by | Feb 18, 2014 | Language, Learning |
[~3years+] Sitting opposite Master nearly4, we made up a story as we doodled along. We drew some leaves and then thought about some jellyfish, so next we drew some seaweed next to the leaves, before we made a nest and some magpie beaks (sym…bol for the...
by | Feb 4, 2014 | Emotional development, Language, Learning |
[When in doubt, say it with a pen] Today, Master nearly 4 and I sat down to do a drawing. This happens nearly daily, as our way of working out what is on his mind, helping him to express his strong emotions and having some together time. Tomorrow, Master nearly 4...
by | Jan 29, 2014 | Emotional development, Language, Learning |
So who’s little ones have/are starting school this year? Hopefully it is all smooth sailing! But don’t forget if your child is hesitant to change or slow to warm up in new situations, you might need to spend a bit more time helping them with this. Unless...
by | Jan 26, 2014 | Behaviour management, Being a parent, Language, Social skills |
How do you explain to your child the ‘rules’ around turn-taking? Here is my turn-taking cartoon strip to get the steps straight in your head but also a great visual tool to explain it to your child from about 3 years of age onwards. Rather than drawing it...
by | Jan 22, 2014 | Behaviour management, Language, Learning |
Come 18 months, your child may be up for the dreaded tantrums and the beginning of ‘mine’. You see for the first couple of years, a child believes they are an extension of their mother, until through brain development, the little one works out they are...
by | Jan 19, 2014 | Language, Learning, Literacy |
[Milestone] Whilst it is AVERAGE for a child to know their address (street number & name) by 5 years of age, why not try a few of these exercises much earlier: – when learning numbers, go & point out the number on your letterbox – contrast with...
