You don't have to spend tons of money to make sure your toddler is prepared for school.
Marilyn McGrath, President of the Board of California Association for the Education of Young Children, states that “[I]f a child has needs that haven’t been identified by the time they are 3 years of age, you’ve missed an opportunity…The earlier you identify a child’s needs, the better the child will be prepared to enter school.”
Okay, we get it. But what if we don’t have the money?
The Press-Enterprise gives 9 tips for you to consider if you want to nurture infant and toddler development. You don’t necessarily need professionals. Here’s how to do it…
- Read out loud to your kids every day. If they are old enough, ask them what they see in the pictures is OK, too.
- Use board books for babies and young children.
- Tell stories. Classic storytelling is an excellent way to nurture development.
- Take your child to reading programs.
- Let your child draw and write. This encourages creativity and imagination.
- Visit the library.
- Limit TV watching.
- Read yourself and make it a family activity.
- Teach your child how to make friends.
Considering the 9 tips above will help you to prepare your youngsters for school so that they don’t totally fall behind.
Have your infants and toddlers been assessed for physical and developmental problems? How did that go?
Early Intervention With Infants And Toddlers Pays Off In School, Study [Press-Enterprise]
