Manitas de Dios Child Care Provider

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06/22/2026

Parents, please make a note of this. Thank you! 🩵

06/22/2026

🌟 Is your child tripping or falling a lot? 🌟
Occasional tumbles are normal, but frequent falls might mean your child needs a little extra help with balance, strength or coordination — and you can support them in fun ways! 👣💪
👀 Why it happens:
• Kids might trip because they’re still developing their balance, visual tracking, or body awareness systems.
• Weak core, hip, or leg muscles and even poorly fitting shoes can make stability trickier.
• Toddlers often fall as part of learning movement — but older kids who fall a lot may need more support.

🎉 How to help:
Make playtime count! Try animal walks, balance games, one-leg stands, swinging & climbing — all help build steadiness and confidence.

💬 Bottom line: Most kids grow out of clumsiness with age, play, and encouragement — but if you’re concerned, talking with a pediatrician or therapist can help guide next steps.

Want our handout with quick tips and and things to watch for? Drop a ‼️ below and we will send it your way!

06/22/2026

TRANSPORTATION ART 🚗🚤🚂

Sort vehicles and paint with them! (We then washed them in the water table!)

https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/preschool-transportation-activity/

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

🌟 Quick Calming Tip for Kids! 🌟

Got an anxious or overstimulated kiddo? 😣💭 Try deep pressure — it’s like a calming hug for the nervous system 🤗💤

💡 It helps shift the body from “fight or flight” 😰 ➡️ to calm and relaxed 😌
💪 Firm, consistent pressure (like from a weighted blanket) is soothing — while light touch can actually be alerting or agitating ⚖️

🩵 Weighted blankets = deep pressure magic! 🩵
Want more calming strategies for kids? Drop a 💙 below and we’ll send you our favorites! 👇✨

06/22/2026

PLAYDOUGH LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Over 15 fun ideas to keep your kids busy at the kitchen table or during centers time!

https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/playdough-learning-activities-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers/

06/22/2026

When was the last time you really noticed your breath? 🌬️
Most of us move through the day without slowing down enough to feel it—but taking a moment to tune into breathing can help calm the body and clear the mind.

The same is true for kids 💛
When children learn to pause and notice their breath, it can support self-regulation, focus, and emotional awareness.

The good news? Practicing mindful breathing doesn’t have to be boring! There are so many fun, playful ways to help kids explore what mindful breathing feels like.

Here are a few of our favorite kid-friendly breathing tools!

We also created the perfect handout with calming breathing techniques and visuals that we would love to give you! Drop a 😘 below if you would like to grab it!

06/22/2026