I have a two year old and our routine is watch a little tv in the morn(1 hour). Listen to music( kids nursery songs) for about 1 hour while we dance and color. we have a paint day activity. play with toys, read, go outside to the swing set, (1 hour). clean-up, lunch, and a nap. most days are like this, some days are different because of errands out side of house.
Problem is I cant get her two say her numbers correctly. she knows the letters E, A ,O when i write them down or she will see them and point out. what to do?she also says everthing is hers (MINE)! I know that kids do this but how can I brake the habbit?
2006-08-13 19:27:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
First, do understand that all of this is developmental. All kids mix up their numbers at first, and think everything is theirs, and they grow out of it. BUT, that being said, there are certainly things parents can do to "help" that development along.
For the numbers, learn some numbers songs to so with your daughter. Maybe you remember some Sesame Street songs (the "ladybug picnic" comes to mind). As you sing, write out the numbers and point to them. Have her trace them as she can. The goal is to input information via multiple modalities so that our children's brains create more neural pathways to the information.
Now as far as the "mine" thing, I try to make sure I get playdates with my friends' kids who are around the same age, and we help them to play games that require turn-taking. I also do not allow my two-year-old to say "mine"... she has learned to say "my turn", which to her is essentially the same thing, but it allows me to correct when necessary ("No, dear, it's Micah's turn now, not yours. You'll get your turn in 2 minutes.") The other major rule I have with my daughter is that she is not allowed to grab things out of people's hands. She can only ask, and if she isn't getting any response, then she has to ask an adult rather than grab the thing she wants. It has taken a lot of reminders, but she has gotten the hang of it and this system has really helped her to understand that she really does have to share.
So hopefully that helps a bit... obviously, you've got to experiment and see what works for you and your daughter, as every person is different, but these strategies have really worked for me!
2006-08-13 19:42:06 · answer #1 · answered by Stacy K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 20 mth old twins...here is their daily routine: 6-7 get up change diapers read stories 7:30 eat breakfast playtime until 10 10 snack 11 nap time 1 lunch time 3 snack 5 dinner 6:30 bath 7 bedtime this routine works well for us. It is not always right on schedule, but we do things consistently. The one thing I don't have trouble with (and I think it is the routine) is bedtime. They both go down easy and to sleep quickly.
2016-03-27 00:55:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry Mom. It's normal. It won't last long. A new phase of growing will ocme along and replace that. Just enjoy the time you have. They grow up so fast.
During the daily routine continue to sing, say, and copy numbers and letters. Also touch count everything from socks when doing laundry to cheerios. 1, 2, 3,..........that's really good for a two year old however, they need to know what the number correspondance is as they progress in age. Show me three.....blocks. etc. That should be started at age three.
2006-08-14 00:49:59 · answer #3 · answered by heartwhisperer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She'll grow out of it...my daughter was big on 'mine'...not so much anymore. It sounds like you live by the book...wow. She is only two and numbers are kind of hard...her little brain may just not be ready to absorb them yet. My daughter couldn't count past 15 for the longest time...but then zoom...she is ready to learn and now she does basic addition and subtraction and she is only 5 (this all happened in about a week mind you). I found her some flash cards and she loves to do 'plusses and take-aways'. Don't freak...just watch for signs of what her brain is wanting to learn and go with it. It may seem like she isn't catching on and then one day she will totally surprise you.
2006-08-13 19:40:52 · answer #4 · answered by alexajbully 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to my recollection, that sounds like a typical routine. Take it easy on the numbers and learning. We all want our kids to be Einsteins but there is no rush. By the time they are in kindergarten, they learn those things lightening fast. Let them enjoy being two when they see a world of squiggly lines and shapes with no meaning.
2006-08-13 19:34:35 · answer #5 · answered by Signilda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 2 1/2, and she got into the Mine! thing, too. The way I handeled it, when she said mine, if it was hers, i would tell her yes but she needs to share and be polite. It was a great opportunity to teach manners, she only does it now on the rarest of occasions, and she says please, thank you, and your welcome. Have you ever swung your daughter back and forth, then landed her on the couch or a bed? Thats a great time to teach the numbers. tell her "count with me", and count as you swing her. i started with 1, 2, 3, and then landed her, and now we are up to 12. It works with letters, too. She can say the alphabet up to F now. its a great way to have fun and teach her at the same time. hope my suggestions can help some way. Good Luck!
2006-08-13 19:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by NJN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