Hello again Edutoddler Readers, this time i will share something more scientific based about the Children and Toddlers world. Yes, you would be curious what exactly happening in Children Brain's during their development ages, or in their time when they are starting to learn something new. So here is the brief information about the development of children brain's stages.

Neuroscience is increasingly showing that common assumptions about rearing children need to be reviewed and adjusted if we want to nurture individuals who will build societies that are harmonious, hospitable, respectful and productive.

In this post i will give you an extra information from current research that explains what physically happens in the brain as children learn, before birth and in their earliest years of life, laying foundations on which future structures can be built.

How the children brain's develop in early ages?

Children’s neurological development in early life is a continuous process, as all learning builds on things learned before. For example, a child begins to hold his or her head erect, while supported on a lap, at around the third to fifth month of life. In order to sit up by themselves, children have to be able to support their own head, and also need good upper body posture, a skill that will be acquired only around the sixth to tenth month. Later on, in order to walk, children need to have mastered posture and hip balance through the previous learning stages of being able to stand alone and then take steps; learning that happens between 10 and 18 months of age. 

More complex activities, such as auditory and visual discrimination, language and attention, are also highly dependent on previous pillars. This premise is valid for all functional aspects: there are no omissions in these sequences. And these advances do not occur automatically; three interrelated and mutually reinforcing conditions are required for development to occur:

• Neurobiological structure – the nervous system, especially the brain, must be mature and ready for learning.

• Stimulus – children must be encouraged to learn; usually, such stimuli are promoted by parents, relatives and caregivers.
• Affection – a welcoming environment is key for the establishment and continuation of development.

For complete article you can read from the source below.

Source :
What Happens in The Brain As Very Young Children Learn 
Saul Cypel, Technical Consultant, Early Childhood Programme, Fundação Maria Cecília Souto Vidigal, São Paulo, Brazil 

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The new focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) includes efforts to get kids involved in computer programming. Coding builds logical thinking and problem-solving skills. It's also creative and collaborative! Find out how you can introduce your child and toddler to the basic concepts of programming.

Today's parents may have had some exposure to computer programming during their high school or college career. The logic probably surrounded the use of "if-then" statements and maybe even the use of punch cards. Those days are long behind us, and there are new and serious efforts to get kids — even very young kids — involved in computer programming. 

Why computer programming?

In recent years, there's been an increased focus on STEM subjects in schools, including science, technology, engineering, and math. Computer programming is an extension of that focus. Many new careers use coding skills, including web development, game development, and Internet security. President Obama and some celebrities have joined the call to get young kids involved in programming. Coding is based in technology, something that we all depend on in our daily life.

What skills are learned through coding?

Computer programming relies on the use of sequencing and logic, skills that are useful throughout a student's school career. Many subjects, including history and math, consistently ask students to methodically and critically analyze content to find answers. Coding can also be a very collaborative and creative venture, with students working together to solve a problem or create an action. All of these skills extend far beyond the classroom. 

Can we try it? Where can I get more information?

A simple search will turn up many resources on this topic. Most of the apps you'll find are centered more on graphics and animations than actual code. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

1. Code Monster is a site where your programming provides instant results. You and your child may have fun manipulating the code and seeing the immediate changes.
2. Daisy theDinosaur (available from iTunes) is a free app for the iPad. Kids use a drag and drop interface to animate Daisy and make her dance across the screen.
3. Scratch is designed for kids 8-16. It's free to use, and users can create stories, games, and animations. Scratch is used around the world and in thousands of classrooms.
4. Code is a non-profit organization working to ensure that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science.

 Via ReadingRockets.org

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Winter comes early and relatively cold this year in all over the world. But having fun with our children and toddler must be going on as one of step of early age education process for them. Of course all of the Winter creative activities aims for toddlers must be to give them positive values in their early ages.

Winter creative activities for Toddlers

Many activities come in mind if winter come, like playing snow in the garden or so, but here Edutoddler team, come up with idea how about making winter crafts. Cited from Babble site, winter craft is one of a perfect way to celebrate this year cold winter.

Here are several ideas about Winter creative activities for toddlers :

1. Making Puffy Snowfalkes

Snow Flakes Craft

Kids will love using a flour mixture in a dish soap bottle to paint fun snowflake designs. Make them puffy by heating them in the microwave!

2.  Making Pom Pom Snowman

Pom Pom Snowman Craft

 Kids can create pom poms for the base, then decorate their snowman with their favorite embellishments.

3. Making Paint Stick SnowMan

Paint Stick SnowMan Craft

Use paint and fabric scraps to turn paint sticks into winter characters - make several and act out a puppet show.

4. Making Pretty Gloves Toys

Glove Toys

Have a collection of extra gloves without mates? Kids can turn them into fun characters with hand sewing.

5. Making Handprint Tree

Handprint Tree Craft

Let kids paint a winter scene, then add a handprint tree and decorate.

For more information how about to make these kind of craft you can visit the Beeble website here

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"It's important for the educator to see the children have incredible potential and it's the educator's job to bring that potential to reality." - Frank Leto (Montessori Educator, specialized in music)

  

Toddler Playing Music Instrument

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