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27/10/2023

Part1: Indoor games to play with your toddler
When it's cold or rainy or you just can't get outside, it can be hard to keep thinking of things to do with a toddler.
What you need is a whole stack of different activities – physical, sensory, arty, surprising, messy or just plain silly – to choose from throughout the day. You can choose it!

1. Sweep and dust

Prep time: None | Materials: Duster or toy broom

Toddlers love imitating grown-ups doing the routine household tasks that most of us grown-ups would gladly do without. So, give your child a soft cloth and go ‘dusting’ together. Or get them a mini broom or dustpan and brush – or even one of the little play vacuum cleaners that make brilliant, important-sounding suction noises – and spend some time making the floor all s***k and span.

2. Do some magic painting

Prep time: 20 mins | Materials: White candle, paper, paints

Draw a simple design on paper with a white candle or crayon. Make up watery paint in a strong colour and let your toddler paint the paper. As they paint the paper, it will reveal the ‘magic’ hidden design.

18/10/2023

🥰🥰🥰🥰Safe toys for kids

Age-range information on toy packaging can be important for safety. For example, this information can indicate when toys have small parts that babies could swallow.

You can also get a sense of toy safety by checking whether toys meet Australian safety standards. Look for the Standards label on products and packaging or check the manufacturer’s website.

And when you’re choosing toys with safety in mind, especially toys for children aged 0-2 years, never buy toys that have:

+ small parts, which could cause choking if swallowed

+ long cords, ribbons or elastic, which could strangle

+ button batteries, which could cause poisoning if swallowed.

+ toxic paint or toxic materials.

It’s also good to look at what toys are made from. For example, if possible, choose stuffed toys that are made from organic materials and rubber toys that are made from 100% natural rubber.

17/10/2023

The best toys for kids

Toys can be a good way to kickstart your child’s play and support your child’s development. The best toys for children are open-ended. Open-ended toys are good because your child can use them in many ways. They encourage imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills. Here are ideas for open-ended toys:

1. Blocks – your child can use blocks for stacking and building, make-believe and much more.

2. Balls – they’re great to bounce, look at, roll, hold and throw.

3. Cardboard boxes – your child can pretend these are shop counters, ovens, cars, boats, doll houses and more.

4. Dress-ups – with some hand-me-down clothes and bits of fabric, your child can become anything or anyone.

5. Crafty bits and pieces – your child can get creative with coloured paper, stickers, crayons and washable markers.

6. Collections – your child can collect buttons, beads or coins, and sort by colour, pattern, size or shape.

7. Natural materials – you could make a treasure box for your child filled with leaves, feathers or shells. Or you and your child could make a nature doll.

16/10/2023

Helping newborn development at 2-3 months

Here are simple things you can do to help your baby’s development around this age:

1. Hold and cuddle your baby: this helps your baby feel safe and secure. It can also help with bonding between you and your baby.

2. Play together: your baby feels loved and secure when you play with them. Try simple activities like talking, reading, singing songs like ‘Twinkle twinkle little star’, and playing games like peekaboo.

3. Smile at your baby: when your baby sees you smile, it releases natural chemicals in their body that make them feel good, safe and secure. It also builds attachment to you.

4. Make eye contact with your baby: when you get your baby to follow your eyes, it encourages your baby to turn their head. This builds your baby’s neck strength and head control.
5. Give your baby tummy time: start with 1-2 minutes and build up to 10-15 minutes several times a day. Tummy time builds your baby’s head, neck and upper body strength. Your baby needs these muscles to lift their head, crawl and pull themselves up to stand when they’re older. Always watch your baby during tummy time, and put your baby on their back to sleep.
6. Try baby massage: baby massage is a great way to bond with your baby. It can also be relaxing and soothing if your baby is cranky.

Sometimes your baby won’t want to do some of these things – for example, they might be too tired or hungry. Your baby will use baby cues to let you know when they’ve had enough and what they need.

13/10/2023

"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild to pick up a book and read to a child.”

— Anita Merina

13/10/2023

Reading to your baby

The youngest babies (under 6 months old) benefit from books that have simple but bold or bright images with lots of contrast. Talk to your baby as you look at the books, but words on the page aren’t necessary.

As they get a bit older (7 to 12 months), you may want to expand your collection to books with simple phrases or just a line of text that relates to the picture on the page.

Babies ages 12 to 18 months may find books with pictures of other children doing everyday things interesting. Same goes for books that have animals, television characters, or other familiar scenes in them. For this age group, you may look for books that have more detailed pictures and a simple story or progression of events.

