by Debbie Mondale | Feb 21, 2015 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Child development, Our Time - toddlers, Parent Stories, Parenting Techniques, Scaffolding
A child is on the floor, on all fours, looks up at an adult with eager eyes, and barks. Mom responds, “I see that I have a new puppy in the house ! I heard your loud bark. I see your eager eyes. It looks like the puppy wants something.” The child considers what a...
by Debbie Mondale | Jul 18, 2014 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Child development, Scaffolding
There is far more to imaginative play with monkeys than simply scratching under armpits (which is actually what is used in American Sign Language to represent this animal), and making their funny sounds. As children grow, you may see they get far better at their...
by Debbie Mondale | Sep 17, 2012 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Foundations of Learning, Parenting Techniques, Scaffolding, Uncategorized
Little feet, followed by their partner’s bigger feet, patter into a room where there are many interesting items set within their reach… a box of child friendly percussion instruments in the middle of the Kindermusik room awaits them. There are a variety...
by Debbie Mondale | Feb 12, 2012 | All ages, Child development, Foundations of Learning, Kindermusik International, Parenting Techniques, Scaffolding, Teaching techniques
“I See YOU!” “Look what you are doing…” “Wow, that looks fun, I want to try it.” These phrases are TREASURES in a parent’s tool box. Every child LOVES to be noticed. How many times do you hear “Watch...
by Debbie Mondale | Jun 4, 2011 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, Activity ideas, For Your Enjoyment, Lakeland, Participation options, Scaffolding
Can you and your young children WALK and READ at the same time??? Of course you can, on a special StoryWalk™. I’m setting one up in Downtown Lakeland for the month of June, for your family’s enjoyment. Since it is in the store windows, it costs nothing, and you...
by Debbie Mondale | Apr 17, 2011 | 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Child development, Debbie's thoughts, Parenting Techniques, Participation options, Scaffolding, Teaching techniques
Does your child have the ability to stop on cue? How about the ability to wait patiently to take a turn with a desired toy or object? How about the ability to see ONE marshmallow in front of them, and wait awhile WITHOUT eating it, in order to get TWO marshmallows...
