PLAY is the WAY children learn during the early childhood years. How fortunate that is for parents, caregivers and/or their teachers! Because when PLAY is the basis for learning activities it makes learning not only fun, but something that happens naturally. Plus, as an added bonus, it also creates a desire to continue to want to learn! Focus on the Senses: Focus on providing as many opportunities for your kiddos to engage their senses—and if they use more than one for the same activity all … [Read more...]
Rise and Shine It’s Time to…
"Rise and shine sweetie, it's time to ____" Insert any number of things that must be done before you able to get out the door and to work, daycare and/or school. If you're a working parent, mornings can be challenging when you have young kiddos—just trying to get yourself dressed and ready can seem impossible at times let alone getting their needs met! If you build in a little extra time to interact, engage your kidlet with some play-based activities, you just may be able to get a meal … [Read more...]
Let Them PLAY Because It’s Never “Just PLAY”
Everyday I talk about the importance of PLAY. That PLAY matters in childhood. Another rallying cry could be "Let them PLAY!" It's natural and necessary for children. When given materials, space, time and freedom PLAY happens! For the last heavy year now, I have been the proud, and unbiased grandmother (wink wink), of 2 wonderful grandbubs! With them both many, many states away, I am grateful for technology like video chatting to be able to see them in real-time. And, like all … [Read more...]
PopUP PLAY Date for Preschoolers
“Will you be here tomorrow?” Words from the mamas that had brought their kiddos out to my PopUP PLAY Date at the Kingsgate Library. Well, I wouldn’t be doing another one the very next day, but it DID make me feel good to know they’d have wanted that! A couple of the Moms went to the info desk to share how much they loved the event (sadly the librarians did not show any enthusiasm: “It’s not a library program.” Hmm, maybe it SHOULD be!!) Mr Teacher Karen is pathologically objective—trying to … [Read more...]
Traveling, Working Parents Added Challenge
Working parents want and NEED to stay connected to the everyday happenings in their children's lives--and that's especially true when parents are traveling for business. Rather than bringing back trinkets or gifts from various countries--which kind of has the feel of trying to buy your child's love and/or assuage your guilt--parents can DO something with their children instead! Yes, there's a little bit of pre-planning involved, but instead of a business trip taking time away from your child … [Read more...]
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