Baby sign language is a wonderful way to communicate with your infant already at around 8-month-old! Learn how to get started here.
If you're a parent of a baby or toddler, you've probably heard the term "baby signs" or baby sign language and wondered what it's all about. Is it only for deaf children or can hearing
Mother with long dark hair holding a newborn baby. Fine Art Print Choose your size from the drop-down menu and I'll send you an archival fine art print of my original oil painting. 5x7" and 8x10" Prints are printed on thick 130 lb soft texture fine art paper and have the option to be shipped in a clear plastic sleeve or a glassine bag. The glassine bag is a more eco friendly option. It is translucent, but not transparent nor waterproof. It would be a good option if you are going to frame your print. They are shipped in a sturdy cardboard mailer. 11x14" and 16x20" prints are printed on flexible high-quality photo paper and shipped rolled in a tube. I offer free shipping via USPS. Please message me if you would like to purchase shipping from UPS or FedEX. This print would be perfect in a nursery or child's bedroom. It also makes a lovely baby shower or Mother's Day gift! Follow me on Instagram to see my new paintings and process @lovettareyescairoart Colors can vary slightly due to differences in monitor settings. Copyright of this artwork remains with the artist. This original painting sold Thank you for viewing my artwork!
Find the best baby sewing pattern with this fun list of free baby sewing patterns! I've sewn all of these, and I love them!
Dutch baby puff pancakes are so easy to make and only require a few ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!
Wondering how to get your newborn to sleep better? I'm sharing the key sleep tips we learned, and the schedule we used to get our babies sleeping at night.
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? This post will help you decide plus free worksheets focused on kindergarten readiness skills like...
This labor inducing cookies recipe worked for me when I was pregnant and ready to get my baby out. They are similar to a ginger snap but so much better.
Crochet this simple cloud Amigurumi and make some cute baby mobiles, stroller toys, hanging ornaments, etc.
Think you may have a hormonal imbalance and want to naturally balance your hormones? Look no further, here's the answer you're looking for.
Boho Bedroom (CC Pack for The Sims 4)I am absolutely thrilled to unveil my latest creation – the "Boho Bedroom" CC Pack! This is the third part of my Boho series (Boho Baby & Boho Bathroom) and it is all about infusing your Sims' bedrooms with that distinct bohemian charm.I…
There's an imminent new arrival in our extended family, so it's time for me to get working on another version of my baby beach scenes. Simon suggested I incorporate surfing since the father is a keen surfer. That was the starting point for my designing, anyway. I ended up with this row of (potentially surfable?!) waves which will go across the top of the reef/water section, and I started by piecing them. I divided the waves into organic shapes, much like those I used in the much larger Australian scene and space quilts, which I could then piece from different colour water fabrics. The first step was to trace these onto mid-weight non-woven interfacing and mark some registration points along the curved seams to help piece thems evenly, then cut the pieces apart. After carefully selecting the fabrics to use for each piece (colour, and a smooth gradation was the main consideration)I placed the interfacing patter piece directly on the fabric and drew around it with a air-erasable marker, adding the 1/4in seam allowance by eye as I went. I then added the registration marks and the piece number with a fine-tip permanent pen before cutting it out. I've saved all the interfacing pieces in case I want to do the waves again. Then I pinned all the pieces in place on my pattern and checked I was happy with my fabric choices. Then it was just a case of gradually sewing them all together, carefully easing the curves. The wave section is all done now and will be pieced to the top of the reef/water section once that's done (the bottom is straight-ish).
Darling crochet bee will be buzzing off your crochet hook in no time! Fast and fun bumblebee crochet pattern.
The BEST pressure cooker baby back ribs recipe! My dry rub for baby back ribs + a secret ingredient + perfected cooking time = the perfect juicy & tender ribs. You will love this recipe for pork ribs!
