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Driving Toy Cars Under Objects

July 31, 2014 by heatherss 7 Comments

Nicky loves anything with wheels, but for him there is more to playing with them than moving them back and forth. One of his favourite things to do with cars is to drive them under various objects. He will stand next to furniture that is the right height and line all his cars and trucks up. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, play, toddler, toys

Opening and Shutting

July 14, 2014 by heatherss 8 Comments

I remember the nurse at the baby class saying that in the first year, babies want to know what things ARE (i.e. put it in your mouth and discover it with all your senses) and in the second year they want to know how things WORK. In other words, they love exploring the function of things. As Nicky … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, play, toddler

Terrific Twos

June 30, 2014 by heatherss 14 Comments

There seems to be a lot going on with Nicky these days so I thought I'd just do a bullet point update on how he is doing. - Last Wednesday he climbed up a jungle gym all by himself. He needed help a few times to get down but after a while he could do it himself.   - His speech … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, toddler

Montessori Sandpaper Letters vs Kids Academy Traceable Letters Review by a Montessori teacher

June 18, 2014 by heatherss 3 Comments

Sandpaper letters vd Kids Academy App

Can concrete materials ever be replaced by screen applications? The short answer is no, but they sure are a great compliment to the learning process. I was asked by Sverve to do a review of Kids Academy Company application. I had actually already downloaded their Traceable Letters app. I often … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Apps, development, Education, Education, education, Pre-Schooler, products, toddler, Uncategorized

My Mother Arrives … And My Child Crosses More Milestones.

May 4, 2014 by heatherss 2 Comments

With Mother’s Day just around the corner I would like to take the time to acknowledge my mother, who looked after me! Now that it is my turn to look after a little one, she is still helping me and mothering my son.Perhaps I have been very unobservant. Perhaps Granny has an effect on Nicky. Perhaps … [Read more...]

Filed Under: child development, development, toddler

Nicky can slide!

April 29, 2014 by heatherss 5 Comments

It's been interesting watching my son develop skills in his own way, and learning to slide has shown me again a glimpse into his distinctive personality. Nicky and I were both late walkers. I only walked at 19 months, while Nicky beat me at 17 months. I think we are both the kind of people who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: child development, development, play, play, toddler

My Little Helper

February 21, 2014 by heatherss 7 Comments

Even though Nicky is so little, he has been showing me lately how involved he wants to be in my tasks. Indeed, he likes to "help" me in his own little way. I love it. I am going to be so thrilled if he continues in this way.   1) Putting things back: Yesterday, as I was getting breakfast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, play, toddler, Uncategorized

“So, What Do You DO All Day?

February 17, 2014 by heatherss 11 Comments

My hairdresser asked me this question idly the other day, while cutting my hair. I wonder if it’s only stay at home moms that get asked this question. I tried to decipher the intention behind the words. Was it condescension (“I know what I do, I cut hair every day. And I get paid for it”) or genuine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, illness, play, sick, toddler

Things I Like to Put in my Truck

February 15, 2014 by heatherss 10 Comments

Nicky received a very special gift for his first birthday from his grandfather. It was a bright red metal truck. My DH received this for his second birthday, so it is kind of a family heirloom. You can see pictures of two year old DH playing with it and read more about NIcky's first birthday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, play, play, stimulation, toddler, toys

Oh, The Things I Can Do With Mom’s Plastic Containers

February 7, 2014 by heatherss 41 Comments

Nicky has his own personal cupboard in the kitchen. It keeps him occupied when I am busy cooking or doing dishes. Here is a list of what he gets up to with them. Of course there are probably more things I could be missing. 1) Throwing. This is the first thing he normally does. Always fun. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, play, stimulation, toddler, toys

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