Blogroll

• "Sidewalk" Field Trips Boost Children's Early Literacy There is so much value in a simple walk around the block. Wherever that “block” is. The knowledge and skills that are learned and shared are incredible. Take a walk with your kids today!
• 10 Ways to Get Involved in your Child's Education Easy tips to be an active part of your child’d education.
• A Creative Idea for Introducing Letters – Go Outside! I have done this with prechoolers and it is a wonderful learning experience. Try it!
• A Creative Way to Learn Shapes A wonderful and easy hands-on learning experience with shapes.
• An interesting article about moms and sleep Good to know I’m not the only working mommy up at 3:30am :)
• Are We Raising a Generation of Helpless Kids? A great read for anyone with kids or planning to have kids.
• Brain Builders Why we should never forget about social/emotional development.
• Breaking those gender barriers! What would you do if your daughter wanted to wear shoes marketed to boys?
• Does Preschool Matter? Every child should be given the opportunity to go to preschool. For free.
• Early Education: The Power to Reduce Future Crime Victimization The importance of providing early childhood education for ALL CHILDREN.
• French Parenting Some interesting points about parenting.
• Guided Play: Helping Kids Learn Through Play A little reminder of how important it is to let your children play. And play with them.
• Let Kids Use their Fingers to Read! Great article about why it’s ok to let children read with their fingers.
• Listening to Improve Communication with your Children A nice reminder to LISTEN to your children…
• Make-Your-Own Light Table An easy and inexpensive light table – wonderful sensory experience for children.
• Making Predictions During Read-Alouds How to teach emerging readers the comprehension strategy of “predicting.”
• Media Use by Children Younger Than 2 Years Research findings and suggestions for pediatricians, parents and researchers concerning the use of media with young children.
• My Daughter's Favorite Color is BLUE From the Dad of a daughter who likes the color blue
• Palmer and Jane Check out my friend’s new store in Esty. Original, hand-made toys for children.
• Play is a Connection between Parent and Child Some great thoughts from @60secondparent about the importance of playing with your children.
• Sensory Experiences can be Messy Fun! Enjoy the mess of sensory experiences with children.
• Storytelling Bag Another great storytelling idea.
• Teaching Sharing and Empathy to Toddlers? Why I Don't Tell My Kid to Share. Great information about sharing and empathy and toddlers.
• The Importance of Attachment Healthy attachment is so important in a child’s life and the first year is incredibly important!
• The Mentality of Physical Activity More reasons why physical education should NOT be cut from schools.
• The New Baby Food Rules A more practical and laid back attitude to feeding babies food.
• This is fantastic. And yes, I have held my baby while teaching a class, attending a meeting, etc… Working mothers and what they must juggle.
• Tips for handling growth phases that affect your baby's sleep Some great tips for infant sleeping
• What to think about when selecting toys Good info about what to think about when selecting toys for kids.
• Your Baby Isn't Trying to Annoy You; She's Crying to Communicate Well said – Listen to and talk to your children!