Posts Tagged ‘play’
10 Tips for Winter Playtime
Outdoor play is really good for kids. It’s good for everybody to enjoy the great outdoors. Get little ones bundled up to play outside during the winter months. The snow adventures are well worth the effort! Here are a few tips to get geared up for a day in the snow. Schedule a family meeting to…
Read MoreLiteracy Skills for Preschoolers
Pre-reading learning activities are an essential part of a preschooler’s education. Reading, writing, and communicating are valuable tools which can be taught at an early age. Parents can encourage pre-reading, writing, and communication skills during daily activities. You can easily enhance your child’s proficiency by incorporating simple activities and conversations at home. Pre-Reading Activities When…
Read MoreConnection Builds Executive Function
Connection builds executive function in young children. Self-regulation, problem solving, and attentiveness are all executive function skills we want our kids to master. Research has determined children excel with secure attachments. Unconditional love and the knowledge the parent will be supportive in all circumstances enables a child to be confident and better handle challenges in…
Read MoreIndoor Fun for Cold Winter Days
Indoor Fun for Cold Winter Days “What do we DO with our little ones when it’s too cold to play outside?” I’ve had requests for help recently from moms and dads, thus Tips for Frigid Day Fun. Wintertime is no longer a novelty in February, especially when then the air temperature and windchill dip below zero.…
Read MoreA Plan for Mom
The backpacks are packed, the forms are submitted, the kiddos are off and running. After weeks of preparing for the beginning of the school year for your children, take time to plan your fall. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, catch your breath, and contemplate these areas of enrichment. Just for you! Proactive Plan for…
Read MoreThe Art of Making Friends
Friends are a blessing and a JOY! As parents, we want our kiddos to make friends and keep friends. The art of friendship begins at home with mom and dad modeling relational skills and guiding sibling friendships. When children head out into the world of school, sports, church, and other activities, Mom and Dad can…
Read MoreEngaging Young Readers
Summer, a time for more unstructured play and activities. Enrich your child’s summer with learning activities to spark the imagination and expand the mind. Literacy, writing and reading to interpret and communicate meaning, is an essential part of your child’s education. Make the most of everyday opportunities to encourage literacy in your child. Reading When reading…
Read MoreTop 10 Tips to Summer Learning
Use these ten tips to keep your kids engaged and learning during the summer months. Write all ten words on a chalkboard or whiteboard. Try to intentionally incorporate as many of the top ten as possible each week. READ Read as much as you can as often as you can to your children. WRITE Print letters,…
Read MorePlay is Practice for Life Skills: Preschool
According to Fred Rogers, minister, television personality, and author, “Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” When children play, they are practicing and learning about new skills and concepts. Playtime puts these life skills into practice. Preschool play-based programs are incredibly beneficial for young children, integrating playtime to incorporate intentional and…
Read MoreExecutive Function is Enhanced Through Play
Executive function is a buzz phrase in education. In the most basic terms, executive function allows a child to organize, plan, and get things accomplished. These school readiness skills are as important as academics. Self-regulation, problem solving, and attentiveness are all executive function skills. Play-based activities in preschool and at home, allow children to practice.…
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