This video was sent to me as a motivational video but I want you to ignore that part. I wanted to share this video as an example of what children are capable of learning when they have a dedicated teacher. The child in this video is very young. Although I don’t have the exact ageContinue reading “You are the Best First Teacher for Your Child”
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Our Recommended Toys and Activities for Kids
In no particular order, these are some of the toys we like to see in toy boxes for little ones. 1. Wooden Blocks If there is one toy every parent absolutely must have, it should be the wooden blocks. Children can develop so many skills with a set of blocks; stacking, balance, and creativity are justContinue reading “Our Recommended Toys and Activities for Kids”
How to Use Flashcards in Early Learning
The Value of Being Creative
Screen Time on Children’s Eyes
I wanted to address the topic of screen time because it has come up a few times. A number of parents have asked if it is okay for young children to look at the computer? Will it harm their eyes? What are the concerns that we should be aware of? This was a topic ofContinue reading “Screen Time on Children’s Eyes”
Puzzle Play for Spatial Intelligence
Early Development for 0-3 Year Olds
The Purpose of Manipulatives for Learning Maths
“Manipulatives can be important tools in helping students to think and reason in more meaningful ways. By giving students concrete ways to compare and operate on quantities, such manipulatives as pattern blocks, tiles, and cubes can contribute to the development of well-grounded, interconnected understandings of mathematical ideas.” Stein and Bovalino (2001) The use of manipulativesContinue reading “The Purpose of Manipulatives for Learning Maths”