Brain development -Writing skills

Your toddler mus have access to writing tools and his own note book this will allow him to write when he wants to . This allows him to develop the muscles in his fingers and wrist . Many children get to kindergarten and  may  get signed up for occupational therapy because they did not get the experiences during those critical years  0-3 when the brain grows the most . at birth the brain is 25% developed and by 3 years old it is 85% the size of the adult brain.

Diversity - Brain development

Social emotional school readinessReadiness

The ability to focus must be encouraged by providing experiences that will allow your infant/toddler to learn that skill over time. When your toddler gets to his 3rd birth day he should be able to focus.

Pre-writing skills-school readiness

Painting is a very good experience for your toddler . It helps to develop many skills that are needed for school . Here this toddler is painting on a card board with the fridge as the easel. Here are some of the skills  ( toddler is 2 yrs old ). Skills eye hand coordination,fine motor finger muscles /wrist  choices,learning to focus ,self-regulation,colors ,science . Your toddler is also learning new vocabulary painting,paint brush ,container,colors . This one experience is giving your toddler a lot of skills.

You are also helping to develop the cerebellum ,the section of the brain that is responsible for movements and coordination of muscles.

What happens between 0-3 is critical.

Tea & Tots™: After the bump...Developmental milestones...success for school 3/17/15

Conversation: When do you start getting your getting your baby ready for school?

We will discuss the developmental milestones. Laying the foundation for success in school and beyond. What does it look like?

Facilitated by: Daseta Gray, Certified Infant/Toddler Specialist and Reeshemah Brightley, New Parent

March 17, 2015

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Explore + Discover Early Learning Center

444 2nd Avenue (corner of E 26 St)

NY, NY 10010

Individual $25 per person

Couple $45 per couple

To purchase tickets click here

Learning how to wait your turn- Social skills

Winter fair January 2015

Ajani is now understanding the concept of waiting his turn on a line months ago he was not able to do that he would jump in front of the other children and we would have to remove him and explain that he has to wait his turn. However, with several experiences and guidance ,patience he has not gotten the concept . Yes that is a part of brain development and it is called social skills . 

Visiting -Water town

We visited Dr. Dacosta  he is a GYN     taking  a ride to another town is a good experience for your toddler.Just getting on the subway and going a few stops from where you normally get off is a good experience .

Learning listening skills-

Your toddler must learn how to listen it is important that you allow them to experience  it. You should take them to different events that will give them the opportunity. This is a  part of social ,emotional school readiness. The ability to focus .

Experience is the key ingredient when building brain

Your toddler should be able to function in a divers setting

Baby & Wee™ Session Saturday March 7 & March 21

For you and your infant/toddler 0—3 yrs old

Dads & Grandparents Welcomed! feel free to share with other parents

Art * Music * Story time * Activities * Language Development * Cooking

We share tips on activities to do at home to help develp fine & gross motor skills; language development; developing self confidence in your infants and toddlers

Facilitated by Daseta Gray, Certified Infant Toddler Specialist

Session I Saturday, March 7, 2015  11:00am—12:00pm focus Fine motor skills

Session II Saturday, March 21, 2015 11:00am—12:00pm focus language development

The Renaissance 130 Lenox Ave NY, NY 10026 (btwn 116 & 117  St)

$25 per session

$45 package (Session I & II purchased together)

Space is limited

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For more info contact us Daseta 347-524-4178 Or Reeshemah 917-721-3648

Email: DasetaGray@gmail.com

No refunds. Payment could be used toward a future class if you are unable to make the class at the last minute.

No payments will be taken at the venue

Brain development - building school readiness skills

Giving toddles materials and allowing them to freely create is a part of school readiness.This helps them to focus and self-regulate ,they are also leaning how to sit . Many children get to school and lacks these skills because they have not been give the opportunity to learn those skills during the most critical times 0-2 yeas old. Providing experiences over time will help young children to develop those skills that are critical for school. 

Experience -Key ingredient for brain development

It is very important that you provide a variety of experiences for your infant/toddler  during the first 2000 days.

Time alone-Social emotional development

Your toddler likes to be alone at times. Your home should be toddler comfy this allows your toddler to be alone when he wants to . Your toddler is developing his personality  also. The toddler is also learning how to stay still and focus . Your toddler is also learning how to make decisions.Toddlers likes to just relax.

These are all school readiness skills.

Diversity- Social Emotional Development

Social emotional development begins with the infant developing an attachment with their primary caregiver. It also extends to different experiences as your infant develops .
This is the one of the critical domain.  Is the young child able to exhibit :Adaptive social behavior in a diverse setting? You have to help by allowing the infant/toddler to experience it . Native American Pow-wow 2013

Interacting with peers- Social emotional development

Your infant/toddler should be able to interact with their peers . This is at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Your toddler is learning listening skills and vocabulary and how to interact with different children. He is nor able to sit for a long time as you can see he is standing but with experience he will learn how to . That is called self-regulation,the ability to adjust to an activity when you need to and be able to focus.Young children need several experiences in order for them to develop these skills.This  skill is needed for school.

