Montessori Preschool in Rancho Bernardo (4S Ranch)
Nurture logical and creative minds through movement, meaningful play and love in our warm Montessori environment in Rancho Bernardo (4S Ranch)
Category: toddler activities
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Neuro-mouse saves the day!
I just love “Hickory, Dickory, Dock!” You can start this movement (video below) when your baby is very young! I started this with Christina when she was two months old! Crossing the midline is fantastic for building pathways between the right and left hemispheres of the brain. It just boils down to helping your child…
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Saved by Humpty’s Cracked Noggin!
“Humpty Dumpty” is packed with great stimulation for the vestibular system! The vestibular system feeds information to the brain about where the body is in space. This is really important when dealing with gravity! I will admit, I have walked into a few walls so this is great for me! The vestibular system also helps…
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Stir That Pot!
“Peas Porridge” is wonderful for crossing the midline! The video below shows how fun and easy it can be! Who knew 9 day old soup was brain food?! “Jack Be Nimble” is great for learning to balance on one foot. Don’t be afraid to fall though! Did you know that each time you fall, you…
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Gluten Free, Corn Free, Beet-Dyed Play Dough
Tasting everything is a sure way to get your mommy to find a better alternative to playdough! I love this recipe! The only drawback is that I think she likes the flavor! Ingredients: 1 cup of Gluten Free flour 1/2 cup to 1 1/2 cups of Tapioca flour (keep adding until the dough is no…
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Poor Humpty Dumpty… or Was It Good For Him?
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall Humpty Dumpty had a great fall All the kings horses and all the kings men They couldn’t put Humpty together again It is very sad that no one could help Mr. Dumpty, not even the King’s horses or his men! What was it that got shattered in Humpty? Could…