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Young children must be given an opportunity to explore freely. These boys are focused on the task.

Adapative Social behavior- in different spaces

Children should experience different spaces this will teach them to appreciate diversity.Concert in Marcus Garvey Park.

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Today 11:00am - 12:00pm

We discuss the first 2000 days and beyond

Today's topic: Temperament and Independent schools
our guest Mahalia Watson, Founder Let's Talk Schools

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Experience -Brain development

Experience is the key ingredient when it comes to brain development.When you take children to different spaces they learn many skills for example: waiting their turn,waiting on line,playing with other children , new words,the enjoyment of traveling ,they approach learning with  excitement  and fun.

Adapative social behavior -diverse setting

Young children must experience diverse settings this allows them to fell comfortable in any space.

Social skills-different experiences

Social skills are very important allowing your toddler to experience different spaces allows him to develop that skill ,the ability to adapt to different spaces.

Pre- reading skills

Young children must have books readily available to them . This will allow them to read when they want to.Children who have experience with books knows how to use them on their own and they will develop a love for books.

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Infants and toddlers are left out in terms of quality and that is due in part by the disposition of leaders and childcare providers in the under- served communities. In order for youth to be successful, they must be prepared to learn and the foundation begins in the infant toddler years zero to age 3.Research has proven time and time again quality care during the zero to 5 years (first 2000 days) reduces numerous issues within society later. It also saves money on health care by reducing the high number of toddlers needing speech and occupational therapy (non birth related neurological disorders). Also, trained providers within every space working with infants and toddlers will understand developing social, emotional and cognitive skills are critical to a child's success and lead to a productive citizen of the world.

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Experience -Raking leaves

Every experience is a teaching moment.Here this child is learning new vocabularies, rake,leaves ,grass and other things. He is also learning how to help. He is also developing his fine and gross motor  skills.

Experience is what builds a bran

I hope he does not bite me . I love feeding them

Fine motor skills-the ability to use a scissors.

2.6 years old . Young children need to learn certain skills before they get to kindergarten . The ability to use a scissors is one of them. At 2 years old you should buy your toddler a child safety scissors. You should also sit with him each time that her request the use of the scissors. He will be very excited about learning this new skill. First you should just give the child the scissors to get  a feel for it. You should cut strips of hard stock paper when the child is ready to practice. The will take six months for your toddler to learn how to use a scissors. You can see that he has had much experience with a scissors.This is brain development

Adapative

Join Us at the Harlem Book Fair Sat. July 17, 2015

A great event for your families and you. There are a variety of book vendors, workshops taking place. 135 St btwn Lenox Ave and Frederick Douglass Blvd. HarlemBookFair.com

Harlem Book Fair ^{Saturday, July 18, 2015}

We want to see you there…

We will also have a booth, look for the Sabree Education Services booth btwn Lenox & Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd.

First 2000 Days NY™ Campaign @ the Harlem Book Fair: The journey to literacy for our youngest learners 

Workshop Presenters: Ms. Daseta Gray, Founder Sabree Education Services/Certified Infant Toddler Specialist;Melissa Passerelli, Director of Developmental Screening Project Docs for Tots; Alvin Irby,  Founder Barbershop Books; Deneisha Thompson, Mental Health Consultant

Join us as we discuss how social- emotional development, mental health and investing in our youngest learners help chart the path to literacy. 

They are connected and what we can do to get our youngest learners on the path to literacy.

Many believe that children begin the literacy journey when they start kindergarten. The truth is the literacy journey begins when the infant comes home and you begin developing language skills.

Join us as we discuss how social- emotional development, mental health and investing in our youngest learners help chart the path to literacy. 

 Workshop presentation 12:00pm—1:30pm

Countee Cullen Library, conference room A

104 W 136 St (btwn Lenox Ave & Adam Clayton Powell Jr.  Blvd)

 

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When you are out -play

When you are outside have your child take a few toys from home . They will keep him focused  and occupied . You should also have a book this way you can read it for him .While you are on the train you should also speak with your child . You may want to talk about the different trains  and that it is called transportation because it takes us from one place to the next.You can can also make up silly songs.

What is dat ?

Language development -

Giving your young child different experiences allow them to learn different vocabulary (words). There are many words that you will not use with your child but taking them to different spaces give them that opportunity. Experiences is the key ingredient when it comes on to brain development.

Language development

 Your toddler is now  3yrs .8months.
You should begin to speak with your toddler using words that will help her to develop an awareness o time. Introduce new vocabularies for example : you may say do you remember that yesterday we visited the zoo or you saw your friend . After a few weeks your toddler will begin to experiment with the new word. You should also introduce the vocabulary for the days of the week: example  today is Monday and we are going to grandma: You should also introduce the words for the month. Your toddler soon to be four year old will begin to hear these vocabulary when they get to pre-school . The sound of the words will not be totally new to her ,having experience  with words helps when they are introduced again.
The brain does not forget experiences and don't worry that your toddler will not remember the words will be stored in the Brocas area of the brain for use when it is needed. The experts says that by the age of 5  children should have been exposed to at least 30 million words this includes understanding words . A young child's ability to use word depends on how much interaction they have with language. The adults must be speaking with the child.

