Shining Lights Christian Daycare

Infants and toddlers are naturally creative.
They are resourceful and imaginative when
given interesting materials with which to play
and experiment. Young children constantly
learn through all of their senses during all times of the day.

Reading together creates a special bond between parent and child, fostering a sense of security and love.

The large number of scientific studies had found that music could help:
-brain grow
-memory to work
-learn language
-manage our emotions
-our brain to be healthier into later life
The first three years of a child’s life are a very special time during which parents and babies can make beautiful music together and can use this music to build powerful connections with each other.
Getting in tune with your child:
Babies respond to music such as making eye contact when you sing
Sing a special lullaby to your baby before they fall asleep
Dance to the rhythm with your child
Play musical objects.

Fine motor skills of hands are the ability to perform accurate coordinated action of fingers. Fine
motor development has a large impact on the child's education, therefore more attention needed to develop fine motor skills in a child’s life. So as soon as the baby starts to show interest in toys, it's time to start exercising to promote precise movements. The activities and exercises are built on toddler's fine motor skills
such as modeling dough or clay, as well as finger painting, making a mark, playing with sand/water, putting things together, pincer grasp, dressing and un******ng, eating and creating art will be useful for developing flexibility and mobility of the fingers.

The early reading could be very useful and effective, since at the same time a child:
develops thinking, increases vocabulary when reading new words for oneself;
remembers the writing of words, which helps to write correctly in the future;
has many more opportunities for understanding the world, developing intelligence and self-education.

Children begin to study the world by providing colorful pictures will encourage visual stimulation and active learning. A baby can see an object at close range. Then the visual possibilities change in accordance with age.

Here are some key reasons why art is so important for children:

Creativity and Imagination: Art fosters a child's ability to think creatively, problem-solve, and imagine new possibilities.
Emotional Expression: It provides a healthy outlet for children to express their feelings and emotions.
Fine Motor Skills: Activities like drawing, painting, and sculpting help develop fine motor skills, which are essential for writing and other daily tasks.
Cognitive Development: Art helps children learn about colors, shapes, patterns, and spatial relationships.
Self-Esteem: Creating something beautiful can boost a child's confidence and self-worth.
Social Skills: Group art projects encourage cooperation, teamwork, and communication.

Let Me Love You a Little More, Before You’re Not Little Anymore

Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” (Psalm 119:105).

Art is a place for children to learn to trust their ideas, themselves and to explore what is possible." -Maryann F. Kohl