The sweetness of first friendships. We all need a little connection right now! Our teachers at A Mother’s Touch focus on social-emotional learning and nurturing friendships in developmentally appropriate ways. #kindness#caringforothers#ece#earlychildhoodeducation#GrowWithAMT
Peekaboo! We see you! Here, our friend found a new way to play peekaboo, and as he controls the timing of his giggly surprise, his self-regulation grows! #executivefunctioning#peekaboo#GrowWithAMT
Free play affects the neurons in the prefrontal cortex, aiding in the brain’s ability to make plans, solve problems, and regulate emotions.
30 benefits of free play for child development: https://t.co/ACICSpquNm
#Playmatters#EarlyEd
Standing easels allow children to move freely and can add layers of expression and emotional regulation to the creative process. With each stroke, a child can utilize a full range of arm movement. #GrowWithAMT#ECEmatters#PlayToLearn
With only one week under way, our #kindergarteners are taking responsibility for their #learning. As they sign in and out of learning centers, you’ll find them making #choices, working towards #goals, helping each other, and navigating materials in their room. #GrowWithAMT
What skills best predict a child’s success? Research points to #ExecutiveFunctions. We are excited to have partnered with Rush University’s Neurobehavioral Center in 2020 to train, implement research-backed curriculum, and build our own! #GrowWithAMT
Our children love stretches of unstructured time to play outdoors. In sunshine and fresh air, they practice initiating and following through on activities of choice, deepen focus, and develop confidence. #GrowWithAMT
It makes our hearts happy to be back at school helping our children grow. The milestones you've met, the new things that make you curious...we have so much to catch up on! Let's get learning! #GrowWithAMT#SummerVibes#keepLearning