestone that equally tugs at my heart are those toothy and toothless smiles. At the time, kids may not appreciate them, but I think every parent (and grandparent) cherishes those goofy smiles. The World Always Needs a Smile... Of course we love … [Read more...]
Puzzles If You Don’t Think They’re Important Think Again
Puzzles give a child the opportunity to experience and manipulate the world around him/her. This contributes positively towards their brain development. WHY? Because putting puzzles together has a child actively engaged, manipulating his/her world. And the very important next step of that: Seeing what results from their actions. Additionally, when children PLAY they typically develop skills and gain knowledge across more than one domain. As you'll … [Read more...]
Learning Opportunities Knock—Don’t Miss ‘Em
Through the course of a typical day there’re many chances to share activities with your kiddo that will help them grow and develop. Every day Life presents learning opportunities. Even chores like setting the table provide learning opportunities! Find another idea here. Of course, if you’re trying to work from home per coronavirus in addition to raising your children sharing learning opportunities just need to be … [Read more...]
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