Friday, February 11, 2011

Cause and Effect

Sophia received a Little Tykes toy before she was even born.  Dan and I have put her on the floor to play with it a few times throughout her 12 weeks of life.  Every time she would lay under it and just stare.  I would move her feet onto the shapes to show her that if she kicked them the shapes would light up and music would play.  Yesterday Sophia began using her hands and feet to kick the shapes independently.    Sophia was learning cause and effect!  What a fun way to begin learning such an important concept.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Early Years are Learning Years

As an early childhood educator I am constantly excited to watch children as they explore their world.  Children are always very excited to see new things and to learn about the world we live in.  Sophia has been in the world for a little over 11 weeks and I am already witnessing so much learning.  So many important people in our lives are far away but I want everyone to be able to keep up with the quick changes that are taking place in my sweet little girl. 

At 11 weeks old we are rolling over, trying to sit up and "talking" up a storm.  Dan teases me that she is going to be a talker like her mommy.  You all know how much I like to talk :)

I hope you all will join us on this educational journey!