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Toddler Activity: Play and Learning with Blocks When toddlers play and explore with blocks they are learning to experiment with new ideas and pretend. At the same time, their physical skills develop through the moving, balancing and building of blocks. Believe it or not, toddlers learn math concepts and problem solving skills through block play. When they play in a group they are also developing important social tools as they share and work with other children to create towers and buildings from blocks. Introducing Toddlers to the Library When many people think of libraries they remember the multiple times they were ‘hushed’ as a child. Years ago librarians were considered the ‘library police’ and often thought of as unfriendly old ladies out to prevent fun at all costs. Well luckily for today’s children those times are past and a whole new world of library fun exists for your toddler. Toddlers – in the library? Yes! Tips for Stopping Toddler Temper Tantrums in Their Tracks Toddlers are naturally full of emotion, but to an exasperated parent a toddler temper tantrum can feel like a natural disaster if not quelled quickly. Tantrums are not a toddler’s way of being a bad kid, but simply how they cope with their feelings the best way they can for their age. What’s a parent to do to calm the storm before it gets out of hand? Here are a few simple tips to help compose your distressed toddler without losing your temper or surrendering to the tantrum. Calming Toddler Bedtime Tips Toddlers are very busy little people. Throughout the day they are working hard at playing and learning new skills. A toddler will go and go, pushing the limits of what he can comprehend, and since he doesn't understand how to deal with the ups and downs of his day, he is usually frustrated and worn out by evening. Helping Toddlers Learn Through Make-Believe Kayleen is serving tea and muffins to Oscar the Grouch while sporting a faded felt snowman hat. Not too far away, C.J. is holding a baby doll and gently taking her temperature with a big plastic thermometer. What do these two year olds have in common? They’re both engaging in the time-less activity of ‘make-believe’ play. Kids' Toys. Think Before You Buy. There is a chore in my home that brings out the procrastinator in me. This particular chore is so big and so difficult, that I create new tasks just to avoid starting the dreaded job. What could be so bad: My toddler’s bedroom – a.k.a. fighting the battle of ‘too many toys!’ Why Creativity and Self-Expression are Important to Little Kids Art experiences are a major part of a toddler’s daily activities. They have grown enough to grasp objects and tear paper and hold crayons and brushes. Naturally they are thrilled with the anticipation of a new art project, and most importantly, with the quality time spent with the important adults in his/her life. Sharing Books with Children By sharing books with your young child, you are planting a precious memory that will last a lifetime for both parent and child. They in turn will continue the tradition with their own children and remember those special times. A world of experiences and ideas are waiting for you to introduce to them. Music and the Young Child Introducing music to young children will provide them with a foundation to help develop language and listening skills, along with enhanced coordination and emotional development. Little children love to express themselves through music and given the opportunity, will reap the benefits of a lifetime of music appreciation.