Building Material

Building Blocks for Tots is like a play and learn group and parenting magazine on television. Parents (or grandparents) can watch the show together with their keiki for ideas on how to play that will enhance learning as well as for tips on anything from sleeping to eating strategies.  The following are some of the segments you may see on Building Blocks for Tots:
 

.: Song Time

During Song Time, join our circle time friends in singing a song that always has exciting motions to help your child with auditory awareness, coordination and rhythm—a pre-math skill.

.: Play Time

Play Time is always fun and helps your child’s physical development too! Whether it’s the Kabuki Tidal Wave™ with a large sheet that your child runs, walks or crawls over while you move it up and down (working on depth perception), or the Wave Rider™ where you pull your child around the room on a large sheet (working on dynamic balance), all of the props will be household items turned into super fun development toys.

.: Sign Language or Hawaiian Word of the Day

Communication is so important and can help reduce frustration with your child. Common words will be shown and demonstrated by baby sign language founding father Dr. Joseph Garcia (author of “Sign with your baby”) in ways to encourage your child to communicate.

.: Story Time

Did you know there’s more to reading a book than just reading the words? This segment by Read To Me International founder and former First Lady of Hawaii Lynne Waihee will demonstrate ways to read to your child interactively by asking questions and getting them involved.

.: Art Time

Art ideas that are simple, easy to do and easy to clean and explores the day’s theme will be demonstrated with detailed instructions on this website.

.: Ask the Expert

Early Childhood Service Providers share with you their expert advice.
 

.: Ask Dr. Sears

Dr. William Sears, author of over 30 parenting books including best selling “The Baby Book” shares his latest research.

.: Nutrition Time

Hayden Sears-Livesay, Wellness Coordinator of AskDrSears.com and daughter of Dr. William Sears, shares secrets to keep your child healthy from her father’s latest book, “Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood”.