Little's Lane Childcare by JMT

04/29/2025

This explains it!

via Feeding Littles

04/04/2025

Save yelling for safety!🛑 Redirect to another activity🧸. Make it a race 🏁. Toddlers test boundaries by nature🫸🫷.

Helping Your Toddler Tune In

Toddlers are naturally curious and easily distracted, so getting them to listen often means meeting them where they are. Instead of repeating yourself, try gently getting down to their eye level and saying their name before speaking. A light touch on the arm or making eye contact helps bring their focus to you.

Using simple, clear language and keeping instructions short makes it easier for them to process what you’re saying. Engaging their curiosity by turning directions into a game or offering choices can make listening feel fun rather than forced. When toddlers feel connected and heard, they are more likely to tune in and cooperate.

03/26/2025

💖 Never try to rationalize with a child that is emotional. They don’t want advice, they want love.
When emotions are high, logic is out of reach. What our children need most in those moments is our warmth and reassurance. Let’s lead with love and let connection do the talking.

03/25/2025

The 6 Stages of Play: How Young Children Learn Through Play

Play is how children explore the world, develop skills, and build social connections. From birth to age 4, children progress through six key stages of play.

1️⃣ Unoccupied Play (Birth-3 Months): Babies move their arms, legs, and hands, observing the world around them. This early movement helps develop coordination and awareness.

2️⃣ Solitary Play (0-2 Years): Infants and toddlers play alone, focusing on their own toys and activities. They are not yet interested in interacting with others.

3️⃣ Onlooker Play (2 Years): Children begin to watch others play but do not join in. They observe and learn by watching, preparing for future interactions.

4️⃣ Parallel Play (2-3 Years): Toddlers play side by side with others but do not interact directly. They may use similar toys or mimic each other’s actions.

5️⃣ Associative Play (3-4 Years): Children begin to interact, share, and engage with others while playing. There is no set structure, but they start forming social connections.

6️⃣ Cooperative Play (4+ Years): Kids play together with shared goals, rules, and teamwork. This stage helps develop problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Every stage of play is essential for development. Encouraging play at each level helps children build confidence, creativity, and social skills.
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03/17/2025

Baby's brain deveopes rapidly in the early years!
Talk your way through the day, read stories sing songs, make eye contact. Socialize, children learn so much from other children!
You are baby's first teacher, enjoy each beautiful stage.

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

Littles' Lane has a part time (2 days per week) for a child who at least 2 years old. This space can also be morning half days up to 4 days per week.

Please private message it set up a visit.

03/04/2025

Mayor Goodway is in distress! Better call the pups!

02/27/2025

Play is the most important work.

02/27/2025

Different stages of play and why they are important for your child's development.

02/18/2025

Here at Littles Lane we are always looking to add quality toys to our collection. Please reach out if you have toys to sell or give away.

Currently seeking Paw Patrol figures and vehicles 😊

02/17/2025

Children's art is about the learning process, not the product.

via Jill Javelosa-Alvarez