Work ethics- during the infant/toddler yeas

Toddlers always want to help you and you should allow them . Helping  allows them to build self-esteem and self-confidence  it it a part of social-emotional development . Here this child is also building fine muscles in his fingers and his wrist . This is a pre-writing activity   and it is helping to build the section of the brain that is responsible for movements and coordination of muscles. These activities are a part of the school readiness process. He is 3 years and 3 months. He is also learning vocabulary in the laundry room : detergent, machine,fabric softener ,coin, push,  counting  to six,dryer, fold ,matching (socks) start,finish and a lot of other things. All these skills are needed for school . Learning takes place every minute.

A scene for a baby and we class

The  Brooklyn Children's museum January 20-15

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Social skills - different experiences

On 1.26.15

Ajani and his buddy went to the Japanese New Year celebration in . It is very important for you toddle to  attend different cultural events.

Work ethics begins during the infant/toddler years

Your toddler likes to help and you should give him the experience. He will learn the word help and the action  to help. Allowing your toddler to help builds self-esteem and self-confidence. The is a part of social emotional development when toddlers feel that they can make an impact. Praise them for being a good helper who does a great job.This is a part of school readiness feeling competent.

Stem begins in the infant/toddler years

Here this child is 3years and 3 months. He is leaning how to multi-task among other skills
Leaning how to make decisions
How to sit and focus
and  also building his self-esteem
Self-regulation
Math etc

Many children get to school and they are not able to focus . You can avoid that by giving them certain experiences like block play.

Subtraction- during the infant /toddler years

You can introduce the word take away(minus) to you toddler . Just remove one of the object and then you will both count how many are there now . You can make it into a game  by letting one disappear . You can also introduce  the  vocabulary  add (addition ). These are all games that you and your toddler can play . Use things that your toddler has been playing with every day. You will observe that your toddler will in co-operate these vocabulary into his play .
Once the brain has an experience it does not forget it . That is why positive experiences are critical for healthy brain development. Your infant/toddler brain is new therefore you need to allow time for her to learn  vocabulary and objects that corresponds and concepts. The brain grows mos rapid during 0-3 years and age appropriate experiences must be provided.

 I am sure that you will think of some creative ways to use what you already have.

Brain development -Math concepts

Now that your toddler is 3 years you can introduce the following words to her . Long and short,longer and longest , shortest , counting , subtraction and adding . These concepts are  introduce gradual and time is given for the toddler to understand the language . This should be done when you are playing with your toddler.
Your toddler has been playing with this toy for a while. You will say" wow John this dinosaur has a long tail" he may look at it or he may not . He heard it and observed that you touched it . Then you can say and this one has a short tail. After a few weeks and he understand the language you may want to say can you show me which dinosaur has a long tail if he shows you create a big  deal about it . Wow John give me a high five yes you did it and if anyone else is home call them and tell them. You will see the big smile that will be on his face. Now you know that he understand the language that goes with the  object. Then you will introduce the next words Longer and shorter. Again give your toddler time to understand the language and the object. You will repeat this with the other words that you will introduce.

Creative play -Tent

Observation 

Jan 15.2015

Age 3 years and 3 months 

Ajani uses these items to make a tent . I called him and asked what did he make . He peaked out and said "a tent I am hiding". Toddlers love to be alone sometimes and they find ways to create a safe space . He used his table and his chair . Creativity is a skill that is needed  for school and life  it must be encouraged.

Math during the infant/toddler years-Language

You can  use toys that you have at home to introduce many concepts  (big and small)

Math   begins in the early years . You should begin by introducing math words to your infant/toddler . About 9 months you should begin to introduce  math vocabulary for example  in and out by providing experiences for the baby a dish and  objects.The baby will naturally put the items in . However,if the tools are not provided the  baby will not get the experience.
When you observe that action you will say "wow you put the ball in the blue bowl"  and when it is out you will also indicate that . After several experiences your infant/toddler will understand the action that goes with the words. This is how your baby begins to understand language.Yes your baby is not speaking but her brain  records every experience and it is retrieved when it is needed.

Provide items for play and once in a while you should just mention it : I see that you are playing with a big  car after several experiences your baby will be able identify the word with the object. You can also say John "can you give me the big   blue car".You can also teach the colors . You can count the wheels . These are all math words.

Counting begins with body parts fingers,eyes,ears feet etc . Your toddler should be able to count to the number ten because she has ten  toes and fingers. Human interaction is the best way for young children to learn language.

Gentle Reminder--Infant Toddler Pajama Jam is around the corner...2/7/15

Our days get busy and plenty to do...come and spend a few hours with us having some family fun.


Infant Toddler Pajama Jam

For families with children 5 years and under

*Art & Crafts * Story time * Music * Face painting * Cooking * Toddler Yoga *  Mask parade * And more !!

Wear your pajamas...Bring your favorite stuffed animal for the parade

Saturday, February 7, 2015

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Open Arms Preschool
155 E 22nd St NY, NY 10010
(btwn 3rd Ave & Lexington Ave)

$ 25 per family (2 adults and up to 3 children)

$15 small family (1 adult and 1 child)

($5 for each additional family member including the child)

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For info contact:

Daseta Gray 347-524-4178 * Reeshemah Brightley 917-721-3648

SabreeEducationServices@gmail.com

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