Healthy Brain Development
give an example of a "toddler size" problem Addison might be trying to solve.
Examples: putting peas on a spoon, fitting blocks into a container
Should Addison be able to use objects the way they are meant to be used? give an example.
yes, using a hair brush.
what does cause and effect mean?
knowingly doing something to see what happens
Is it important to give Addison time to solve problems on her own? why?
yes, she will learn to come up with great solutions, and this helps boost self confidence.
is it important to pay attention to what Addison is interested in and why?
yes, paying attention to interests allows you to build on her play and learning.
what might be an example of Addison showing cause and effect?
they push a button the toy makes a sound, they touch a bubble and it pops, throwing food on the floor
what is the most important factor in Addisons learning and play environment?
you, your relationship with her is the foundation for healthy development.
What are some ways you can support Addison's creativity?
puzzles, arts and crafts
What does it mean to say use of tools?
using something to get something else.
you notice Addison is interested in filling up a box full of her toys and dumping it, how could you build on this play?
using bath time and allowing Addison to fill and dump water
why might Addison not be interested in playing with a toy?
it's too easy or too hard
what is an example of use of tools?
Addison using her body to get a ball from under the couch, Addison using a broom to bring something closer to her.
How could you acknowledge what Addison has learned?
Praise and description. Example " you learned how to fill the small cup of water and dump it out, I'm proud of you!"
what are the best ways to support Addison's language development?
read together and encourage her to point to pictures, talk to her about what she is seeing, doing, touching and feeling?
what are some parenting practices you can use everyday to support brain development?
support her learning how objects are used together, encourage her to play near other children, encourage her to develop her communication skills using single words or short sentences, encourage her to use her large and small muscle skills.