In this post, we will get a better understanding of the 5 stages of literacy and based on this, you will be able to tell in which stage your child is. We will also explore the best ways of teaching letters to toddlers and the order in which the letters can be introduced. Lastly, we …
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Why do children play? When children play, they engage in an activity which has been described as pleasurable, voluntary, spontaneous, actively engaging, and intrinsically motivating. (Rubin et al. 1983; Saracho and Spodek 1995; Smith and Vollstedt 1985). In other words, playing is happiness. And that is the main reason why ALL children engage in …
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In this article, you will read about motor skills and why they are important. You will also discover 35 gross and fine motor skills activities for 2 year-olds that can help your little one’s development, and also learn while playing. These activities worked for my 2-year-old, but are not a guarantee that they work …
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In this article, you will discover the importance of numbers for toddlers and when to start teaching numbers. There are 25 games and activities, together with free printables and a PowerPoint Game to help children practice numbers in a fun way. I started counting and pointing to numbers for my toddler since he …
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The rate at which toddlers develop, not only physically but also mentally, is astounding. One month can make a world of difference when it comes to their cognitive development. As parents, we closely observe them and diligently tick each milestone. Between the ages of 3 and 5, we want to make sure that kids …
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After being cooped up inside for what seemed like forever, it’s time for some well-deserved fun in the sun! It is a well-known fact that the human body (and mind) needs sunlight to function properly. Kids, in particular, should be exposed to daylight as much as possible in order to thrive and develop harmoniously. Having …
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Daddy, pops, papa, pere, tata, baba, whatever the name, soon we will be celebrating those who make these names possible. This celebration has been around since 1910, but father’s day in 2020 will be quite different. Living in unprecedented times, we will have to be creative and find great ways to celebrate the man of …
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As parents, we want to keep our kids engaged with fun activities that are also educational. You might’ve heard of Howard Gardner’s revolutionary Theory of Multiple Intelligences. It was so groundbreaking that, I dare say, it changed the way educators approached their lessons and teaching. But the Multiple Intelligences Theory doesn’t only apply to school. …
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As parents, our child’s wellbeing is our main goal in the parenthood journey. Any parent will tell you that they want their child to be happy and healthy. And indeed this is the most important, but I would add that I want my child to be happy and healthy as an adult as well. So …
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Every parent needs quiet games for some peace and quiet. No,not neeeed it, LONG it. But there’s no peace and quiet on a child’s to-do list. No, no, no, no, no. Ever heard of toddlers? They have no to-do lists, only not to-do lists. But let’s be honest, it’s not just the tots, I’ve …
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