Babies are born learning from the moment they take their first breath. As they are hearing new sounds they are learning about the world around them.
When my kiddo was a toddler I was always playing with them and making every moment I could a learning experience. Playing with blocks we talked about the shapes and colors. Playing with dolls we talked about why we should feed and cloth them. In the beginning it was only really me talking while they looked up at me with smiles and giggles.
Kids take in everything going on around them. Playing is a great learning experience.
Here is the are 5 ways that I am here for you here:
1. Support parents as their child’s first teacher
Before a child steps into the classroom or enters primary school for the first time there are ways that parents can work at home with them to ensure that they are prepared. I want to help you see that there are everyday experiences you are already doing for your child that is helping them grow.
A parent becomes a child first teacher the moment they are born. The caregiver shows them how to hold their bottle and play peek-a-boo. All of these are learning experiences for the child that with repetition they are able to begin doing themselves.
2. Provide activities and resources that are simple and easy
Little Dreamers Activities is a place parents and caregivers can turn to when they are looking for inspiration on ways to teach their children with fun and engaging activities. Whether it’s five minutes or an hour worth of time, we want to bring you endless ideas that everyone will enjoy.
Make sure to check back often as we are a new site and will be sharing as often as we finish up a project.
3. Help parents teach school readiness skills for toddlers
When most people think about school readiness they think about reading, writing, and math. When you are working with toddlers and preschoolers it’s not only those abilities that should be taught prior to that first day. Parents and caregivers have many day to day activities that kids as watching and learning from.
How many times has a child done something and the adult is looking at them clueless where they learned something like that only to realize it was themselves or someone else that is around regularly. Kids are watching and picking up on the good and bad habits they witness.
4. Share books that families can enjoy together
Every parent knows that reading is a great way to spend time with their little ones. I want to share books that are great to experience together as well as those that can be enjoyed individually. Its not always about the words on the text, sometimes its about what we imagine the story could be with a few simple images.
I will also be sharing some amazing books that you can read alone when you need a few minutes to sit back and relax. Remember they are watching and picking up on the habits they witness, reading is a great habit to share.
5. Write consistent posts sharing educational activities
As a former teacher I want to share with parents and caregivers what I have learned about those crucial first years when a child is a sponge and takes everything in that they see. Posts and activities shared here will help children learn through play. Playing is the best way to keep a child engaged and interested in what is being taught.
A child learns through play and repetition, like watching Frozen for the fifth time in a row. When they get up and move around they are actively learning and those are the experiences that they will enjoy doing again and again.
