Parenting With Teacher Nancy

Responding to your child in the early years can help build the foundation for healthy brain development and long lasting health. The Science of Early Childhood Development Center on the Developing Child: Harvard University We will spend some class time doing Quiet Observation.  You can read about a mom's experience with this  here . Consider This:    What is "Serve and Return"?  What does that look like with you and your child? Extras: Short  videos  explaining  Three Core Concepts in Early Development , including Serve and Return responses. More reading on brain development and the importance of the early years experiences:  Early Experiences Can Alter Gene Expression and Affect Long-Term Development Next week:  New material and Book Group planning.

Welcome to those that are new to the class, and welcome back to everyone else!  Although this is a repost, check it out again, since your child will be at a different stage now compared to when you last looked at this. Here's a quick overview on your child's development, common issues and what you can do at this stage. Zero To Three:  Age-based Handouts Three To Four Year Olds Consider This: Did anything surprise you about your child's development? Class Resources: Here are the  lyrics to some of our favorite songs . Playdough recipe for you to make at home.