As the casual days of summer give way to more structured school days, there are preparations that can help our young children with the transition! 1. Help children get on a “school” sleep routine after more casual days of summer. It will help with the morning rush as well as being alert during school time. 2. Label a large bag with extra clothes for kids to keep at school (or in their … [Read more...] about 10 Back to School Tips for Preschoolers and K’s!
The 5 Senses: Fall Activities for Preschool!
Fall is just around the corner! What better time to incorporate ALL 5 Senses in Preschool! HEARING Take a pretend walk outside. Lead your children through your "investigations" starting with: "Let's take a walk in the woods!" (we tap a rhythm to the chant with a right/left knee tap.) What are some things we might HEAR? Chart all the answers the children come up with. Ask the children … [Read more...] about The 5 Senses: Fall Activities for Preschool!
5 Steps to Clean Teeth, Tooth Template, and a Daily Checklist Printable!
Teaching children to brush their own teeth is an important milestone. Beginning in infancy, parents should begin brushing for the child. As toddlers develop, they can begin placing their own hand over an adult’s hand to help brush. Allow young children to feel the bristles of the toothbrush and learn the motions necessary to brush effectively. 1. Apply a small (pea size) amount of … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Clean Teeth, Tooth Template, and a Daily Checklist Printable!
Wikki Stix for Knots, Balloon Shops, and Number Wands!
Do your kids like to bend, shape, and play with Wikki Stix? Try some of the activities below for learning and fun! WIKKI STIX for making KNOTS: (see photo above for visuals) Materials needed: Wikki Stix©. Give each child one Wikki Stix©. Tell them to lay it flat on the table. Step 1: Tell the children to bring each end of the Wikki Stix© down until the ends meet (blue in picture). … [Read more...] about Wikki Stix for Knots, Balloon Shops, and Number Wands!
At your wit’s end with a picky-eater? Things to consider…
Almost all children go through eating "phases" where they like some foods more than others. If your child's pediatrician indicates that development is fine (*note - the following suggestions will not apply to all children who have special needs or conditions that would need specialized care and training), it might just be a matter of waiting it out while encouraging them to TRY foods they are … [Read more...] about At your wit’s end with a picky-eater? Things to consider…
Do you negotiate, plead, or bargain over EVERY issue with your child?
In the back-to-school rush of the morning, the last thing parents (and kids, too) need is to end the morning angry with each other. Helping our kids understand household rules and what choices they DO have will have an impact on how smoothly the household operates. Children and Choices All kids need choices to learn how to be independent. It is about giving them easy, age-appropriate … [Read more...] about Do you negotiate, plead, or bargain over EVERY issue with your child?