You can support your toddler’s writing development by having materials available. Keeping materials for writing and drawing handy will encourage your toddler to draw and “write.” Children take pride in their work and like to have their attempts acknowledged by parents or caregivers   Drawing is a complex task, but it helps toddlers become […]
These engaging activities help build the foundation for reading.  • Storybooks • Books with rhymes  1. Take a picture walk. Before they can read words, young children use picture cues to retell stories. Invite your toddler to describe what is happening in the illustrations of a favorite book. Ask lots of questions to hone his observation […]
 Engage your baby with these personalized building blocks.  photos of your child small boxes newspaper tape clear contact paper  1. Crumple the newspaper and use it to stuff the boxes. Tape the boxes closed.  2. Tape one photo of your child to each side of the box and cover with clear […]
 Help your child build a rich vocabulary, and in turn, strong reading and writing skills.  We use language to express our intentions, describe our feelings, and understand the ideas of others. It’s a skill that can easily be taken for granted, yet as a parent, you have the privilege of watching the stunning […]
 Integrate these simple routines and help build baby’s vocabulary.  1. Include movement and stay close. Your baby will be engaged if you are right there and communicating with your whole body. Look into his eyes and use your hands to tell him you are talking just to him. 2. Slow down and add […]
 1 white glove (I bought a pair for $1 at Michaels; I’ve also seen sets of 2 pairs for $1 in the junior section of Target) Black felt Craft glue  Cut ten small black circles and five slightly larger black ovals out of black felt. The circles will be the ghosts’ eyes, and […]
 It’s amazing how quickly those babbles and coos turn into “Why?” and “No!” Here’s what to expect, and when to expect it.   From birth to 12 months, your child may: ·  make eye contact and smile ·  babble and coo to communicate comfort or happiness ·  move arms and legs to express […]
Communication blossoms when you and your child do things with each other. When you play and work together, you have something in common to talk about. Try these language-rich activities: 1. Bake together. Share the experience of measuring the ingredients, sifting and mixing, and then cleaning up. It’s also a great opportunity to introduce related […]
