Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Puzzles/Games Encourage Brain Development

Take time to work puzzles with your toddler





Fill a large sock with small items. Allow child to reach in and guess the item by touch.
Vary the game by using pairs of items, asking child to find its match in the sock.






24-36 Month Development

Ask your toddler to point to his/her body parts. Can they name three??











Ask your toddler to point to named pictures in a book. Can he/she name 8 pictures?



Play a sorting game with your toddler matching items by size, color, or shape.






Remember to give lots of praise!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

12-14 Month Development

Dropping chips into a can stimulates a baby's brain! It helps develop both intellectual and fine motor skills and it's fun! Try it with your baby! video

Friday, January 15, 2010

2009: A Great Year for PAT!

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

PAT Birth-1.5 Month Milestones

Look for some of these "milestones" in your baby's development.

Your baby is an effective sucker.



Your baby can be comforted when held.





Your baby will prefer faces over all other visual stimulation.



Your baby should track an object or person moving slowly at close range.




Avery is smiling early. Look for this milestone around 3 months.