Monthly Archive for February, 2009

Early Intervention

Click link to see a list of local Early Intervention phone numbers

ABC Books

A list of books to help children learn and love the alphabet! Read them daily!

Opposites

A list of books that teach and reinforce “opposites”.

Great Stories

A list of great stories for children to love! They vary in complexity and topic. Enjoy!

Dealing With Social Issues

Books focusing on many issues/obstacles children face. Separation, Confidence…

I love you books

Books celebrating the love between parents/child. Wonderful bonding tool for all!

Bedtime Favorites

A variety of books to read at bedtime. Make reading a nightly a tradition!

Play Detective

One person hides an object. Other person must find it using hints. Active/thoughtful play!

Duck, Duck, Goose

The classic game explained in detail. Children love running around chasing each other.

TAG

This game is loved by all children. They take turns being chased and tagged.

Hide and Seek

One person hides and others must find that person. Great fun and engaging for all!

Follow the Leader


“Mommy says” (fill in with name that is appropriate)

Essentially “simon says”. Adult says a command. Child must do the action commanded.

Build together

Children work together to build a structure. Taking turns and teamwork is highlighted!

Board Games

List of board games for children to take turns, follow directions and learn together!

Pass the Toy

Children take turns passing a toy & making a comment. Promotes sharing/patience.

Reading-Take turns with the pages

Children take turns turning the pages of a book as adult reads. Patience and sharing!

Building Transportation Vehicles

Child creates a car, boat, airplane..out of blocks. Pretends to be in the vehicle!

Ideas of Structures to Build

A list of creative structures to build with children. Extra props add to the excitement!

Building Opposites

Child builds 2 structures that are opposites. Child compares/contrasts the structures.