Category Archives: Foundations of Learning

FOL Fridays: Sequence Development

Sequencing is the ability to remember an order of events or instructions. If you’re wondering how long of a list your child should be able to remember or follow, a good rule of thumb is that young children are able … Continue reading

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FOL Fridays: Pretend Play

Pretend play is the ability to transform objects and actions symbolically. If you closely watch a young child’s pretend play, you will see that he is learning about the real world around him by exploring imaginary situations. Children use pretend … Continue reading

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Spotlight on Learning: Village Cock-a-Doodle-Moo!

Do you remember the first time you said hello to your baby? Perhaps you saw a shadowy profile on a sonogram or maybe someone put a swaddled bundle in your arms when you first whispered, “Hello, little one.” Somehow saying … Continue reading

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FOL Fridays: Steady Beat

As a child moves to a steady beat, he develops a sense of timing, which is fundamental to the ability to organize and coordinate movements. It’s easy to see how this might apply to a child’s walking with a steady … Continue reading

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FOL Fridays: Experiential Learning

Moving with a prop provides an excellent opportunity for multi-sensory learning. Gliding a hoop through the room to music, for example, engages the senses of touch, hearing, and sight. Moreover, children can visualize the rhythm and melody and physically apply … Continue reading

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