Author: Iva Leder
Big lover of technology and everything that has some form of code in it. She sees great potential in every child and her job is to find the right method to express that potential.
What to expect from a Three and a half years old Child?
Six months have passed since the last article and as always, time flew away. And as expected there were a plethora of changes and new milestones in child development. From even stronger self-awareness, huge jumps in cognitive functioning to fluctuations in eating habits and emotional regulations. So let’s explore what to expect in the first 6 months after the third birthday.
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What to expect from a Three Years old Child?
And here we are! The transition from toddler to a preschooler with a 3 years old child. We can really notice a small person now with her own wishes, needs, and personality. We also noticed new interests and a need for learning about everything around us! So let’s explore what brings the end of the second year!
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What to expect from a Toddler with Two years and Nine Months
And we are in the second half of the third year. Admittingly, it was a less emotionally turbulent quarter compared to the first half of the year. But that doesn’t make it less dynamic! From removing daily naps to longer self-play and boosting immunity (read: putting everything in mouth again), it was another interesting period. So let’s dive in and explore the third quarter of the third year.
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What to expect from a Toddler with Two and a Half Years
We managed to reach the second half of the second year. And it was surprisingly stable in terms of behaviors! And by stable, we mean expected. Emotional outbursts, sleeping troubles, and “No” phases are expected so those challenges still remain. But we saw lots of improvements in cognitive abilities so let’s explore what to expect with 2 and a half-year-old children.
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What to expect from Toddler in the First Three Months after Second Year
Hey, do you recall those emotional outbursts and tantrums that parents talk about when mentioning two year old toddlers? Well, I thought that went well with our little one. Wrong! It’s just starting! We must sharpen our patience and prepare for a toddler discovering the world of emotions.
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How to Demonstrate Diffusion with Hot and Cold Water
We all need some space sometimes, right? That’s true down to a molecular level. Molecules don’t like to stay too close together and will try to move to less crowded areas. That process is called diffusion and we will explore all about it in this simple but revealing experiment.
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What to expect from the Two years old Toddler
Two years have passed! Like the first year, the second one was over in a blink of an eye. And how can we sum it up? It seems like even more major things happened in this last year. Walking, talking, communication, imagination… Now you see a small person, not just a helpless baby. Let’s explore the final two months of the second year and what we can expect from our toddlers.
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Learn to Program with Scratch
Programming is one of the most popular and useful skills these days. But let’s say it’s not one of the easiest skills to master. But learning to program doesn’t have to be tedious and it can be really fun! Meet the Scratch – programming language that children and beginners will love. Scratch will help you learn to program and create awesome things really fast.
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What to expect from the Baby in Twenty-first and Twenty-second month
Another two months passed. Two more and our girl will be 2 years old! But this period still contains a lot of surprises and rapid development. From speech, and emotions to awareness and new behaviors. Let’s dive in to see what can we expect from a toddler in twenty-first and twenty-second month of life
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What is Inertia and how to demonstrate it
Change is hard, we all know it. And we don’t mean that in a purely psychological sense. Did you know that is one of the fundamental laws of the universe? Resistance to change even has a name – inertia, and it’s a very important topic in physics. Let’s explore all about it in this super simple, but effective experiment.
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How to make Christmas Reindeer Decoration
It’s Christmas time and that means decorations are everywhere! But rather than buying another set of sparkling lights, why not try to make decorations yourself? The beautiful scent of cinnamon is an extra touch that will make it even more special. This is a great Christmas activity in which you can practice your artistic and engineering skills
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What to expect from the Baby in Nineteenth and Twentieth Month
We are nearing the end of the second year! If we had to describe the nineteenth and twentieth month in a couple of words, it would be – super agility and vocabulary explosion. But there is a lot more, so join us in exploring all the interesting stuff you can expect in this period of toddler’s life.
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7 fun Activities to Learn Letters and Numbers
Letters and numbers are the foundation for almost all educational activities and knowing them opens so many wonderful opportunities for exploration. But they can be hard and boring to learn…It’s all in the presentation! We will show you 7 great activities for learning letters and numbers
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What to expect from the Baby in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Month
A year and a half are here. And we already caught ourselves reminiscing about the past and talking about how time flies. No, we still didn’t forget jumps in development or difficulties of handling a newborn, but we do cherish the current moments a bit more. Now, after a year and a half, we really see how our little one has grown up.
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How to make bouncy and glowing Egg
What can we do with an egg? Great omelet for one! But did you know that this frail-looking egg is actually very durable? We will show you how to explore its properties and make a fun toy out of it in this cool egg in the vinegar experiment!
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What to expect from a baby in Fifteenth and Sixteenth Month
Our expectations from toddlers should be more predictable by now, right? Wrong! We are still in a dynamic stage. With wonder week and teething yet again, fifteen and sixteen month old baby brings a lot more surprises. Especially on communication and emotional plan. So let’s dig in and explore together.
