It may sound like a given, but talking to your child is extremely important. Since 80% of your child’s brain development happens from birth to age three, words are vital to building that structure. Babies are wired to pick up sounds, words, and gestures. Thankfully adults are ready to provide all of that through baby Read More
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Activities on Taking Turns and Sharing
Here are a few activities that can help teach Taking Turns and Sharing, together. Sharing Ball Super simple. Roll a bowl to your child and say “my turn” – when they roll the ball back, say “your turn”. This game will evolve as children get older and have more coordination. Alternative: share bubbles by taking Read More
Tips on Taking Turns and Sharing
These tips for teaching turn taking skills are for children with autism and/or hyperlexia, but they are a great example of being clear about what you are teaching. Remember to start with short turns and make them longer as your child grows and they have more attention. Use an object to show whose turn Read More
Taking Turns & Sharing
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
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
