Posts filed under 'learning'
Boosting a toddler’s self-confidence
Boost your toddler’s self-confidence by letting him try new things. As your toddler explores, he becomes more aware of his own skills to investigate the world. This growing independence builds confidence and self-esteem.
From xomba.com.
Add comment December 15, 2008
How language and thought are learned
Language and speech are primarily learned through imitation and observation.
During infancy, babies listen to their parents talk and they pay close attention when someone talks to them. This observation of casual conversation is the foundation for a child’s understanding of their native language.
From: brighttomato.com.au
Add comment November 2, 2008
The benefits of pausing while reading
Pause while you are reading to show your baby the pictures in the book. Share your own reactions to the story through your voice or gestures, and encourage your child to react to the story as well.
Add comment October 5, 2008
Exploring writing
Allow older toddlers to begin exploring writing instruments (pens, markers and crayons).
Provide them with other toys and activities (e.g., pouring water) that develop the hand-eye coordination and fine motor skill necessary for writing.
From: Zero to three.org
Add comment August 13, 2008
Being outside helps children grow
Being outside helps children grow and develop – physically, socially, and emotionally.
It may also help them avoid childhood obesity, and give them the chance to burn some of that extra energy from being indoors and inactive.
From: childcareaware.com
Add comment July 30, 2008
reluctant reader tip
Try smart comics for reluctant readers. Some kids get a terrific jump start from comics, which are less intimidating to them than chapter books.
Add comment June 18, 2008
Improving hand-eye coordination
Toys that involve fitting things together (like stackable bowls) help hand-eye coordination.From: essortment.com
Add comment May 7, 2008
Limiting play sessions
Most toddlers, particularly those under two, can’t manage lengthy play sessions. While your toddler’s still getting the hang of it, set a time limit of an hour or an hour and a half.From: All Good Articles.com
Add comment May 6, 2008
Learning by experience
Infants and toddlers learn about and experience life through sense and motor explorations. They touch, taste, smell, observe, and move the world about them to make sense out of it.
Add comment April 23, 2008
Hand-eye coordination
By the time your child reaches two or three years of age, she’ll be ready to start throwing things and wanting to catch them. This is a great way to improve hand-eye coordination.
From: essortment.com
Add comment April 16, 2008
