Children’s first learning experiences, at home and in early care, are a critical component to their success in kindergarten and beyond.
Math happens
When we think of math, we often remember our own school days: multiplication facts or geometry tests. We say things like “I was the best in the class at long division” or “I hated Algebra. I could never solve for X.” There seems to be an emotional connection to our…
Back and forth play
A parent of a toddler posed a question to me recently: I am reading the monthly newsletter from www.zerotothree.org and it mentions “back and forth play.” Can you give me some examples? “Back and forth play” is probably something you are already doing. Your child initiates an action or conversation, you respond positively,…