Smart Baby: Give Your Baby or Toddler a Massive Head Start!: Positive Parenting, #5

By Katrina Kahler and Karen Campbell

Do you know that the period from birth to age eight and especially, from birth to age three, is a critical time in a baby's brain development. This is an optimum time for children to learn. 'Smart Baby' tells you how to start teaching your baby, toddler or preschooler to read, using the flashcard and language experience models. You'll also pick up several ideas for teaching you little one pre-math concepts and this will also give your child a great head start and stimulate their brain. Physical development, in the form of gross and fine motor skills, can be greatly enhanced by a knowledgable parent providing activities and experiences for their baby and young child.

Karen Campbell and Katrina Kahler, two highly experienced teachers and parenting experts, show you how to help your child to develop to their full potential. Don't leave it all for the teachers at school! You'll be missing out on the best years of your child's ability to learn and expand their brain connections. Start giving your child the added advantage today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Katrina Kahler
• Release date: Aug 9, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201468439

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Smart Baby

Give Your Baby or Toddler

A Massive Head Start!

Positive Parenting Book 5

Karen Campbell and Katrina Kahler

Copyright © KC Global Enterprises

All Rights Reserved

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter 1 - The Importance Of Early Learning

Chapter 2 - How To Stimulate Your Child’s Brain Development

Chapter 3 - Why It Is Okay To Teach Your Baby or Toddler To Read

Chapter 4 - How To Teach A Baby Or Toddler To Read

Word Identification

Letter/Sound Identification

Reading for Understanding and Enjoyment

Chapter 5 - How Do You Know If They Are Learning

Chapter 6 - Reading Out Loud To Your Child

Chapter 7 - Early Math Activities / Essential Early Math Activities For Young Children/Babies And Toddlers

Chapter 8 - How To Improve Your Child’s Gross And Fine Motor Skills

What are Gross and Fine Motor Skills?

Fine Motor Skill Development for Under 3 Months

Gross Motor Development for Babies Under 3 Months

Fine Motor Skills for Babies 3 to 6 months

Gross Motor Skills for Babies 3 to 6 Months

Fine Motor Skill Development 6 to 9 months

Gross Motor Skills 6 to 9 months

Fine Motor Skill Development for 9 to 12 Months

Gross Motor Skills for 9 to 12 months

Fine Motor Skill Development for 12 to 16 months

Gross Motor Skills for 12 to 16 Months

Chapter 9 - Social Skills – The Ones All Toddlers Must Learn

Sharing

Developing Social Skills

Saying No

Be a Good Role Model!

Allow Some Independence

The Importance of Setting Limits

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

How to Encourage Cooperation

Preparing for a New Baby

Chapter 9 - Preschool Readiness

Social Readiness

Emotional Readiness

Independence

Physical Readiness

Language Skills

Basic Academic Readiness

Further Important Tips and Suggestions

Chapter 10 - Separation Anxiety

Conclusion

Introduction

A True Story...

Maxine’s little girl seems so clever, and the kindy teachers said that she’s ready to start school now. But she’s only 4! I think that my daughter, Tayla, would struggle to do the puzzles that Maxine can do, and Tayla’s turned six already.

I couldn’t believe the things I saw her doing when I went over for a visit the other day. Her mum, Jackie, says that it’s probably because she copies her older brother, but I know that Jackie spends time with her. She’s often playing games with her and showing her how to do things. If only I’d spent more time with Tayla when she was really little, maybe that would have made a difference. I’ve been so focused on work, though. I just haven’t had the time.

Jackie has said that she doesn’t really push Maxine to learn but teaches her things incidentally while they’re playing together. I do often hear her explaining things to Maxine, and I guess she makes the most of every opportunity – even when she’s bathing her.

I don’t want Tayla to struggle at school, but she already seems to be having some trouble. I guess I could have made more effort when she was younger and tried to teach her more things. According to Jackie, a few minutes here and there each day can make a difference. It’s obvious that Maxine will be ready for school when she starts. She knows so much already!

I hope that Tayla doesn’t fall further behind because school won’t be much fun if she’s struggling.

By providing early learning opportunities for your child, you’re setting them up for much more success at school.

From birth to age eight and especially from birth to age three, is a critical time in baby brain development. This is an optimum time for children to learn, and as parents, it is our responsibility to give our children early learning opportunities.

By stimulating them from a young age in a fun and relaxed manner, we can take advantage of this period of incredible brain development where optimal early learning can take place and give our children a huge head start for school. It is a case of "Use it, or Lose it!" As well as being an optimum time to encourage early learning, we can help develop a positive attitude towards learning at a young age.

Chapter 1 - The