4 Language Skills Developed During Reading
What is language development? Language development in babies and toddlers encompasses verbal and nonverbal forms of communication, skills which rapidly increase as the child grows and develops. These [...]
Montessori Toys Increase Children’s Independence
By: Casey Parr, Community Outreach and Marketing Specialist A natural part of growing up is for children to continually take on more responsibility as they crave independence. Did you [...]
Be a Good Advocate to Children with Down Syndrome
By: Jamie Hepburn, Gigi’s Playhouse and Penfield Children’s Center Children with Down syndrome enjoy learning and playing, spending time with friends, creating art and so much more! It’s important [...]
Make a Sensory Bin
By: Natasha Griffin, M.Ed. Family Studies, Katie Beckett Medicaid Consultant, Penfield Children’s Center Children love to learn through play. As they explore their world, they develop skills that will [...]
Moody Kids
By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center No child is happy-go-lucky 100% of the time. And, it’s important to honor all of your child’s emotions because it’s healthy to express [...]
Backpack Safety: How Much Is Too Much for Kids?
By Suzanne Kletch, DPT, CFS, Aurora Health Care When kids go back to school, it’s an ideal time for parents and students to remember the importance of backpack safety. [...]
Kid Science: Rainbow Jars
By: Rebecca Michelsen M.Ed., MCHES, Manager of Community Outreach & Family Programs Kids of all ages love science experiments and learning along with your child is a great way [...]
The ABC’s of IEP’s
Some children need an extra boost to succeed in the classroom. If your child requires special education, an Individualized Education Plan will be written to help your child with [...]
Avoiding the Summer Slide
By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Penfield Children’s Center No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks! While school is out for summer it is still important [...]
Creating a Montessori Space at Home
By: Virginia Kamp, Lead Teacher, Penfield Montessori Academy Imagine for a moment what the world must look like to the toddler. They watch as adults move around, and everything [...]