Active Imaginations Child Development Center

Look who came to visit us today from Goldfish Swim School to teach our friends about water safety.

Babies cry to communicate — not to give you a hard time 💛👶

Sometimes they’re hungry, tired, overstimulated, uncomfortable, or simply need comfort and attention. Learning these little cues can make it easier to respond with confidence and calm ✨

Remember: every baby is different, and you know your baby best 🤍

Tunnel crawling is a fun sensory-rich activity that supports a child’s motor and developmental skills through play 🌈✨
This simple activity can help children: • Improve bilateral coordination
• Enhance spatial awareness
• Strengthen core muscles
• Provide vestibular & proprioceptive input
• Support motor planning skills
Play-based movement activities help children build strong bodies, calm minds, and confident movement 💙
Save this activity idea for your next OT session or home playtime!

Animal walks are more than just fun — they help children build strength, coordination, balance, and body awareness through movement! 💪✨
From bear walks to frog jumps, these playful activities support motor planning, sensory regulation, and overall development in a fun and engaging way.
Try these easy animal walks at home, in the classroom, or during therapy sessions! Which one is your child’s favorite? 💛

😵‍💫 Unexpected schedule changes can throw the whole day off. A substitute teacher walks in, an assembly runs long, or PE gets moved to the morning, and suddenly some students are struggling to adjust before the day has even really started.

💡 Flexible thinking is one of the most important, and challenging, social-emotional skills for kids to build. That is why we created *Stop Switch Start*, a movement-based song that teaches children what to do when routines change.

🎶 Grab the FREE PDF below with the song lyrics plus a QR code to the *Flexible Thinking Song* video to keep the learning going! 🙌

We are still excited reflecting on the amazing experience our children and staff had on May 12, 2026, when Mayor Craig Greenberg and his team visited Active Imaginations Child Development Center to host a press conference at our St. Matthews location.

It was truly an honor to showcase the importance of early childhood education and to have our center be part of such a meaningful moment for our city, families, and children. Thank you again to the Mayor and everyone involved for choosing our center!

Those extra five seconds can make a big difference—sparking more connection, communication, and eye contact. 💜