These thick and fluffy eggless pancakes are going to become your new favorite pancake recipe. They're perfectly light and soft, with crisp edges and the most delicious flavor. And the best part is this eggless pancake recipe is made with just a few pantry staple ingredients in 20 minutes!
Two Points: This is MY method, and not necessarily right for you, your teaching or care philosophy, your set-up, or your students. Curriculum participation by my students is VOLUNTARY. I invite them to participate, but if they choose not to, then that is fine. I usually offer them a choice of a few of the activities and let them decide where we start and where we go. An engaged child learns, a dis-engaged child rebels. The 3-year rotating curriculum is theme based. Some times we stick to the plan, but usually I observe what they are interested in learning about, what they are asking questions about, and suggest up to three different themes they can choose from for us to study. I make my own 3-year rotating curriculum for many reasons: Packaged curriculum is often only one year. Since I teach for 3 years, this would be redundant. Most packaged curriculum focuses on skills my students master early. My 2s count to 20, know 11 colors, know most of their phonics, uppercase and lowercase letters, 10 shapes and some of their numbers and I still have 3 years of curriculum to teach them. They often are worksheet intensive. My students usually are cognitively advanced from their fine motor skills. I have 4 year olds that still can't write well. If I had relied on worksheets for the last 2 years, there is no way they would have the skill sets they have. Worksheets are also not considered Developmentally Appropriate Practice [DAP] for children under the age of 8. We use them here for writing practice starting at age 4. [Yes, worksheet-intensive public schools are not using DAP for kindy through 3rd grade!] They can be expensive. If you are purchasing worksheets, why would you spend even $1 a week/$52 a year when you can purchase a 400 page Scholastic preschool workbook from Sam's Club for $8 that covers probably more material, is most likely aligned with the public school expectations, and is colorful. Colored copies are NOT affordable to make from packaged curriculum. Most [ALL!] preschool learning should be interactive. Pinterest is a better source for ideas. My students change every time I do a theme. I have to be able to tweak it to the interests and capabilities of those currently in my care. Plus, I'll find more interesting activities on Pinterest, have an idea for a new game, etc. It's a constant evolution to keep my curriculum relevant to our current group, situation and resources. However, curriculum planning and creation is very time consuming. Even with older curriculum I spend several hours going over it prior to teaching - updating, creating new materials, purchasing and setting new classroom decorations. While I have had my 3 year curriculum, this year I found myself wanting a more specific schedule to focus on specific skill sets for this particular group of children. Most of these skills can be incorporated into our themed curriculum, or they take 5 minute sessions to pop into our day. I have two groups, the younger preschoolers are 2-3 years old and the older ones are 4-5 years old, all at the same developmental and skill set level within their group. This makes it easier, as I can tailor everything to just 2 groups. If I were to have additional levels of children, then it would be tailored to each level. Children here are taught at their developmental level, not age. Asychronastic development is normal, so I may be teaching a child at various levels depending upon the subject matter. For the younger preschoolers, I came up with this structure. For the older pre-k students, I came up with this one. For instance, both of them have Measurement & Comparison on Friday for Reasoning. However, for the younger students, this would be a more/less, longer/shorter, big/little, etc. activity, while the older students would be measuring with rulers, yardsticks, tape measures, measuring cups, unit blocks, foot steps or themed units, and graphing the measurements to compare. Same skill set, differentiated at vastly different levels. Even this needs conditional tweaking. All the pre-k's know how to spell their last names now, so that is no longer a relevant skill activity for music and will be changed out. In another post I'll get into the curriculum components and the importance of each. For instance, how counting on Friday teaches 1-to-1 correspondence and creating method processes for counting groups of objects. CLICK PICTURES TO VIEW LARGER I use this MS Word template, available for FREE on TPT, for curriculum planning. Often, the daily skill sets above are either already incorporated, or can easily be incorporated, into the theme