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The Right Types of Toys and Equipment
The Right Types of Toys and Equipment
There are many different options, variations, and types of toys. All toys aren’t created equally. By recognizing and providing the right toys you can facilitate learning just by offering them,... Read more...
Structured Toys
Structured Toys
Structured toys have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Structured toys can only be put together one way and are self-correcting. There’s generally a rule or set of rules, and... Read more...
The Playroom - Organization and Storage
The Playroom - Organization and Storage
Containers and bins for toys are an integral part of being able to manage the space. Toys that aren’t being used should be out of sight and out of mind!... Read more...
The Playroom - Safety Basics
The Playroom - Safety Basics
Safety is an important consideration. These are simple reminders to have a place where you can leave your baby to crawl or toddler to toddle and explore safely (because they... Read more...
The Playroom - Setting Up the Room
The Playroom - Setting Up the Room
To small children, the world feels very big. This is why we create learning areas and set up play spaces just their size. Everything in a playroom should be able... Read more...
Let Me Be Me Activity & Let’s Be Friends Activity
Let Me Be Me Activity & Let’s Be Friends Activity
Let Me Be Me ActivityWork with Manipulatives Where: Center Activity Table or Writing AreaTools: Three manipulatives (Lego blocks, puzzle, stackable magnets) How: Set out three different manipulatives. If there’s more... Read more...
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Let Me Be Me Let’s Be Friends
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Let Me Be Me Let’s Be Friends
Let Me Be Me, Let’s Be Friends is the area of learning that refers to healthy emotional and social development. This area is the heart of a child’s ability to... Read more...
Let’s Use Our HandsActivity & Let’s Move Our Bodies Activity
Let’s Use Our HandsActivity & Let’s Move Our Bodies Activity
Let’s Use Our Hands Activity Bingo Daubers Where: Art Area or Writing AreaTools: Paper pad or sheets, non-toxic bingo daubers (these can be found at general pharmacies such as a... Read more...
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: Let’s Use Our Hands, Let’s Move Our Bodies
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: Let’s Use Our Hands, Let’s Move Our Bodies
Let’s Use Our Hands, Let’s Move Our Bodies is the area of learning that refers to a child’s physical growth: gross motor (large muscles), fine motor (small muscles), motor skills... Read more...
Let’s Listen, Let’s Talk Activity & Let’s Read, Let’s Write Activity
Let’s Listen, Let’s Talk Activity & Let’s Read, Let’s Write Activity
Tell an ABC story, Sing the ABC song, Trace the ABCs Where: Reading AreaTools: ABC book How: Have the children sit on a cushion or an alphabet square. Pull up... Read more...
Where Is Thumbkin Song and Activity
Where Is Thumbkin Song and Activity
After putting the gloves on successfully, in the Let’s Figure Things Out, Let’s Pretend Activity, sing “Where Is Thumbkin?” to the tune of “Frère Jacques.” 1. Begin with two fists behind... Read more...
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: Let’s Figure Things Out, Let’s Pretend
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: Let’s Figure Things Out, Let’s Pretend
Let’s Figure Things Out, Let’s Pretend is the area of learning that refers to cognitive development: the psychology of thinking, and how children acquire, construct, and use their increasing knowledge.... Read more...