By connecting play into book sharing, we can make reading a more enjoyable and meaningful experience for even the most reluctant toddlers.
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If you’re a teacher or early interventionist wanting to help children develop their language skills:
Use play-based activities that go along with the books you read. Whatever book it is!
Read the books over and over again.
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DIY Castle Marbleworks
DIY or Buy?
You can easily create your own version of a Castle Marble Run using household items like cardboard tubes, plastic bottles, and marbles. However, if you prefer a high-quality, durable toy with a lifetime guarantee, consider purchasing a Castle Marble Run from Discovery Toys.
No matter which route you choose, the benefits remain the same: a fun and educational experience for your child.
Volumetrically Proportionate means that the shape of the objects remains the same, but their size increases or decreases proportionally.
In the case of the Discovery Toys Measure Up Cups, it means that each cup is a scaled-down version of the others. They all have the same shape, but their sizes increase in a specific ratio, allowing for accurate measurements.
I found myself telling him to stop and keep his hands to himself all day long. He did NOT understand. He was a sweet boy that tried his hardest, but bless his heart, he would not stop touching everything and everybody.
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
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.
It takes some experimenting to find a strategy that works. One strategy that I try early on is using a picture, an object, or a sign/gesture to bridge the gap in communication.
I plan activities (loosely) ahead of time for Early Intervention sessions. An easy way for me to both 1) not get bored and 2) keep track of progress is to repeat one particular action song that we stick to for a month. This month it is the Little Fish Song, “All the Little Fish Are Swimming in the Water.”
The song “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” by Eileen Christelow is a favorite due to its interactive nature. It encourages play and incorporates developmental skills like counting and pretending. Practical props like phones and doctor’s kit enhance the experience. The song offers a variety of playful activities for children and promotes interactive learning.
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