Providing nurturing care that supports each child’s unique growth is the whole point! I use age-appropriate activities to encourage milestones—from early tummy time and babbling to walking, talking, and playing with others. My goal is to create a loving, engaging environment where every child feels confident, valued, and excited to learn. This personalized approach is what makes my care stand out. 

Toddlers (1–3 years)

Sensory

  • Sand/rice bins, water table → Fine motor, tactile exploration

  • Nature sensory bins → Curiosity, vocabulary

  • Finger painting → Creativity, fine motor

  • Scent jars → Smell, descriptive language

  • Textured paths → Balance, sensory processing

Gross Motor

  • Obstacle courses, ball play → Coordination, problem-solving

  • Dancing to music → Rhythm, gross motor, self-expression

  • Ride-on / push toys → Balance, leg strength

  • Animal walks → Gross motor, imaginative play

Fine Motor & Cognitive

  • Shape sorters, puzzles, building blocks → Problem-solving, coordination

  • Stickers, threading beads → Fine motor, concentration

  • Cause-and-effect toys → Cognitive reasoning

Language & Social-Emotional

  • Storytime & Q&A → Comprehension, verbal skills

  • Emotion naming → Empathy, emotional awareness

  • Role-play with dolls/puppets → Imagination, social skills

  • Circle time games → Turn-taking, listening

Art & Creativity

  • Painting, stamping, collages → Creativity, fine motor

  • Playdough sculpting → Fine motor, problem-solving

  • Musical instruments → Rhythm, self-expression

Outdoor & Nature

  • Sandbox/dirt digging → Imagination, motor skills

  • Chalk drawing → Creativity, early literacy

  • Nature scavenger hunts → Observation, vocabulary

  • Sprinkler/water play → Physical coordination, sensory fun

Practical Life

  • Pouring, pretend cooking/cleaning → Independence, hand-eye coordination

  • Dressing practice (buttons/zippers) → Self-help, fine motor

  • Sorting laundry/toys → Problem-solving, categorization

  • Feeding dolls/self → Independence, empathy

Music & Movement

  • Singing with gestures → Language, coordination

  • Dance & freeze games → Listening, impulse control

  • Playing instruments → Fine motor, creativity.

Babies (0–12 months)

Sensory

  • Tummy time with mirrors → Neck/core strength, visual tracking

  • Sensory bottles → Visual & auditory stimulation, cause-effect

  • Textured toys/blankets → Tactile exploration, self-soothing

  • Edible finger paints → Safe color exploration, tactile learning

  • Rattles/bells → Grasping, auditory development

  • Water play (cups/spoons) → Hand-eye coordination, cause-effect

Gross Motor

  • Rolling/crawling practice → Core & limb strength

  • Gentle bouncing on lap → Vestibular stimulation, bonding

  • Pulling up on low furniture → Upper body strength

  • Reaching & grasping toys → Hand-eye coordination

Fine Motor & Cognitive

  • Grasp-and-release toys, stacking rings → Hand strength, coordination

  • Cloth books with flaps → Tactile & visual learning, early literacy

  • Soft blocks → Problem-solving, hand manipulation

Language & Social-Emotional

  • Singing/nursery rhymes → Language & memory

  • Peek-a-boo → Object permanence, social bonding

  • Reading board books → Early literacy, visual tracking

  • Talking during routines → Vocabulary, social interaction

Art & Creativity

  • Hand/footprint art → Sensory exploration, creativity

  • Crayon exploration → Fine motor, color recognition

Outdoor

  • Stroller walks → Sensory exposure, gross motor

  • Blanket play on grass → Tactile exploration

  • Bubble watching → Visual tracking, cause-effect