by Debbie Mondale | Dec 27, 2012 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Uncategorized
The recent loss in Newtown has been overwhelming. Tears streamed for days, and it is still difficult for me to talk about it without choking up. So many, so young, so senseless. The effect on those who survive is beyond imagination. The news and discussion of...
by Debbie Mondale | Sep 24, 2011 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Child development, Foundations of Learning, Music Concepts, Parenting Techniques, Steady Beat, Teaching techniques
For the non-musician, sometimes musical terms can be a second language. For many parents, some terms may be familiar, especially with the brilliant musical teachings of The Little Einsteins (Thanks Disney). But it might not be easy to explain it to someone else,...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 7, 2010 | All ages, Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Foundations of Learning, Parenting Techniques, Participation options, Scaffolding, Teaching techniques
Experience… Imitate… Recognize… Connect… Pretend… Engage… Solve problems… Expand mental images… Create… I see these as the developmental stages, and concurrent developmental benefits, of pretend play. Although the progression is from younger to older, from simple...
