Archives for: February 2010
World Book Day Events
28/02/10 09:47, by Tikal, Categories: Toddlers, Learning Play, Preschool Children , Tags: books, dressing up, library, sharing books, world book day World Book Day 2010 falls on Thusday, 4th March (in the UK) and events all over the country are already underway to embrace and celebrate reading, why not attend an event in your area? The World Book Day website has a list of events largely focused on p… more »
Bird Watching With Your Little Ones.
27/02/10 09:13, by Tikal, Categories: Days out, Activities , Tags: bird watching, garden, nature, outdoor play Birds are wonderful to watch and with a little encouragement can become part of your the family. If you don't fancy a dog or a cat as s pet, then, why not care for some wild birds instead. Children will love spotting them, naming them, watching them f… more »
Problem Solving with Babies and Toddlers
26/02/10 09:24, by Tikal, Categories: Toddlers, Babies, Child Development, Activities , Tags: analytical skills, babies, early years foundation stage, eyfs, thinking, toucanlearn It stands to reason that art and craft assists to develop fine muscle control in your babies, and that kicking, running and chasing games improve their physical strength and control, but how do you kick start your baby's ability to think and solve proble… more »
When To Call The Doctor
25/02/10 08:00, by Tikal, Categories: Babies, Health, Family , Tags: doctor, health, illness, nhs direct, symptoms It's always alarming when your baby is unwell, especially if they are really tiny, but what signs should you look out for to determine whether calling the doctor is the right course of action?Every baby is different and responds differently. For brand… more »
Getting Children To Eat Their Five A Day
24/02/10 07:50, by Tikal, Categories: Health, Food, Drink and Eating , Tags: five a day, fruit and vegetables, healthy eating Everyone is telling us how important it is to eat five portions of fruit or vegetables a day, but it's not always easy, especially if you have a fussy eater dining with you! So, here are a few tips to increase your kids to eat more fruit and vegetables.… more »
EYFS - So What's It All About?
23/02/10 08:07, by Tikal, Categories: Learning Play, ToucanLearn, Child Development , Tags: areas of learning and development, eyfs, toucanlearn The EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) is a set of guidelines provided by the government to set the standards for the learning, development and care of children. It covers babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers from birth to age 5.It gives childminders,… more »
Stop Crying!
A baby's cry can go on and on. It can be loud and so relentless and sometimes no matter what you do it seems it will never stop. However, we must remember that a baby's cry is a useful tool as a means to communicate. During the first few weeks a baby… more »
House Rules Apply!
It may seem draconian to institute 'house rules', but if children are expected to behave in certain ways, you have to let them know what the rules are! House rules are those simple rules that ask your family to comply in certain ways, such as always tak… more »
Out to Lunch!
20/02/10 10:16, by Tikal, Categories: Family, Days out, Food, Drink and Eating , Tags: eating out, food, manners, restaurants Children deserve to experience going out to eat, if that is what you want for them. You have every right to take them into a restaurant and never feel embarrassed in doing so, as long as its a place that welcome's welcomes children.However, going out… more »
Allergies - What Should We Look Out For?
18/02/10 08:27, by Tikal, Categories: Health, Food, Drink and Eating , Tags: allergic reaction, foods So many people seem to have allergies, but what should the untrained person look out for, especially those caring for other people's children? If you suspect that a child in your care is suffering an allergic reaction, then it is imperative to seek medical advice urgently… more »
Over to You Dad!
17/02/10 08:54, by Tikal, Categories: Babies, Parenting, Family , Tags: babies, dads, getting involved When a new baby arrives so much of the focus is on Mum, but what about things Dad can do with baby! The relationship with Daddy is very important too! Here are a few ideas to get Dad involved and feel an important part of the family.Monkeying around - play peek-a-… more »
Bad Language - How Can You Stop It?
16/02/10 08:18, by Tikal, Categories: Parenting, Child Development , Tags: bad language, behaviour, copying, language development What's the best way to handle the situation when your toddler says a bad word and why did they say it in the first place?Using bad language is fairly common in toddlers. They pick up new words from other children at nursery or school and suddenly you… more »
The Science behind ToucanLearn
14/02/10 11:29, by Tikal, Categories: ToucanLearn, Child Development , Tags: child development, child psychology, learning programme, toucanlearn At ToucanLearn we promote a 'learning programme' for children from birth to 5 years, and although we hint at how this is derived in our FAQ, we don't offer an in depth description of the processes we took to devise at our 'programme' - we'd like to offe… more »
Observing Children During Play
13/02/10 09:02, by Tikal, Categories: Toddlers, Babies, ToucanLearn, Child Development, Preschool Children , Tags: blog, diary, observing, record Observing children forms a fundamental part of the Early Years Foundation Stage, childminders are required to observe children and make notes. This helps to record their progress through EYFS and also helps you to plan ahead and work out what areas of l… more »
The Internet For Pre-Schoolers and How To Use It Safely!
12/02/10 08:12, by Tikal, Categories: Learning Play, Health, Preschool Children, Family , Tags: computers, ict, internet, safety The use of the internet and computers in schools in becoming increasingly important for learning, research and having fun, but how can we ensure appropriate, and safe use of such a phenomenal resource? ITC is a legitimate topic that is covered in the Ea… more »
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