In Early Intervention, our job is to find that delicate balance between letting the child explore independently and gently guiding them to the next skill. We can root this “gentle dance” in two foundational learning theories
Author: Christine
Christine Bellew loves teaching children, playing music and having fun. Her goal is to use playful teaching strategies to make doing hard things as fun as possible for parents and children of all abilities.
Christine and her husband Josh have three children that have provided loads of adventures. Their family has opened their home to serve as foster parents to children with special needs which adds to the adventure.
With a Master’s degree in Early Intervention, Christine started her career providing Early Intervention services as a Special Instructor and Service Coordinator.
Most recently Christine has branched out to teaching piano using creative teaching methods to serve children with a variety of learning needs. Music brings her and her students joy when she makes the learning fun and engaging.
Outside of work Christine enjoys watching Parks and Rec, doing puzzles and reorganizing her piano music.
Every home has its own stuff. Learning how to use what you have to teach babies in their natural environment can be a creative puzzle.
We turned the trip into a family vacation, making it a memorable experience for everyone. It was our kids’ first time flying, which was an adventure in itself. We packed our days with museum visits, monument tours, and even a panda encounter at the National Zoo.
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A Farkle-icious Mishap
As we gathered around the table, rolling the dice and strategizing our next move, the tension seemed to melt away. Laughter filled the room as we cheered for lucky rolls and groaned at unfortunate Farkles. It was a simple pleasure, a distraction from our worries.
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Mosaic Mysteries
What I love most about this puzzle is that it’s not just a toy; it’s a piece of art. The wooden pieces feel like luxury, and the neutral colors blend into the room decor. It’s perfect for keeping my hands busy while I’m waiting for dinner or watching TV.
We laughed, we played, and we talked about the joy of childhood. I’m so grateful for these wonderful women who support me.
I want to look at everything from pond water to my own skin cells. I don’t know if it’s strong enough for that. I want to peer into the intricate details of a leaf and marvel at the tiny hairs on a bug’s leg. It feels like having a window into a secret world, and it’s absolutely fascinating.
Warning! Bad joke coming. I do not know what happened to #5, #6, or #7, but maybe #7 ate #9.
At first, my kids were reluctant when I pulled out the cards. But as the questions and answers started flowing, so did the silliness.
It was hilarious to watch them transform from reluctant teenagers into playful kids. They spent the afternoon experimenting with different angles and water pressures, trying to achieve the perfect launch.
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