Tuesday, July 2, 2019

WELCOME!

Welcome to Toddler FUNdamentals! I’m so glad you are here! I can't wait to share all of the fun, developmental activities I've been doing with my 2 year-old son. I like to say that we follow a laid back, tot school program here at our house. On this blog you can expect to see all of the photos of the activities we've done, as well as the FREE weekly themed calendars and materials lists for each. 

A little about myself, I worked in the field of education for 10 years. I was an elementary classroom teacher, technology facilitator and intervention specialist. So I understand the importance of building a solid foundation in these early years. 

For each week, I round up some of the best developmental activities on the web and compile them into themed calendars. I gather activities that improve his fine motor and gross motor skills, activate his creativity with art projects, stimulate his senses with sensory play and support his independence with practical life experiences. Oh, and we love food so we do themed snacks at least 3 times per week! 

Like I mentioned above, will find all of the FREE, interactive lesson plans and materials lists I organize for each theme. I also do quick weekly highlight videos on my YouTube channel, so be sure to click the photo below and check them out! The lesson plans are easy to navigate with direct links to the blogs and resources where I found them. The materials lists include everything you will need for that week

*Please note that some of the links are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link.*

You can follow me and tag me on Instagram @toddler_fundamentals. This is where I'll share all of the daily activities we do together! Also, be sure to check out my YouTube channel for the quick weekly highlights (and don't forget to subscribe to the channel!). 

Thanks for stopping by! 

IMPORTANCE OF INDOOR PLAY

Unpredictable and seasonal weather can force us to stay indoors. It may seem like a drag but staying indoors to play can really have a positive impact on your child’s development. In the 4th video of this "Children and Play" series I am talking about the Importance of Indoor Play. I’ll be sharing a few of the benefits and some of our favorite activities to do indoors.
You can check out the other videos {the 6 Stages of Play, the 4 Types of Play, and the Benefits of Outdoor Play} at the bottom of the post.

To watch today's video, click the photo below. 



Please share any fun indoor activities you and your little one do together. 

Click the photos below to be directed to my YouTube channel. 




Come follow us on Instagram @toddler_fundamentals for toddler activities and remember to always make learning fun!