- Dance Party - I turn on my favorite Pandora station or iTunes album and we just start to boogie! He's copying everything I do right now, so watching him dance is simply hilarious.
- Ball games - We go outside and TRY to kick, chase, or bounce the ball. (The ball I'm referring to is a small kick-ball type. Good for soccer and bouncing!) Inside, we practice throwing smaller softer balls across the room.
- Categorizing - My son loves to unpack everything from his toy basket, so I'll sit with him and categorize his toys. I make sure to talk to him while doing this. (Talking to baby while doing any activity is a good way to build their vocabulary.)
- Coloring - He's not quite old enough to enjoy this one yet, but if I sit down to color, then he will mimic me. This is good, quiet entertainment at restaurants; hence the reason I'm trying to teach him this skill. :)
- Sing-Alongs - One very easy way to entertain (and teach) my son is to turn on a SingAlong CD for kids. I'm learning the songs, and I can make up motions to them as we sing and dance. Obviously, I have a love for song/dance; therefore, this is one of our favorite activities.
- Sesame Street - Wow, do I love this one for wake-up time after breakfast in the mornings! I DVR it from PBS, and we can watch it whenever we please. It teaches kids so many great things! LOVE it more than any other kid-show. Actually, I also LOVE Sid the Science Kid. (maybe because I'm a teacher, and this one is the perfect show for teaching kids all about the science around them.)
Happy teaching!!
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