Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his needs, is good for him. —Maya Angelou
Your baby may not understand everything you are reading, but they are listening & learning from simply observing how you read. According to Nemours Children’s Health by the time “babies reach their first birthday they will have learned all the sounds needed to speak their native language. The more stories you read aloud, the more words your baby will hear and the better they'll be able to talk.” Our story time parent & me classes are a part of young children’s first introduction to reading. Our curriculum incorporates scarves, puppets, & props that make reading fun! Our instructors even tie in an activity based on the book to make their experience interactive & exciting.
Sing nursery rhymes, make funny animal sounds, or bounce your baby on your knee — anything that shows that reading is fun.Incorporate puppets, music instruments, or scarves to bring the story to life. Add your own fun & silly character voices as well. Children learn by imitation. When they see their parents read, they will be curious and will want to imitate. Habits and enthusiasm are always contagious.
Reading time makes for the perfect child & parent bonding time. Bring your baby close sit them on your lap, lay them down on the bed, or even read under your child’s favorite fort/tent. Children love to hear their parents’ soothing voices and watch their expressions for cues. This habit creates a sense of routine and security for them, which will ensure they continue enjoying reading as they grow older. In addition, to everlasting memories they will form. Always remembering parent bond during reading time.
When selecting a book for your young child lookout for rich illustrations, pop-up books or books with 3D images are an ideal buy. Books that have textures for your child to engage sensory stimulation are perfect babies. The association children will make between visuals and the limited text would help them learn new words and expressions during the reading time. Take breaks throughout the story and point things out, allow them to practice turning the page, or even holding the book. The more senses you engage during reading time the better. Your child might not sit down during the duration of reading time and that’s okay! Incorporate movement to keep them engaged. Point out actions the characters might be doing. For example, “Do you see how the character is eating their food? Let me see you eat food?” All while mimicking the motions.
The possibilities are endless when instilling the value of your child. Start early and more importantly have fun along the way.
Oh Gosh Kids Studio
Oh Gosh is a kids activity based company. We create experiences that encourage families to create, imagine & play. We offer parent & me sensory classes, arts & crafts private group bookings, and offer activity boxes. The age range for our activities are from 6 months to 6 years old.
Oh Gosh’s parent & me story time class curriculum incorporates scarves, puppets, & props that make reading fun! Our instructors even tie in an activity based on the book to make their experience interactive & exciting.
Our exciting sensory classes are hands-on project-based classes for your little ones to explore textures, colors, and even scents. Every project comes with all the “tools” and play activity prompts for tons of fun.
Follow us on instagram @ohgoshkid and sign up for our emailing list to stay connected on the next parent & me class. All private group bookings can be sent to info@ohgoshkids.com.
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Oh Gosh Kids Studio is a kids activity based company. We create experiences that encourage families to create, imagine, & play. We offer parent & me sensory classes, arts & crafts private group bookings, and offer activity boxes. The age range for our activities is from 6 months to 6 years old.
Oh Gosh Kids Parent & Me classes provide the opportunity for you to improve you and your families mood by engaging in physical activities. Having fun, being physically active and meeting new people will release endorphins (a happy hormone). Our Parent & Me classes will incorporate some of your child & parent music favorites.
Our instructors utilize a variety of movements in class from playing instruments, play & learn activities, stretches, dance & more.This is especially important for those that experience symptoms of postpartum depression, baby blues, or need a change of scenery from the stay at home/work from home environment.
Here are Top 3 Benefits of Parent & Me Classes:.
1.Provides Sensory Stimulation & Enhances Social Awareness: Parent and Me classes of any kind from arts & crafts, story time with puppets, music & movement allow for sensory stimulation for babies and toddlers. Children learn best when using all their senses so engaging in a class that provides visual, auditory, physical and tactile stimulation is extremely beneficial for overall growth. In addition, our classes allow babies & toddlers to see how others will react to their behaviors which is critical for social development.
2.Allows Parents to Make Connections: During times like this, something that we have learned is the power of connection. Participating in Parent & Me classes allows parents to meet other parents. It allows you to learn from others as well as make new friends. It helps create a support system and validate some feelings of stress you may be experiencing because we all know it truly does take a village! Our instructors facilitate an environment full of encouragement, love,& joy empowering parents & children to be a part of the OH GOSH family.
3. Fosters Language Development: As kids play and watch others, they are taking in language. They are listening to what everyone says from the parents to the kids to the teachers. This allows them to develop vocabulary and increase auditory skills. Participating in Parent and Me classes also helps children understand how to follow directions. Our classes are currently in English & Spanish. We look forward to introducing other foreign languages upon hiring instructors.
Oh Gosh Kids Studio
Oh Gosh is a kids activity based company in Long Beach, CA. We create experiences that encourage families to create, imagine & play. We offer parent & me sensory classes, arts & crafts private group bookings, and offer activity boxes. The age range for our activities are from 6 months to 6 years old.
Our exciting sensory classes are hands-on project-based classes for your little ones to explore textures, colors, and even scents. Every project comes with all the “tools” and play prompts for tons of fun.
Follow us on instagram @ohgoshkid and sign up for our emailing list to stay connected on the next parent & me class. All private group bookings can be sent to info@ohgoshkids.com.