Water Sponge Transfer. This Montessori toddler activity is really simple and informative! I classify this activity under “math/science.” It teaches a bit of practical life, eye/hand coordination, and of course squeezing. Supplies: 2 bowls or Tupperware containers water Tray sponge Directions: Set up water in one of the containers, and put both bowls…
Tag: child development
How to: DIY Toddler Curriculum
Two words: Toddler curriculum. It dawned on me that a lot of people send their children to daycare. And in daycare, the days are structured with a routine, where early childhood educators build curriculums. Maybe you’re thinking, “Curriculum? Don’t you mean messy activities like painting?” You’re right, I do mean messy activities like painting, but…
Monday Monologue: “Uh-Oh Meme”
Okay, McKinley is 18-months-old now. We should probably talk about what that means. And…more what that entails for Mama G (a.k.a me). 18-months is a big milestone. The reason people say, “she is 17 months” or “She is 8-months now” is because infant’s cognitive and physical development is vastly different from month to month….
Discipline Don’ts
If you’re a first time parent, or a parent of five children, learning how to discipline your children can be a tricky process to learn. How do you do it? Is one parent the good cop and the other the bad cop? Applying multiple parenting strategies can allow us to be more well-rounded parents. Parenting…
Autism vs Asperger’s
As a society we are comfortable, probably too comfortable, noticing our differences, and pointing fingers at others who are not like ourselves. It’s time we start realizing individual potentialities for greatness, success, and achievement, no matter the differences. In lieu of autism awareness month and as a licensed Social Worker I thought I might shed…
Wiℓdfℓower Warriors 