When you were a kid, how many times were you told to wait your turn or to share your toys? And how many times do you say the same thing as a parent now? Turn takings and sharing come up by the time your child is a toddler. They are more mobile, have attachments to Read More
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Winter Stem Activities
Something fun for everyone! Make your own Bear Den with pillows, sheets, blankets, boxes, etc. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, we suggest making some Sizzlin’ Snowballs (think classic science fair erupting volcano turned into an exciting winter chemical reaction). Try making a Crystal Snowflake Ornament (if you don’t want to use Borax, try making a Read More
Books to Explore Winter Stem
Counting On Snow by Ilima Loomis (Toddler Preschool) In this picture book, practice counting skills with your child through beautiful illustrations of animals in the Arctic winter. Find it at the Library Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre (Toddler Preschool) In this picture book, practice counting skills with your child through beautiful illustrations of Read More
Winter STEM
Let’s declare 2024 as a year of curiosity! Young children are naturally curious about the world, so you have tons of chances to work in some learning as you play and discover together. Adding STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) into your day is a great way to follow your child’s curiosity. What does STEM Read More
Activities to Celebrate Families
Try these fun activities in your home Play House: https://playgroupwa.com.au/ideas/playing-house-child/ Dramatic play is an essential part of early childhood. Watching children play at being a family reveals what they see, hear, and feel in their day-to-day life. Playing house is one of the most popular themes for young children. Possible props can be dolls, Read More
Books to Celebrate Families
‘Ohana Means Family by Ilima Loomis (All Ages) This cumulative tale, told in the style of “The House the Jack Built”, takes you through the process of how a family, or ‘ohana, farms taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration. Find it at the Library The More You Give by Read More
Tips for Celebrating Families
Here are six tips to celebrate families Look through family photos together – make sure to point at and name everyone as you talk about them Help your child draw a picture of your family. Alternatively, you could work on any kind of craft project and give it to a family member. Write a letter/postcard Read More
Celebrating Families
Ever heard the saying that parents are their child’s first teacher? Your family, whether it’s made up of two or twenty members, is the best place for your young child to learn about the world. If you add siblings, cousins, grandparents, aunties, uncles, best friends, foster siblings, and step family, then there are even more Read More
Activities Using Books to Build Empathy
Books build empathy by sharing stories that can be used for conversations about feelings and offer perspective taking. Book-based Dramatic Play Using stuffed animals or other toys, role play a story your child knows well. Start with the story the way it is in the book, but then create new stories with your child. Introduce Read More
Apps for Tracking Developmental Milestones
Here are some apps with milestone tracking, suggestions for dealing with challenging behavior, and ways to keep active. Milestone Tracker (Free) Google Play Store | App Store “Keep track of your child’s developmental milestones with checklists, illustrations, photos, and videos. The CDC’s Milestone Tracker app provides tips for encouraging your child’s development and what to Read More