planning. For an example of a completed curriculum unit, check out our Owls Theme. Each monthly theme is broken down into 4 sub-themes. For instance: SPACE Astronauts & Rockets The Universe Our Solar System Aliens & Robots We also have a musical component, often classical, and an art component, often a master, and Spanish vocabulary component that we incorporate. This planning form may not include all games, file folder games, manipulatives, room-set up, etc. that I utilize. For those of you trained in curriculum creation, I do NOT do a full curriculum development for each activity. With having these children usually from infant to school-age, I keep an internal evaluation of progression and plan out only weekly learning objectives. Since I am creating the activities for my personal use, I do not need to create written procedures and evaluations. My curriculum is stored currently in file folders in a large office bookcase unit. I would like to get it into boxes so that I could have EVERY theme-related item, including dress-up, room set-up, manipulatives, etc. together for an easy pull. File boxes will most likely be the easiest, but they do take up a lot of space. In each file some of the things I probably have: Completed planning sheets All the books I own for that theme Flannel board Sentence and word walls File folder games Samples of previous crafts DVDs CDs Coloring pages Mini-book(s) Build-a-[theme item] game Curriculum creation is one of my great joys. I love the research and compilation, the creativity and excitement of bringing something fun and educational to my students. Learning is rarely linear. Children take developmental leaps, sometimes in odd directions. As a teacher, it is important that I keep each one challenged without pushing or inhibiting their growth, and that takes constant evaluation and a good eye for when those leaps happen so that we can move on to a higher level of instruction. When we do an activity, I constantly question if they WANT to do another round, another activity, and I usually cut them off while they are still engaged. I want them wanting more, and they will usually ask if they can continue. One of the most important desires and abilities I can instill in them is that of self-directed learning. So as they choose to go off with their rulers after we've spent several minutes doing a measuring activity, conferring between themselves as to procedures and what to measure next, I step back and let them. They know I am here as a resource, rather than an intrusive director. It is my job to ensure that when I invite my students to learn, they glow with excitement and anticipation of a fun, interactive, playful time. The results, so far, have been astounding. A few of my complete curriculum units are available through my TPT store. Apples Dental Ice Cream Penguins Rainbows St. Patrick's Day Valentine's Follow Connie -'s board Classroom on Pinterest. Tags: preschool, child care, pre-k, curriculum, development, teaching, education, homeschooling, homeschool, home, school, preschool curriculum development, planning
I've collected over 20 of my favorite free baby quilt patterns in one post! They are all from amzing designers, so you're sure to find one you love.
Easy Dutch Baby with 5 ingredients and 5 mins prep time. The best Dutch Baby pancake recipe made in a cast-iron skillet. Serve it sweet or savory for breakfast or brunch.
These Easy Blender Spinach Pancakes are a great way to serve spinach to your little one. Made with simple ingredients, these pancakes are fluffy, soft and perfect for your baby, baby-led weaning, toddlers, as well as kids! 6 months and up!
These cute coloring and sorting pages can be used to introduce color words and color distinction to little learners. Included are 10 color pages and 5 sorting activities. Click HERE for the free download! Need a book to go with the activities? Check out some of our favorites: *Contains affiliate links. See my […]
The only toys you will need for your newborn baby to promote sensory and cognitive development. Color and sound help stimulate their little eyes and minds.
Pancakes for babies are the perfect snack or breakfast food for weaning babies or hungry toddlers. Click now for pancakes for baby recipes!
Fall off the bone baby back ribs made simply in your slow cooker! This is my favorite way to make ribs because they always turn out super tender and delicious.
Cross stitch alphabet Batang all letters free pattern download
It's hard to believe that the first Harry Potter books hit the shelves over 20 years ago! My kids are all Potterheads (well, the last one is just starting the books now, but he will be)! We love Harry Potter! There are so many great Harry Potter inspired craft projects to try. I've found some
A collection of my favorite 25 free and easy granny square patterns that are perfect for beginners to learn how to crochet.
