Tell Me a Story
Stories are a great way to connect! “That’s a picture of Grammy when she was a little girl. She loved horses, especially her horse, Black Jack. She rode him every day! What do you think it would be like to ride a horse?” Stories connect you to your children and them to the world around […]
Story Time: Helpful Skills for Pre-Literacy
Sharing books is a great way to help your child learn to read and write. But there is something just as important that you can do every day that will help children grow on their pathway to becoming future readers–sharing stories through everyday conversations. Attachments: Mommy, Is This OK? References: Bergin, C. (2001). The parent-child […]
Increasingly Inventive Fantasy Play (36-48 Months)
Preschoolers enjoy vivid fantasy lives and imagine themselves in various roles, from firefighters and dancers to doctors and superheroes. Taking on different identities and conversing with imaginary friends allows them to explore a range of emotions and experiences. Preschoolers move back and forth freely between fantasy and reality. References: Harris, P. L. (2000). The Work of the […]
Cognitive and Learning: Overview (3-5 Years)
Between three and five, children become more sophisticated thinkers. They have a clearer sense of time, they can count objects accurately, and they can recall large parts of stories they have heard. Alongside these new skills, children become increasingly creative in their fantasy play.