We look forward to seeing all of our little friends in class this morning. Costumes welcome! :)
Thursday
Monday
Weather Board Fun!
A big thank you to all who joined us for our Weather Board Webinar! We look forward to seeing and hearing all about the weather learning fun you will be having with your little treeschoolers!! Be sure to post pictures and share your stories!
Thursday
Explore ... MORE!
It is no secret that I love a good quote. One of my all time favorites is the TS Eliot quote listed on today's graphic. So much can be learned by prioritizing play and exploration with your little one. Today at our Destination Maternity class we had a wonderful time exploring our discovery bins full of found treasures and signs we have been working on over the past few weeks.
Discovery bins are a wonderful way to empower your child to initiate learning while challenging them to build questioning skills and communication development. A big thanks to all who joined us. I hope you enjoy using your discovery bins @ home! Here are a few tips to help keep the fun rolling:
- Explore through your five senses: It's not just a flower. It's pink and yellow. It's Fuzzy and soft. It tickles when gently brush the flower on your cheek. (Notice that reminder sign "gentle" from a few weeks ago?)
- Ask questions: ... "What did you find? How does it feel? What colors do you see?"
- Play along: Take a turn, have fun and be super communicative (see #4).
- Use your Words & Signs: For example, let's say you pull out the ball. Be excited. Share what you see. "I found a red ball. It is smooth and shiny. Can you catch it? (then roll the ball to baby)
- Add your own items: Beloved toys and stuffed animals are great options. When your little discovers even an old well worn toy in her discovery bin she will in many ways see it anew and it can open up communication.
The most important thing you are discovering is each other!
"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation." -Plato
I just had to fit one more quote in! Remember, this above all else should always be a together activity. Don't leave your discovery bin accessible when you aren't able to be present and play with your baby. This is of coarse for safety reasons and supervision; but also, it is important to make this time special signing play and practice time. Signs and sounds are just the beginning. Who knows what amazing things your baby will discover about you and you him during discovery bin play time!
For Added Fun...
Consider themes for your discovery bin. Maybe fill your bin with all items that begin with a letter or sound blend, fill your bin with all items that are found outside, or are a specific color. Have fun with it! You will be amazed at how this simple resources and about 10 minutes of active floor time will open up you and your little ones communication and signing!
Once more for emphasis...
Be sure to NEVER leave your child alone with their discovery bin and/or any discovery items you elect to place in the discovery bin. This is and should always be an activity you explore together. In addition, be cautious about the items you choose to place in the bin. Make sure these items are baby friendly, containing no small parts, choking hazards, sharp edges, ect. As always, you play at your own risk so be sure to provide the best safest items and environment for your little one.
Thursday
Happy 4th of July!
We had so much fun kicking off our 4th of July holiday with some of our sprout friends @ Destination Maternity. A BIG thank you to all who shared part of their celebrations with us!! This holiday provides great opportunity to practice those red, white and blue color signs!! Also, Don't forget our new signs from today. Flag, Celebrate, and America!
As an added bonus we have included our Fourth of July print pack to enjoy with your sprout at home!! Be sure to join us at Destination Maternity for fun Sensory Play and More Signing FUN!! See your there! Next week's class will close to new RSVPs on Tuesday of next week due. Be sure to reserve your spot today!
For some more holiday fun check out our friend from Signing Time, Leah, signing our national anthem!! Have a terrific and safe holiday!
Monday
Library Re-Stocking Fundraiser!
One of our most important goals is to help keep signing accessible to everyone through our story times and donations of products. Currently, we are fundraising with Leslie Burton and Thirty-One to be able to provide new Signing Time Board Books to our Library! Here is how you can help:
2 - Join and Share Our Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/213573315461331/
3 - Enter our give away .... a Rafflecopter giveaway
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