Preparing Your Infant (& Yourself) for Daycare
The world of new parenthood is full of firsts, magical moments, and memorable milestones—all of which are usually followed by a whirlwind of emotions. Each new milestone is equally as…
15 Critical Social Skills for Kids and How to Develop Them
Child development is fascinating. Human beings start as vulnerable infants who rely on caregivers for their every need, then, over time, turn into independent children and hopefully high-functioning adults. What…
How to Choose a Preschool: Considerations and Finding a Preschool
Working out how to choose a preschool is among the most important decisions parents make for their children. The early years set the foundation for lifelong learning, social skills, and…
Why Is Play So Important for Kids?
The importance of play is often underestimated, but it’s an essential part of children’s development. It’s not just a way for them to have fun and fill their days, it…
5 Holiday Themed Science Experiments for Preschoolers
During the holiday season, it’s important to find different ways to keep your preschooler engaged with learning. As a way to make science fun and festive, you can conduct several…
Step-by-step: Your child’s daycare is closing. What to do next.
You’re a parent that worked through the COVID-19 crisis of 2020. (Sometimes with months or weeks of state mandated closures, needing to be flexible with work at home, or the struggle to find alternative childcare options.) Now, when the…
Musical Freeze Shapes
Stop When I Say Freeze! Draw different shapes/numbers/letters on the sidewalk. Play cheerful music and have your child run, jump, or skip from one drawing to another. When you stop…
Watercolor Expressions
Get Ready to Express Yourself! Have your child draw pictures with special watercolor pencils, then brush clear water over their pictures to create instant blurry watercolor creations! Age-appropriate Adaptations: Two-year-olds—Two’s…
Let’s Do Dominoes
The Domino Effect Children are encouraged to count and pattern the dominoes using cards to guide them. They are also encouraged to experiment to see how the falling dominoes affect…
LEARNING AT HOME FOR 1-2 YEAR OLDS PT. 13
Fine Motor Activity: Open & Close Containers Supplies: A Variety of Containers and Lids Directions: Gather different variety size containers with lids, some easy open and some harder to open…