We can sing 'The Alphabet Song' until we're blue in the face, but even if our kids can repeat the song after us, they may not realize those sounds are connected to letters, and the letters are combined to make words. These tips can help your child recognize letters and letter sounds, through activities that are completely age-appropriate. Best of all, they're fun—so even if … [Read more...] about How to teach your toddler to recognize letters
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Fun games that build your child’s concentration
Even adults get distracted, so you can imagine how much harder it is for young children—who tire more easily and have less self-control—to stay focused on a task. While certain rules can help improve your child's concentration, you can also build his mental skills with fun games. The brain is like a muscle. It gets stronger each time you use it. With these games, your child … [Read more...] about Fun games that build your child’s concentration
7 Ways Wooden Blocks Make Your Child Smarter
The toy stores are filled with action figures, fancy robots and battery-operated gizmos, but experts agree that the best toy for your child is still…the classic blocks set. Wooden blocks became popular in 17th century England, and even then the experts were raving about them. In 1693, the philosopher John Locke said that they 'would teach children the alphabet by playing' … [Read more...] about 7 Ways Wooden Blocks Make Your Child Smarter
7 fun ways to teach your child how to tell time
Toddlers and preschoolers have only one concept of time: now. That's why it's so hard for them to wait—the future is abstract, and even the past is fuzzy. 'Yesterday' and 'last month' are practically the same. By the time your child turns four or five years old, he may be ready to learn about minutes, hours, weeks and months. The challenge is to make it concrete. Kids use … [Read more...] about 7 fun ways to teach your child how to tell time