Experiences : build a brain

You toddler may be a little scared at first but give him time to worm up. This is called approach withdrawal. (chech out the vibes before you jump in )

He is closer now

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Mental Health -

 Source Mental health.gov
An anxiety disorder is a common mental illness defined by feelings of uneasiness, worry and fear. While anxiety occurs for everyone sometimes, a person with an anxiety disorder feels an inappropriate amount of anxiety more often than is reasonable. For example, an average individual may feel some anxiety before going to a dentist appointment but a person with anxiety disorder may feel anxiety every time they leave their home.
Many people with an anxiety disorder do not realize they have a defined, treatable disorder and so anxiety disorders are thought to be underdiagnosed conditions. (Take our anxiety disorder test)
People with an anxiety disorder often have co-occurring mental health problems, such as depression, and this can increase serious risks like suicide. Often severe anxiety disorder symptoms and panic attacks are a warning sign and increase the risk of suicide.

What are Anxiety Disorders Symptoms?

Specific symptoms vary by type of anxiety disorder, but typically, anxiety disorders are defined by:

• Feelings of being on edge or restlessness
• Feelings of being fearful or powerless
• Physical symptoms such as muscle tension, sweating or heart palpitations
• A sense of doom or impending danger
• Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
• Irritability
• Sleep disturbances

The definition of an anxiety disorder also includes an impairment of day-to-day functioning. A person with an anxiety disorder often experiences a significantly reduced quality of life and anxiety disorders are associated with possibly fatal heart conditions.

Types of Anxiety Disorders

Several types of anxiety disorders are identified in the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR).¹

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Panic disorder
• Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Agoraphobia
• Social phobia, also referred to as social anxiety disorder
• Specific phobia (also known as a simple phobia)
• Adjustment disorder with anxious features
• Acute stress disorder
• Substance-induced anxiety disorder
• Anxiety due to a general medical condition

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Social phobia is the most common anxiety disorder and typically manifests before the age of 20. Specific, or simple phobias – such as a fear of snakes – are also very common with more than one-in-ten people experiencing a specific phobia in their lifetime.

Anxiety Disorder Treatment

Anxiety disorder treatment is typically in the form of psychotherapy and is sometimes combined with medication. Anxiety disorders often occur with other disorders such a substance use disorder, so anxiety disorder treatment often includes the treatment for those disorders as well. Education about mental illness, anxiety disorders in particular, and lifestyle changes are often crucial to the success of anxiety disorder treatment.
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Types of learning disabilies

Types of Learning Disabilities

There are many different kinds of learning disabilities, and they can affect people differently. It's important to note that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism are not the same as learning disabilities.

The main types of learning disorders include:

Dyspraxia. Dyspraxia affects a person's motor skills. Motor skills help us with movement and coordination. A young child with dyspraxia may bump into things or have trouble holding a spoon or tying his shoelaces. Later, he may struggle with things like writing and typing. Other problems associated with dyspraxia include:

• Speech difficulties
• Sensitivity to light, touch, taste, or smell
• Difficulty with eye movements

Dyslexia. Dyslexia affects how a person processes language, and it can make reading and writing difficult. It can also cause problems with grammar and reading comprehension. Children may also have trouble expressing themselves verbally and putting together thoughts during conversation.

Dysgraphia. Dysgraphia affects a person's writing abilities. People with dysgraphia may have a variety of problems, including:

• Bad handwriting
• Trouble with spelling
• Difficulty putting thoughts down on paper

Dyscalculia. Dyscalculia affects a person's ability to do math. Math disorders can take many forms and have different symptoms from person to person. In young children, dyscalculia may affect learning to count and recognize numbers. As a child gets older, he or she may have trouble solving basic math problems or memorizing things like multiplication tables.

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Mental Health -Oppositional defiant disorder

It's not unusual for children -- especially those in their "terrible twos" and early teens -- to defy authority every now and then. They may express their defiance by arguing, disobeying, or talking back to their parents, teachers, or other adults. When this behavior lasts longer than six months and is excessive compared to what is usual for the child's age, it may mean that the child has a type of behavior disorder called oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).

ODD is a condition in which a child displays an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant, hostile, and annoying behavior toward people in authority. The child's behavior often disrupts the child's normal daily activities, including activities within the family and at school.

Many children and teens with ODD also have other behavioral problems, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, mood disorders (such as depression), and anxiety disorders. Some children with ODD go on to develop a more serious behavior disorder called conduct  disorder.

What Are the Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

Symptoms of ODD may include:

• Throwing repeated temper tantrums
• Excessively arguing with adults
• Actively refusing to comply with requests and rules
• Deliberately trying to annoy or upset others, or being easily annoyed by others
• Blaming others for your mistakes
• Having frequent outbursts of anger and resentment
• Being spiteful and seeking revenge
• Swearing or using obscene language
• Saying mean and hateful things when upset

In addition, many children with ODD are moody, easily frustrated, and have a low self-esteem. They also sometimes may abuse drugs and alcohol
 source Web MD

Mental health during the early years- part I

Separation anxiety is normal in very young children (those between 8 and 14 months old). Kids often go through a phase when they are "clingy" and afraid of unfamiliar people and places. When this fear occurs in a child over age 6 years, is excessive, and lasts longer than four weeks, the child may have separation anxiety disorder.

