Five Fine Motor Favorites
Today, I'm sharing some of our current favorites for helping to continue L's fine motor development.
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Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Aug 19, 20214 min read
Preparing a Toddler for School
Read along to discover some ideas to help prepare your toddler for the start of school.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Aug 12, 20214 min read
Traveling with a Toddler
Today, I'm sharing some activity ideas that helped keep my toddler busy and happy while traveling.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jul 29, 20214 min read
Romp n' Roll Review
We discovered the perfect place to help develop and strengthen the larger muscle groups (gross motor skills) for our little learners.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jul 22, 20215 min read
Teaching Toddlers Color Recognition
Child development experts say toddlers can usually start to grasp the concept of color recognition and distinction around 18-24 months.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Pouring Station for Toddlers
Follow along to learn about the essentially zero-cost activity that taught L so much (including cause and effect, hand-eye coordination).
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jul 8, 20212 min read
MORE Sensory Fun!
This week we checked out a sensory activity that was different and exciting! Remember, the sense of touch is not limited to hands alone.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jul 1, 20213 min read
I Smell... Sensory Fun!
I always try to take L’s lead in what she chooses to explore and what I can “teach” her. I watch for what she naturally shows interest in.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jun 24, 20216 min read
“Learning to Read” Developmental Stages
Did you know your little learner might start developing pre-reading skills at just six months old?
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jun 17, 20213 min read
Teaching Toddlers to Take Deep Breaths
As a teacher, I watched conscious and controlled breathing help numerous children work through different types of challenges.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jun 10, 20216 min read
The Importance of Reading to Our Littlest Learners
It’s no secret that there are so many perks to reading- no matter your age. Explore the benefits of reading to babies and toddlers.
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Jun 3, 20215 min read
FARMtastic Fun
Check out how we supported fine motor, gross motor, sensory, vocabulary/ language and social/ emotional development with a trip to the farm!
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
May 27, 20213 min read
Benefits of Music in Child Development
Music helps develop vocabulary, increases sensory development, introduces and improves literacy and numeracy knowledge... and so much more!
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
May 13, 20213 min read
My Gym
We had our first session My Gym "Backyard Mobile" class this week and I am here to tell you- it was SO. MUCH. FUN!
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
May 6, 20215 min read
The Power of Sensory Play
Sensory play can be an instrumental component to development. Understanding this justifies the power of play! Learning should be fun!
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Apr 29, 20217 min read
SEAS The Day
Today, I’m going to share with you how I make the most out of everyday life with my 15-month old daughter, L. Join us for Sea Animals Week!
Caitlyn Braunsdorf
Apr 22, 20212 min read
Hi, I'm Cait!
Prior to becoming a mom, I I taught first and second grade. I love applying what I know about education to raising my own little learner!
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