by Debbie Mondale | Nov 28, 2020 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, All ages, Family Event, Holiday, Instruments for children
Here in Florida, exploring Winter Wonders and the joy of playing in snow and ice… well, it takes a bit more effort to create relevant experiences for our children to grasp the concept of what they cannot REALLY experience unless you travel to snow filled...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 27, 2020 | Activity ideas, All ages, Family Event, Saturdays
Do you have a special Winter Playlist… along with creative interactive “winter” play? Can you call out… “Alexa, play Winter Music!”, and then enjoy singing together along with “Winter Wonderland” while playing in...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 26, 2020 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Activity ideas, Emotional Well being, Parenting Techniques, Portfolio, Social Interactions
Engaging with toddlers on video calls can be quite challenging for grandparents, or any adult really. More resources have become available for teachers, and for engaging with older children virtually, but there is very little out there to help us create true...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 15, 2020 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Parenting Techniques, Participation options, Scaffolding, Teaching techniques
During the 2020 quarantine, did you challenge your child to the “Marshmallow Test”? I saw several videos on Facebook of families that did. Watching these children’s reactions is fascinating, regardless of what treat they were challenged with. The...
by Debbie Mondale | Oct 5, 2020 | Activity ideas, All ages, Child development, Holiday
How will your family PLAY with a pumpkin, or two, or more? AND WHY would we want to? Oh, YES, it may already be your family tradition to have delightful family pictures with pumpkins. It is so wonderful to compare them from year to year as our beauties grow. And...
by Debbie Mondale | Aug 26, 2020 | All ages, News & Updates, Parent Perspectives, Participation options
When you wake your child up, and tell them it’s Music Day, their eyes will LIGHT UP, they’ll conjure up images of their favorite instruments and activities and they’ll be wondering “What will we do in music class today?” They may even...
