Enhancing My Sensory IQ!
"Be Creative When Filling Your Child's Sensory Pool." The sensory pool can be filled as high as your two year old can tolerate. Sensory media can include...
The Secret World I “SEEK” at Age Two
Create a FUN House! Fill a space using foam mats, pillows or layers of blankets that can be used to provide a safe and inviting place to...
Safe, Creative Learning Environments
Setting up a "Cognitive" enriched environment will enable your toddler to learn more. When setting up your playtime/learning space, remember to use defining space dividers such as; a...
My SAFE Place
Setting up an "Emotional/Behavioral" "grounded" space for your toddler to have a quiet/reflective moment. Define your "quiet" library space by using beanbags or comfortable blankets for your...
Be in front of the tantrum!
When getting ready to complete an activity give him a verbal warning that his time with this activity is about to come to an end. Begin with verbally...
Taming that Temper Tantrum
Give him a choice between two options he can have, that way he is learning to make successful choices and he feels that he has some control over...
Prompting the “why” yourself
Ask your child, "Why do you think ________?" (Insert a question here.) This gives children an opportunity to think for themself and with creativity.
Museum visit
Contact a local children museum and exhibits to ask when they have discount days. Take your family on that day to take advantage of learning new things that...
A Selective Guest List
Toddlers generally enjoy smaller parties with fewer friends more. Focus on inviting people who are significant to your child to the party. Too many people may be overwhelming.
Screen based Activities
Here is an example of an e-book that encourages interaction between parents and toddlers. It can also help to stimulate listening skills. My First Book of ABC and...