Last year’s Black Friday came with a surprise for me and our 6 years old daughter. Daddy ordered a Nintendo Switch console and some family friendly games. Because we spent (and we’re still spending) most of our time at home, due to the pandemic situation – we work from home, our daughter sometimes has online classes – Nintendo Switch was a fun and entertaining acquisition.
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We bought a new “toy” this week: a Traffic Play Mat. Our daughter loves it and we wish we bought it sooner. I must say, our daughter has an impressive collection of HotWheels cars. Although we bought her various track packs for her cars, she definitely prefers the Traffic Play Mat.
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Lately, our 4 years old daughter seemed very interested in learning and drawing letters. Although, we never force her to do activities she doesn’t enjoy, we buy her toys, games and books that are suited for her age. We want give her as many options as possible when it comes to developing her skills and learning abilities.
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Two weeks till Christmas. Outside is freezing. No signs of snow. Our 3 and a half years old daughter is very excited for winter holidays. This year she knows she’s old enough to craft all the Christmas decorations with mommy.
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Summer is almost over, but we decided to take full advantage of good weather and spend as much time out as possible. Our 3 years old daughter gets bored quickly, as most kids do, that is why we always think of a fun and engaging activity before we go outside. Fortunately, there are a lot of fun outdoor activities for small children to choose from.
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Because both me and my husband are interested in technology – we work in the IT industry – we recently decided to introduce our little girl to this domain. Our daughter is 3 years old now, so we think that this is just the right time for her to start learning the basics of programming through play. She might like it or she might not, but as her parents, our job is to offer her as many opportunities as possible, so she can choose wisely when the time comes.
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Some time ago, when our daughter was almost 1 year old, we wrote an article about the importance of open ended toys for open ended play. Just as a quick reminder, open ended play is a creative, imaginative, child-directed play.
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Christmas is right around the corner. Therefore, we made a list of some of the best Christmas gift ideas for toddlers. We created the list for our 2 and a half year old daughter. I will share it here to help all of you busy parents find the perfect present for your toddlers. So, you don’t have to waste too much time searching for the right present.
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The Montessori method of educating children is mainly based on simplicity, independent activities, hand-on learning and collaborative play. Children are encouraged to engage in independent activities, being observed, but not interrupted. This gives them the opportunity to learn on their own, at their own pace, from their own explorations. It is all about trial and error and self-correction enhancing their skills and contributing to their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.
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