What is a Circle of Communication? The first half of the circle is the initiation (someone knocks on the door) and the second half is the response (someone else opens the door). There are all different sizes of circles. Some are big and obvious, and some are more subtle. There are times that we may […]
Have you ever found yourself wondering “Is my child developing at the right pace?” or “How can I help this child who seems stuck in one area?” -You’re not alone. As parents, teachers, therapists, or caregivers, we all want to give the kids in our lives the very best start. The early years are when […]
What is a developmental delay? I like the definition that Yale Medicine gives, which is: When a child’s progression through predictable developmental phases slows, stops, or reverses. Early Intervention is all about helping kids to progress through those developmental milestones. So, how do you do that? It’s not always about finding a new activity, buying […]
What are the stages of play? Understanding the stages of play is key to supporting a child’s development. Play is more than just fun—it’s how children learn communication skills, social interaction, problem-solving, motor development, and more. From unoccupied play to cooperative and imaginative play, each stage builds on the last, helping children gain the skills […]
Let’s talk about the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How’s of Early intervention. Let’s do it in this order, though. What is Early Intervention? Who needs Early Intervention? Why is Early Intervention Important? When should Early Intervention be provided? Where can you get Early Intervention? How do you get started with Early Intervention? What […]
The more I learn about the brain, the more I realize how important it is for kids to learn about their brains. There is so much power in knowing how your brain works, and yet it’s not something taught in many schools. Many of us working with kids didn’t learn about the brain in school, […]
Music is a powerful tool that helps many of us teach young kids all kinds of skills. You can teach colors, shapes, numbers, ABCs, social skills, language, motor skills, etc. all through music. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, therapist, or early childhood educator, incorporating simple songs, rhythms and movement can boost skills across multiple areas […]
If you have a child that enjoys touching slimy textures, is working on fine motor skills, and likes to make a mess, this activity is for you! I did this activity with my class of 2-year-olds, I also did it with my daughter who was 4 at the time, and it was a hit. This […]
Early intervention is all about giving extra help and support to a child that has developmental delays. Every child is different and needs different supports. It’s important to be aware of where the child is developmentally so that you can help in the best way possible. For today I’m going to primarily focus on kids […]
An exercise ball is one of my must-haves when working in Early Intervention or Preschool Classes. This is a great activity IF your child enjoys vestibular or proprioceptive input. If your child avoids these types of activities, you can still try it, but you’ll need to be sensitive to your child’s preferences and go at […]
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