Exciting new On The Grow class - Baby Sitter Basics

The Babysitter Basics class is designed to give babysitters and nannies simple signs, fun activities and more. The class is geared toward babysitters/childcare providers 11 years and up. Participants will learn signs that will be helpful to them when babysitting and will be introduced to how the use of signs supports the development of children. Ideal for Babysitters and Nannies.

Use spice racks to display your child's favorite books!

Keep books out where your child can see them rather than hiding them away on a bookshelf!  Lovely way to display your children's favorite books and promote reading!  This tip thanks to the Rachael Ray Show.  

http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/easy-tips-organize-your-childs-toys/

December Newsletter

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Learning Categories

"On The Grow" Tip

Teaching categories has a practical use.  I often work with young children who are pretty hard to understand.  Along with improving their articulation, I also teach them ways to get their message across. Using signs/gestures is one way of doing this.  Another way is by telling people the category or subject you are talking about.  For instance, if I am talking about a restaurant and no one understands me, I can say that it's a place where you eat.  Suddenly the field is narrowed and it is much easier for people guess at what you are saying.  Communication can now occur! 

Here  are some links to fun activities online for learning categories from a website called Jacob's Lessons - JacobsLessons.com.  

Matching Categories:   http://www.jacobslessons.com/cm/categorymatching.htm  
Find the one that doesn't belong:   http://www.jacobslessons.com/dsntmtch/dmcat.htm 

Making Time Meaningful

"ON THE GROW" TIP:

Here's a wonderful idea on how to adapt an analog clock to help even young children tell time!  It's called a Wondertime Clock.  You can find the artwork needed for this clock here:  Wondertime Clock Picture