Natural beauty can be seen everywhere. White fluffy clouds float above the yard, spiders web flutter in the wind, and the moon sometimes graces the daytime sky. Just the other […]
All The Skills
Today I thought about some of the goals I have for the children. Probably the biggest concern for parents are those fine motor skills – so the more I get […]
Fine Motor Expectations
In case you forgotten what is expected in fine motor development for this age. Here are a few pics I snapped today to show you where many of us are. […]
5 Little Pumpkins
Rhymes and movements for the hands and fingers, some of which date at almost 2000 years, are still used in early childhood classrooms, as well as the more modern action […]
Third Teacher
Research has proven that our environment, – the way we set up our rooms can often be the third teacher. Especially when following the philosophy of teaching we do I […]
Hugs For Everyone
I keep telling you this year is different and it’s really hard to explain other than saying all the kids are just so ” chill.” I think we always know […]
Getting It All Together
Think about how your child learned to speak. Did you teach your child one sound at a time and say ” I -want -a -snack – from – the – […]
Fine Motor
Yesterday we talked about puzzles. Puzzles are one tool that can be used to help children develop fine motor skills. Why are fine motor skills important? Most people immediately just […]
Puzzle Power
Puzzles help kids develop eye hand coordination, and other important skills. Learning to control hands and fingers according to information received from their sight is a coordination skill that aid […]
Friday Follies
The kids were super active from the minute they were dropped off until the minute we laid down. Constantly running and playing and screaming and just being kids. During breakfast […]