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Seeking Italians
We are looking for ITALIAN Games to play. I did not find much online. Lots of card games, and lots of games to play to learn Italian, but no games. ...
Teaching Toddlers to Repeat Words and Learn New Words
Oct 5, 2009 ... Teaching Toddlers to Repeat Words and Learn New Words .... Play the yes-no game. Ask questions such as "Are you a boy?" "Are you Marty? ...
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- Hi V., this is exactly like my daughter who is 19 months old. Our pediatrician suggested we join a playgroup where she can interact with other toddlers, like Mommy & ...
- Sing the new words! Add clapping or stomping feet to give rhythm to the words. My son had a bout with ear infections that was pretty serious from about 5 months to ...
- Is his hearing okay? Perhaps you might have it checked. They can do it at the pediatrician's office usually. YOu could also work with baby sign language. It actuall...
Learning Her Abc's
I try to go with the flow knowing that summertime will be soon and he is always more interested and willing to work/play to learn new things. Hang in there. ...
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- The first time my daughter pointed out and named a letter, I got her the Leapster Fridge phonics, it has all the letter and tells what the letter is and the sound it m...
- i don't know how you feel about tv/dvd's but sounds like you are ok with it so... my son was doing the same thing - not even trying or saying "i don't know" when we ha...
- I highly recommend "Leap Frog Letter Factory" DVD. You can get it at Wal-Mart for about $10. My daughter just turned 4 in October and now knows all of her alphabet a...
My 8 Yr Old Want to Be a Guitar Hero!!!!
One thing to know about cheap guitars is ... they are very difficult to learn to play. The 'bridge' is way too high, and the steel strings are near ...
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- Awww it must be a "8 year old" and "husband" thing lol. I have a slash wanna be in the family ok 2 but I told my hubby he had to rock out in the garage on his Bass gui...
- You can call your local high school music department and see if any of the high schoolers give lessons. That would be much more inexpensive than a private professiona...
- My husband wanted to learn guitar and found a CD called Guitar Method by E-Media company he loved it and bought more, told his father, friends, so maybe this a cheap w...
Almost 15 Month Old Toys
Oct 6, 2009 ... Parents Magazine Bee Bop Band Play & Learn Drum & Instruments Melissa and Doug big knob puzzles. Pull Along toys (though mine was a late ...
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- My son had (still has!) a set of sturdy laminated cardboard blocks with numbers on one side, pictures, etc. on the others that fit inside each other to store that he P...
- Do you have peek-a-blocks and roll arounds? My kids loved those. Books, instruments and a toddler laptop were a big hit with them. Playhuts to crawl through, a bask...
- Anything Fisher Price Little People Peek a boo blocks and balls Duplo blocks Wooden blocks Wooden letter blocks (letters and pics on all sides) Small slide/climbe...
Need Help with Activities for 19 Month Old
I agree with what other moms wrote, that it's important for her to learn to play alone some. And it's frustrating when she just won't. ...
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- Kitchen pans, bowls, utensils work great. A plastic tub of sand, with the only rule that the sand stays in the tub. Water, food coloring, whip cream in a can, wi...
- Encouraging your child to play alone at this young age is a good thing and may help keep her occupied with things that are interesting to HER instead of what you think...
- You can borrow activity books from the library. I like to be physically active with my kids - bike riding and going on the trails around here, taking them to the park...
Playgroup in the Loop?
I'm planning on starting either at Bubbles Academy or Gymboree Play & Learn to hopefully find other mothers around me. Looking for other moms to talk to, ...
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- I just saw your request now, and wondered if you're still interested in meeting other moms? I live at Randolph and Columbus, and have a 9 month old. I'd be happy to ge...
- You will find plenty of playgroups in your area at www.meetup.com and type in your zip code.
- Hi J., My friend and I are starting a West Loop Moms group in November, no date has been set yet, but reply back to me and I will give you our info and let you know...
Youngest in Class or Oldest in Class
Let him play and learn in an appropriate way for his age while he's little, he will less likely burn out on school if he gets the academics when he is older ...
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- I have 3 children, 10, 8 & 6. My oldest is a girl then two boys. My youngest boy's b-day is Late Nov. and the cutoff is Dec. 5th. He also is quite tall for his age a...
- I was always the oldest in my class. it was no harm to me and I always enjoyed it, I was a bit more mature and ahead than everyone else. with a boy could be different....
- This is your choice your child! Go with your gut!! My oldest daughter who is 11 is the oldest in her class. My other daughter is the youngest in her class belive it or...
Daughter Starting Kindergarden
2.5 year olds need play to learn, not paper & pencil tasks. They simply aren't ready for that at that age developmentally. She sounds to me like she is ...
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- thats ok, i also have a 5year who justed started this year but she was in special intervention, there are going to be days where she doesn't want to do anything and da...
- Hi, I have a 5 year old who is now entering 1st grade. Last school year (he was in kindergarten) it was very difficult because he got bored very often. What I wo...
- Hi A., I am a Kindergarten teacher myself so let me start by asking you what time of day are you trying to do the work with her? Is she tired, hungry or hasn't reall...
Need Ideas for One Year Old Activities!
Don't underestimate the value of letting your son learn to play on his own. Yes, it is good to do things with him, but letting him play by himself with his ...
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- I think Teresa had a bunch of great ideas for you, but in addition, I wanted to mention one thing: Don't underestimate the value of letting your son learn to play o...
- Two great books of ideas: *Things to do with toddlers and twos *Slow and steady: get me ready
- These cards are filled with GREAT ideas! http://www.growingtreetoys.com/product/6087
