You can help your child to hone his fine motor skills. In fact, the more you vary daily activities, the more developed these skills will become and the better he will be prepared for kindergarten. These may seem like very simple activities that all children learn to do sooner than later, but some children start… Read More
Before a child starts Kindergarten, they should learn to follow directions. They will have a much easier time transitioning to the classroom if you, as parent, have helped them learn to listen and follow simple directions. Both your child and his teacher will greatly benefit from this exercise and there are many fun ways to… Read More
Before a child starts Kindergarten, they should learn to follow directions. They will have a much easier time transitioning to the classroom if you, as parent, have helped them learn to listen and follow simple directions. Both your child and his teacher will greatly benefit from this exercise and there are many fun ways to… Read More
Did you know that the more physical exercise your child gets, the more his brain develops? Studies have shown that exercise actually helps further develop the areas of the brain that affect learning and memory. Another good reason to limit time sitting around watching television or computer games. Exercise also continues to help brain development… Read More
We are surrounded by math. Numbers are everywhere and there are opportunities all day long to help your preschooler learn the basic concept of math. Simple things like counting objects or pointing out numbers on buildings or packages are enough to get started. Try to incorporate some of these easy activities into your child’s life… Read More
One of the most important things you can do to help your child develop into a well-rounded individual is to nurture their awareness of self and how they interact with their peers and siblings. This is very important to learn before entering Kindergarten. Children should learn, at an early age, how to make simple choices… Read More
One of the most important skills you can help your child develop before attending school is how to be a good listener. If a child is able to listen and pay attention to their teacher’s directions they will then be able to process the instructions and act on them. Music is extremely important during the… Read More
Learning to use creative materials is one of the first ways a child expands his use of fine motor skills. Children entering kindergarten need to know the basics of coloring and cutting with scissors. As a parent, or caregiver, it is important to remember that you are providing the first learning experience for your child. … Read More
Children’s communication skills develop at varying rates. We all know children that have started talking as early as 9 months and developed quite a vocabulary by age 3. But just as likely, you know some children that didn’t start to speak until around age 2. No matter what age your child starts talking, there are… Read More
Some children are biting at the bit to learn how to read and other children could seem to care less. But the sooner you can instill a “love of reading” into your child the more successful he will be at an earlier age. But just like any habit that one develops, it is often nourished… Read More