Learning Letters & Numbers: Puppets
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Single Dad Needing Help with Abc's and Numbers.
Asked by J.T. from Seattle
on January 10, 2010
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So im on mamapedia, and i'm a dad. I really need help from some of yall. I just got custody of my 4 and a half year old daughter who had been secluded by her grandpare...
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- J., You have great intentions and you want your daughter to learn--great! But you can take a step back and relax a bit. Kids have an innate desire to learn (we all d...
- First school preschool is a totally free site for preschoolers aa great source that I have used for my 4 year old twins.
- How long have you had her? Maybe she is going through a slight depression from being changed from people she knew as her comfort zone to someone she doesn't know or h...
Methods of Teaching Toddlers (2-3) Shapes, Letters and Such
Asked by S.M. from Stockton
on June 17, 2009
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I'm a working mother and our parents watch our 2 year old daughter everyday so she is not exposed to "actual learning" from a childcare person or place. I'm wondering ...
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- We don't do anything structured but just take opportunities to reinforce this information as we play. When drawing with crayons or chalk I repeat the colors each t...
- S., Hello! Here's a easy quick idea that is fun for your child! Get something like shaving cream, whip cream or play dough......next, first show her how to draw the n...
- She's 2 she doesn't need any formal teaching. She needs to be able to explore. Just talk to her and tell her what she is seeing and touching. It will all sink in. ...
A Mom Needing Help !
Asked by S.L. from Dallas
on March 24, 2008
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I just got my son back through court he is 3yrs old . I am having issuses with biteing and with him learning his colors and letters and numbers. If anyone has any sug...
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- Congratulations on getting him back. If you aren't opposed to learning through TV, my son learned his colors, numbers, and shapes through the Preschool Prep Company D...
- I sit and watch Super Why and World World with my son in the mornings. These are cartoons on KERA. Super Why comes on at 10 and Word World at 11:30. My son is 2 and lo...
- I agree with Tamara on biting: bite him back. It only took once for this to happen with our daughter who is now 5 and she never bit again! As far as letters and numb...
How to Further Challenge My Gifted 3 Year Old
Asked by N.J. from Chicago
on April 16, 2007
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My daughter is 3 years old and is very gifted in the area of letters and reading. Before she turned 2 years old she surprised one day. She pointed to a letter in a b...
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- Keep doing what you are already doing. Kids under the age of 5 are little sponges. That is one reason they recommend teaching foreign language to young children. They...
- Great responses so far. Don't try to hold her back by any means, but don't pressure her either. You might want to google the concept of "un-schooling" if you aren't f...
- Hi Jenny, At this point, I would say to just spend time encouraging your daughter to do things that she enjoys. Our son is 22 months old and he knows all his color...
Indoor Stuff to Do with a 2 Year Old
Asked by B.W. from Pittsburgh
on November 10, 2010
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It's getting colder now and I need some ideas of stuff to keep my 2 year old busy. She has play dough and markers but is getting bored with those. I would love some i...
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- Don't be afraid to take her out in the cold. Kids need lots of outside time, and if it is above 10 degrees, it won't hurt her to go out if she's bundled up. (Same fo...
- I used to keep a small sliding board from step 2 in my house for my kids. They'd go up and down it and when they got bored with going up down it, they would start usin...
- I have a 2 yr old daughter as well and recently all she wants to do is projects, its amazing how much time she can spend doing something these days. LOVE IT! So far sh...
Specific Christmas Gift Ideas for 3 Yr Old on the Spectrum
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on October 19, 2010
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Often times kids on the spectrum can have an almost obsessive love with something in particular...my sons love is for "letters" as in the alphabet...we have magnetic l...
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- My 3yo son has also had a love affair with letters for almost 2 years now. He loves the foam bath letters that stick to the sides of the tub, they keep him entertaine...
- As for DVD's.... my kids loved the Leapfrog "Letter Factory" and there are other ones for Leapfrog too but can't remember the names. It is a really cute dvd and is gr...
- Try the Here Come the ABCs CD and DVD by They Might Be Giants. Great songs, fun videos. My husband and I bought them both before we even thought about having kids!
Need Help Preschooling My Own Son
Asked by M.O. from Salt Lake City
on July 17, 2008
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I want to do some kind of simple preschool with my almost 4 year old son. I want to do something simple that I can do during the rest of the summer months and during ...
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- I have the perfect website for you... youcanteach.com. It is a basic, fun curriculum that teaches children letter sounds, etc through games, music, singing, etc. The...
- M., If you can find any books by Glen Doman regarding early childhood education, use them as a jumping-off point. They are really excellent, help develop your child...
- hi M., i run a small preschool out of my home, so i know how you feel about trying to get all that info organized into a schedule. my suggestions are to 1) pick a ...
Having Friends Over?
Asked by L.M. from Seattle
on September 25, 2010
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So basically my question is this: Will we ever get to a point where I feel comfortable having my children's friends over?
A little background: I am a SAHM to five ch...
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- Flylady!! Like the other ladies said. And you'de be suprised how the routines and getting rid of clutter makes you feel a little less tired. Good luck!!
- Let it go. My house isn't ever "company" ready either. If you don't let go, you are keeping yourself as well as your children from having relationships with people o...
- In our home, if you want a friend to come over and the house is a mess or dirty, everybody has to help clean.. So daughter would clean her room, clean the bathroom...
Games for 2 Year Old
Asked by B.J. from Kansas City
on November 4, 2009
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I was just wondering if any moms had any great games they play with their kids? My son is 2 and a half and just loves games, like hi ho cherrio, don't break the ice, ...
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- ELEFUN! My daughter got it for X-mas about the same age as your son and it's STILL her favorite! Also, if you find another in a resale pick it up b/c extra butterfli...
- There is a game I think it is called Ele-fun? not sure, it is an elephant that has air that comes out of its trunk and you scoop up butterflies in a little net. Hungry...
- We recommend "Cootie" or as called at our home - the bug game. We also recommend "Green Eggs and Ham." I believe each game references an age that begins at 3 years o...
Looking for Childcare Opinions
Asked by S.R. from Orlando
on April 11, 2007
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Hello Moms!
I am looking for opinions on a childcare question. My 14 month old is taken care of full time by a sitter who lives within walking distance of my job. S...
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- Hi S., I had to find a new place to take my kids in February due to the fact that their in home childcare provider was returning to school and closing. I was heart...
- Hi S., If she's happy where she is, then I would keep her there. Daycare can be great for kids that need to learn to make friends, but from what your post say...
- Hi S., I just wanted to tell you how lucky I think you are to have your current sitter. I am a sahm, but I would jump at the chance to go back to work if I had a s...
