It may sound like a given, but talking to your child is extremely important. Since 80% of your child’s brain development happens from birth to age three, words are vital to building that structure. Babies are wired to pick up sounds, words, and gestures. Thankfully adults are ready to provide all of that through baby Read More
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Taking Turns and Sharing Activities
Sharing Ball Super simple. Roll a bowl to your child and say “my turn” – when they roll the ball back, say “your turn”. This game will evolve as children get older and have more coordination. Alternative: share bubbles by taking turns blowing and/or popping bubbles Build a tower together (LoveEvery.com) Another simple Read More
Activities on Taking Turns and Sharing
Here are a few activities that can help teach Taking Turns and Sharing, together. Sharing Ball Super simple. Roll a bowl to your child and say “my turn” – when they roll the ball back, say “your turn”. This game will evolve as children get older and have more coordination. Alternative: share bubbles by taking Read More
Books about Taking Turns and Sharing
Rulers of the Playground by Joseph Kuefler (Preschool, School Age) One morning, Jonah decided to become ruler of the playground. Everyone agreed to obey his rules to play in King Jonah’s kingdom … Everyone except for Lennox … because she wanted to rule the playground, too. A gloriously rendered, hilariously deadpan tale of playground politics. Read More
Tips on Taking Turns and Sharing
These tips for teaching turn taking skills are for children with autism and/or hyperlexia, but they are a great example of being clear about what you are teaching. Remember to start with short turns and make them longer as your child grows and they have more attention. Use an object to show whose turn Read More
Taking Turns & Sharing
When you were a kid, how many times were you told to wait your turn or to share your toys? And how many times do you say the same thing as a parent now? Turn takings and sharing come up by the time your child is a toddler. They are more mobile, have attachments to Read More
Winter Stem Activities
Something fun for everyone! Make your own Bear Den with pillows, sheets, blankets, boxes, etc. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, we suggest making some Sizzlin’ Snowballs (think classic science fair erupting volcano turned into an exciting winter chemical reaction). Try making a Crystal Snowflake Ornament (if you don’t want to use Borax, try making a Read More
Charting the Course for Alaska’s Children
This week marked a significant milestone for Best Beginnings as our Board and Staff members gathered to embark on an exciting journey – the development of a comprehensive three-year plan to guide our future endeavors. This provided us with a valuable opportunity to reflect on our organization’s history, delve deeper into our identity, explore the Read More
Books to Explore Winter Stem
Counting On Snow by Ilima Loomis (Toddler Preschool) In this picture book, practice counting skills with your child through beautiful illustrations of animals in the Arctic winter. Find it at the Library Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre (Toddler Preschool) In this picture book, practice counting skills with your child through beautiful illustrations of Read More
Winter Stem Tips
Awesome Tips for Young Explorers! STEM isn’t all about coding Sure coding is fun, but STEM does not have to be screen based or super technical. STEM is also learning about animals, following a recipe, observing the weather, building with blocks, sorting objects, and other simple things. Of course, if you have a future Read More
