by Natalie Monterastelli | Jan 10, 2018 | Blog, Developmental Milestones, Early Childhood Education
Between the ages of 0-3, your child’s brain is developing at an exponential rate! They are learning from every stimulus and bonding experience you expose them to from birth. Through attention, responsive care, repetitive and novel activity, you can help your...
by Natalie Monterastelli | Oct 16, 2017 | Blog, Developmental Milestones, Early Childhood Education, Parenting
“When a child is held in mind, the child feels it, and knows it. There is a sense of safety, of containment, and, most important, existence in that other, which has always seemed to me vital. . . . It seems to me that one of life’s greatest privileges is just that—the...
by Natalie Monterastelli | Jun 8, 2015 | Blog, Developmental Milestones, Early Childhood Education, Parenting
As a teacher of new parents, preschoolers, and every age group in between at Bubbles Academy, I see how giving little ones choices can be both an effective disciplinary strategy and an opportunity to build independence and confidence in the classroom. In our 2 year...
by Natalie Monterastelli | May 4, 2015 | Blog, Developmental Milestones, Early Childhood Education, Parenting
Everything we do at Bubbles Academy centers around nurturing your child’s development and instilling a love of learning from day one! We love sharing stories of all shapes and sizes and I’m excited to share my recommendations for the top 5 types of books to share...
by Natalie Monterastelli | Jul 24, 2014 | Blog, Developmental Milestones, The Bright Move 2014
I sometimes felt silly singing songs and performing classroom activities with my daughter when she was baby, but now, as an early childhood music teacher, I realize that there is a method to the madness behind these exercises. These early activities not only help your...
by Natalie Monterastelli | Jun 25, 2014 | Blog, Developmental Milestones, The Bright Move 2014
If movement is one of the most important learning aspects of child’s young life, then why are we as parents constantly telling our children to sit still? “He’s such a good baby. He’s so easy. I barely ever hear him make a sound.” These comments are often heard between...