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How to make a Dancing Grain Experiment
Are you in a mood for some dancing? How about some chemistry? Let’s combine the two in this fun kitchen experiment starring grain. With the help of the well-known accomplices baking soda and vinegar, the dancing grain will surely produce a reaction. 🙂
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How to make Sensory Board
Another sensory activity? Yes! We really can’t overstate their importance in the child’s early development. They are amazing in stimulating the whole range of skills, not to mention fun. So let’s make a Sensory Board! There are tons of ways to make them and we will show you one, simple yet effective.
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What to expect from the Baby in the Twelfth Month
And we are here! End of the first year of the baby’s life. Looking at it in retrospective it really did fly by. Many challenges came, many we have overcome and many are still here. There were many stressful moments but overall, it was a joyful year, full of new discoveries every day. And more and more we hear from experienced parents: “Enjoy while they are little because it will pass quickly and you will miss it.”
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Explore the Mysterious Number Pi (π)
You have probably heard of the number Pi, that mysterious constant that goes on forever. We know it from mathematical formulas, but what is it exactly? Let’s try to get some clarification through a fun activity. We hope it will help you forever remember the formula for the circle circumference!
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How to make a Homemade Volcano – STEM Science for Kids
Have you ever seen an erupting volcano? Well, you can now with this STEM science activity in which you are making your own volcano!
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The amazing properties of water and how to test them
Water is essential for all living beings, from the smallest bacteria to the human. It is a perfect medium for all biochemical processes in our body. You probably know that a molecule of water consists of 2 Hydrogen and 1 oxygen atoms. But did you know that it is the only substance that occurs in all 3 states: solid, liquid and gas? And why is it called a universal solvent? Let’s explore some amazing properties of water
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What to expect from the baby in the Tenth month
Here we are at the tenth month of baby’s life. And we thought the worst is behind us. And we were wrong. So wrong. The dreaded 36 weeks old wonder week came and with it whole new challenges. Especially for moms. And dads. And everyone else! But it’s not all that bleak. There are some awesome new skills that have developed so let’s explore what can we expect from little one coming into the tenth month of life.
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What to expect from the baby in the Eighth month
Time really flies. The eighth month is already here. Sometimes we just need to stop and appreciate all the joys small babies bring (and forget about all the tedious stuff). Because soon, they will grow and won’t need us that much. So expect to give your eight month old babies a lot of kisses and hugs while they still love them.
Fun activities for Practicing Matching Patterns
Did you know math is often called “science of patterns”? Patterns are really all around us, we just need to recognize them. So let’s explore how to boost your pattern matching skills with some fun and simple activities
What to expect from the baby in the Seventh month
Here we are, half a year is behind us. Time really flies with a little one surprising you every day with something new. And don’t think surprises stop here, in the seventh month of the baby’s life. They are just starting to get interesting.
Learning Colors – How to teach your Child about Colors
Learn with your kids about colors in the most fun way possible, through the experiment! In the process, you will be learning colors and something extra – about chemistry in liquids
What to expect from the baby in the Sixth month
The sixth month was all about growing. Growing Hair, teeth, growing number of miles baby crawled, growing crankiness… A lot of growth in one month, but also some other interesting changes. Things are surely heating up!
How to make a cardboard clock and learn to tell the Time
Does your child know what time it is? No worries. Learning to tell the time can be an exhausting process both for you and your child. But if you make your own clock together, learning will be so much more fun! In this article, we’ll show you how to make this awesome didactic toy.
How to Demonstrate Light Bending or Refraction
Mirror, mirror on the wall… You wink with your left eye and your mirror image winks with the right. What an annoying copycat! Well, it’s not his fault – that’s how reflection works. We will learn all about it, but also show something even cooler – refraction
Orange Density Experiment
Will it sink or will it float? Answering that question is one of the favorite activity of the preschoolers. But how can we tell? Stop the guesswork and learn what really determines it. And as a bonus, you can eat an orange!
What to expect from the baby in the Fourth month
Another month already passed? Yep, time really flies! So savor all those little things (even sleepless nights!), they won’t last forever. Your little baby is changing fast and this month is no exception – find out what can you expect in the fourth month of baby’s life
What is STEM and why is it important?
STEM – seems that’s everyone’s favorite buzzword lately and for a good reason. But what does it mean? STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and it’s becoming an increasingly important topic in Early Education.
Candle in the vacuum experiment
Today we will play with the fire – but won’t get burned (hopefully!). Let’s explore what happens when we put a glass over a burning candle that is surrounded by some water. It looks like magic, but as always it’s only science!
Sensorimotor activities for children
Term sensory play can seem like another fad, brought up to confuse parents and add yet another task to their already overloaded to-do list. However, it’s nothing new and revolutionary, just a name for the many activities that children are naturally engaging in – activities in which they explore the world around them using their senses.
Women in STEM – Encouraging girls for STEM careers
STEM fields are becoming increasingly important, but the number of women in them is still lacking. There are various reasons for this gender gap – culture and education are shaping our interests and abilities. But the good news is we can change that! Let’s talk how to do that and why it’s important
How to make Popsicle Catapult
Mhmm, ice cream… Who doesn’t like it? If you are a fan of an ice cream on a stick or a popsicle you probably threw away many sticks. Not that we count! 🙂 But there are many great ways to use those sticks and today we will show you how to use them to make AN awesome catapult
