by Debbie Mondale | Apr 6, 2019 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Activity ideas, Instruments for children, Teaching techniques
Have you ever explored the possibilities of making a homemade instrument with a pencil? A Brand New pretty wooden pencil has so much potential other than writing. Exploring the options for sound making with a common object is an excellent exercise in creativity for...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 19, 2018 | All ages, Child development, Emotional Well being, Parenting Techniques, Social Interactions, Teaching techniques
“Grandma, I KNOW that what you want to do most in the world when you see me is embrace in a great big huge full-of-love hug. You miss me and your love is all bundled up inside just waiting for that moment when you can hug me and you believe that I will feel the...
by Debbie Mondale | Nov 15, 2017 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 7 years, Child development, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques
A baby’s eyes search for the source of a new crumpling sound… is it dried leaves, or paper used for pretend leaf play? A two year old learns that horses walk, trot, and gallop and can move these different ways with her body, as well as make these different...
by Debbie Mondale | Mar 8, 2016 | 1.5 - 3.5 years, Activity ideas, Our Time - toddlers, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques
“I have TWO friends that I carry with me everywhere I go… my Tommy Thumbs ! How about you? Did you bring yours?” Toddlers love to have friends with them, who are ready for a game or two whenever they are called out. “Tommy, Tommy Thumbs,...
by Debbie Mondale | Jan 19, 2016 | Active Listening, Parenting Techniques, Social Interactions, Teaching techniques
Hearing is an ability, Listening is a skill. Let’s explore some thoughts about our attention for what we hear, and how we may use this information as a parents to help our children learn the skill of listening, starting as an infant. 1 – Listening is...
by Debbie Mondale | Apr 21, 2015 | 0 to 18 m., 1.5 - 3.5 years, Child development, Parenting Techniques, Teaching techniques, Vocal Play
Babies, when immersed in a rich language environment with learn to communicate well, without specific help… for the most part. Some children are born with challenges that will have to be addressed as they are recognized. But typically, all a baby needs is for...
