Key Points Babies are born ready to connect with the people in their world. Parents and teachers can use social games to instill skills like communication and empathy through play. As a developmental therapist, I know that infants first need a social connection with caregivers before building other developmental skills. Social Games for Babies What…
Water play doesn’t have to be chaotic stress for adults. Drawing from my experience as a classroom teacher, I’m sharing the most effective strategies to turn water play into an enjoyable experience for children and adults. Explore this guide and discover stress-free play, allowing children to experience all the benefits of water play. Best Tips…
It’s never too early to foster a love for reading and writing. As an infant/toddler developmental therapist, I understand how caregivers can use activities to support emergent literacy skills, like handling books, enjoying songs, and building language. These literacy activities for babies are the same ones I’ve used in homes and infant classrooms. They are…
Welcome to our curated list of the best black and white books for babies! These picture books are more than just delightful reads; they promote early vision and cognitive development in babies. Learn more about the benefits of black and white books. Even newborns and very young babies can benefit from these black and white…
Explore our favorite block play activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Block activities support children’s creativity, learning, and physical development. I’ll share block activities and games you can introduce at home or in the classroom, along with tips to promote a block play environment. What is a Block Play Activity? Block play is an imaginative,…
Updated: December 28, 2023 Key Points As an early childhood professional, I am excited to share about nature-based early childhood education. Let’s define this type of program and its benefits; the classroom environment and nature-based activities foster a lifelong connection with nature. What is Nature-based Early Childhood Education? Nature-based early childhood education incorporates the natural…
Parents and educators can provide 2-year-olds with fun activities that help them reach cognitive milestones. These activities are fantastic for 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, and even 3-year-olds. I’m sharing fifteen favorite brain development activities you can do with your toddler at home or in the classroom. A 2-year-old is developing the following cognitive skills, according to the HSELOF:…
Sound books are a type of sensory book that help babies and toddlers grow a love of reading. On this list, you’ll discover the best sound books for babies and the best sound books for toddlers (including 1-year-olds and 2-year-olds). Music Sound Books Twinkle Twinkle Little Star: A Musical Instrument Song Book Illustrated by Nicola…
In the first few months of a baby’s life, they are learning so much! As a parent or caregiver, you probably wonder how you can help a 3-month-old baby’s development. In this post, I will share sensory and learning activities that are fun and appropriate for a 3-month-old. It’s important to remember that every baby…
Updated January 21, 2024 Young children encounter the magic of summer from June through September in the Northern Hemisphere. These interesting summer facts connect kids to the wonder of summertime. Download the entirely free summer facts PDFs below! Facts to Introduce Summer Summer is identified by the calendar, the relationship between the earth and the…