Separation anxiety disorder is a condition in which a child becomes fearful and nervous when away from home or separated from a loved one -- usually a parent or other caregiver -- to whom the child is attached. Some children also develop physical symptoms, such as headaches or stomachaches, at the thought of being separated. The fear of separation causes great distress to the child and may interfere with the child's normal activities, such as going to school or playing with other children.

What Are the Symptoms of Separation Anxiety Disorder?

Following are some of the most common symptoms of separation anxiety disorder:

• An unrealistic and lasting worry that something bad will happen to the parent or caregiver if the child leaves
• An unrealistic and lasting worry that something bad will happen to the child if he or she leaves the caregiver
• Refusal to go to school in order to stay with the caregiver
• Refusal to go to sleep without the caregiver being nearby or to sleep away from home
• Fear of being alone
• Nightmares about being separated
• Bed wetting
• Complaints of physical symptoms, such as headaches and stomachaches, on school days
• Repeated temper tantrums or pleading

What Causes Separation Anxiety Disorder?

Separation anxiety often develops after a significant stressful or traumatic event in the child's life, such as a stay in the hospital, the death of a loved one or pet, or a change in environment (such as moving to another house or a change of schools). Children whose parents are over-protective may be more prone to separation anxiety. In fact, it may not necessarily be a disease of the child but a manifestation of parental separation anxiety as well -- parent and child can feed  each other's anxiety. In addition, the fact that children with separation anxiety often have family members with anxiety or other mental disorders suggests that a vulnerability to the disorder may be inherited.

Mental health and the young child

Currently young children are bring  having mental health challenges . It is important that you are aware of this and  be careful not to contribute to this challenge. I will be sharing a few of the issues Early Childhood Mental Health professionals indicates  can arise. Knowledge is critical in helping you to become the best parent. There is no book on parenting but currently there is a wealth of information that parents can access.The more information that you have the better informed you will become. Please feel free to share the blog with your friends. We welcome your comments. I know that you may be bust but when you get a few minutes you can read more on this information.

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Wow the goat

This is cool . I am touching a goat . Usually I see them in books. Parents take the children out and allow them to see different things and enjoy the weather.

Experience builds a brain -

 Museum mile June 9,2015
All these experiences are preparing your young child for school.

First day at a formal school setting

Observation 
Monday June 29th,2015
Time: began 8:00am

We all walked in the drop off room. There are two adults and a toddler who is screaming . We said good morning Ajani walked over to one of the adults and handed her his lunch bag"this is mine" really the adult responded I will put it away for you . "OK". He walked over to the stove and began to play and complained ,"there is no water". Remember it is a play stove and the sink will not have water,I reminded him. He went to the block area after a few minutes he said"look NaNa pointing to a structure that he build" ." Wow what is that "?He did not respond . He then went and took up the chalk and began writing on the

floor."No Ajani you have to write on the chalk board ",his mom explained. He went over to the board and drew this picture. You can see that his fine motor skills are in tact, that's his big robot he drew.

Exploring the class room -Jund 29th,2015

When we arrived Ajani gave the teacher his lunch bag "this is mine" he said. He then went to the kitchen area and began to complain that there is no water.He then went to another area and found chalk and began drawing on the floor. His mom told him to use the chalk board and he drew this . He has good fine motor skills if you notice how thick the lines are . He knows how to make a round shape and straight lines.He has pre-writing skills.

Your toddler learn from different experiences

 He learned new vocabulary - flat ,tire ,wrench plus he get to be with the big boys. Toddlers love to help.


Have a safe and wonderful July 4 weekend

Different experiences is the ingredient that builds a brain

 Becket  road trip

This is an eye hand coordination activity.

 Always carry a book  .Books must be a part of every experience

Let's see what's inside

Transition

First day at a formal school setting June 29th,2015 . We have been preparing him for the last three years by doing intentional teaching and giving him social,emotional and cognitive skills.

5th Annual Private School Kindergarten Admissions Panel & School Fair 8/11/15

A friend is hosting her annual event

We are proud to be putting this event on for the 5th year in a row up here in Harlem. For the first time this year, we’ve added a school fair component to the evening so parents can get information on even more schools. Directors of Admissions will be on-site to provide information and to answer your questions. The main panel discussion will cover topics such as:

- screening tests (AABL and KRT). They changed drastically last year and there are changes this year too
- the difference between tours and open house and what to expect
- financial aid and affording an independent school education
- how admissions decisions are made

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Ephesus Church 101 W 123rd Street (Corner of Lenox Avenue) New York, NY
Open to the public. Registration is required. We have a limited capacity so be sure to purchase your tickets early to reserve your space.

Early bird tickets $20/person https://lts2015panel.eventbrite.com
Limited financial aid available. Contact info@letstalkschools.com for details

If you have a four year old who will be applying this September to enter kindergarten in 2016 you don’t want to miss this! 

Books must be a part of your baby's

If he is going to be ready to ready when it is time for him to read.