Social and Emotional Development Next time you are outside, stick-up for the bugs! Teaching children empathy, caring, and consideration for other people can start small. Very small! Children are powerful and in control (mostly) of bugs, which makes them comfortable recipients of a child’s affections as opposed to other people, who may not follow along…
Preposition Tic Tac Toe Prepositions are also known as our ‘location words’. In this activity, the prepositions are split into three groups so that your child can learn them in smaller chunks. The last activity includes all of the prepositions for an added challenge. Gameboard 1 (Easiest): in/on/under Gameboard 2 (Medium): in front/behind/beside Gameboard 3…
Small, Medium, Large: Adapting classic play activities for every ability… Beading & Threading This is a simple, adaptable play activity that can be made just right for any child. Beginner: Think big! Offer your child large wooden or plastic beads and a sturdy item to place them on. You can try kebab skewers, straws, or…
Categories Sorting Activity Purpose: Learning new vocabulary is best if it is learned in categories. Being able to sort words into groups is an important skill for comprehending new words and word retrieval. How to Play: Print and cut out the picture cards and sorting mats. Start off with just the “Categories” sorting mat. (Food/Clothing/Transportation). Have…
Toilet Training: Tips & Tricks Are You Ready Toilet training can be a busy time. If you’re just getting started try to choose a long weekend or holiday so that your family has uninterrupted time at home to start establishing positive habits. Times of stress (like after the birth of a younger sibling) can be…
Social and Emotional Development Developing positive thinking habits starts at a young age and there are ways that parents can help. The simplest way to identify positive and negative thinking is to label them as “go” and “stop” thoughts. For example, when your child says, ” I can’t,” or “it’s too hard,” tell your child…
Social and Emotional Development A child saying “no” to their parents or refusing to cooperate with requests is an everyday occurrence in most households. We want to foster our children’s independence and decision-making; however, things need to get done. Giving your child closed-ended options is a great way to allow them some control by giving…
Rhyming Puzzle Purpose: Identifying and making rhymes is an important part of phonemic awareness. Phonemic awareness is a set of skills that demonstrates understanding of the sounds and parts of words. This is an early predictor of reading success or struggles. How to Play: Cut out the puzzle pieces and have your child correctly match…
Social and Emotional Development Help. Teaching your child to ask for “help” is an important skill. Parents may think that asking for help is something that comes naturally to children, but it is actually a very specific action that needs to be taught as the demands will change depending on the adults around them, the…
Pre-Printing: Getting Ready to Write Start with Simple Lines & Shapes Learning how to make lines, curves and circles is the first step to learning to print. Give your child a model to follow by making vertical and horizontal lines and circles on a paper, draw on the wall or floor or with your finger,…