As your baby starts to babble and eventually talk, try involving them in what they see on the page.

For example, point to a picture and ask “What’s that?” or declare “That’s a banana!” to get your child engaging with the book. Keep it positive and try to repeat your child’s words back to them (“Yes — that looks like a cat, but it’s actually a squirrel!”).

There are lots of books, so try not to get too overwhelmed. Nursery rhymes, especially ones you might have memorized, are a good choice for babies.

And as far as construction, look for sturdy books that are made from cardboard (board books), fabric, or vinyl. Books with handles are also fun and let your baby transition from reading time to play time.

12/10/2023

"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.”

— Emilie Buchwald

12/10/2023

How to reading for infant

0-6 Months - Infants want and need your attention, so try reciting rhymes and songs that you remember by heart. When reading books to them, let them hold their favorite toy. Extra points for reading stories to them at bedtime as it helps them relax and drift off to sleep.

7-12 Months - This sequence recommended by ECLKC is perfect to start practicing with this age group:

Try to grab your child's attention by pointing at a colorful picture in a book. ("Look!")
Ask them what or who that is. ("Who's that?")
Wait for a response. The response could be verbal or non-verbal. If needed, answer the question yourself. ("That's a doctor!")
Always acknowledge a baby's response, even if they were completely off. ("Yes" or repeat their word.) If they get it wrong, correct it in a positive way. ("Yes, he does look like Daddy, but he’s a Doctor.")
12-18 Months - Continue to sit close to your baby and read to him/her, making sure to make it a pleasant, intimate experience. This will help your child associate reading with feelings of safety and security.

When you're reading to your child, try telling them what sound the letters make if they don't already know. For example, if you read the word "snake" together with your child, make a hissing noise. Kids will figure out how to connect sounds with pictures in no time!

Make noises and don't be surprised if your child joins in! You might also notice that your baby looks at the book alone and makes sounds too.

12/10/2023

Reading to Infants - What to Read????

There are stark differences that occur between the time a child is born up to the age of 18 months. So pick out books according to your child’s age.

0-6 Months - Books without words are best here. One word per page also works or pictorial books with lots of contrast. Good options here are nursery rhymes or books with specially-made fold-outs.

7-12 Months - Look for books that have simple drawings or things they are familiar with, people doing their jobs, or common events. Soft or stiff board books with thick pages are best.

12-18 Months - For children this age, read books that feature familiar things like animals, characters, or common objects. Look for books that have great pictures with lots of detail or have a progression of simple activities. Your child is starting to be able to really enjoy them now as they are able to recall and relate

11/10/2023

If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books.”

— Roald Dahl

11/10/2023

Cluck Cluck Duck

Derek Duck is celebrating his birthday, but where has his quack gone? Join Derek and his friends on the farm and maybe you can help him get his quack back.

This is a charming story and beautifully illustrated. The ending is sure to bring a smile to any child’s face and to adults reading it too! A great bedtime tale.

Vietnamese: Vịt Derek đang tổ chức sinh nhật nhưng con quạ của anh ấy đi đâu rồi? Hãy tham gia cùng Derek và những người bạn của anh ấy trong trang trại và biết đâu bạn có thể giúp anh ấy lấy lại được con quạ của mình.

Đây là một câu chuyện hấp dẫn và được minh họa đẹp mắt. Cái kết chắc chắn sẽ mang lại nụ cười trên khuôn mặt của bất kỳ đứa trẻ nào và cả người lớn khi đọc nó! Một câu chuyện trước khi đi ngủ tuyệt vời.

11/10/2023

The Magic Toy Box - Một cuốn sách thú vị dành cho các bé đọc mỗi tối.

Khi đồng hồ điểm 12 giờ, phép thuật bắt đầu. Teddy và lũ đồ chơi rất thích thú khi trèo ra khỏi hộp đồ chơi nhưng chúng đang làm gì vậy? Hãy đến và tìm hiểu trong cuộc phiêu lưu nửa đêm đầy mê hoặc này. Một câu chuyện tuyệt vời, hấp dẫn, hoàn hảo để thưởng thức trước khi đi ngủ.

English: The Magic Toy Box - An interesting book for children

When the clock strikes twelve, the magic begins. Teddy and the toys are very excited to climb out of the toy box, but what are they up to? Come and find out in this enchanting midnight adventure. A wonderful, charming story that is perfect to enjoy at bedtime.

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