✨ Play is how children learn best — and it’s also how we make the best memories together! Here are fun ways to connect with your child at every age: 👶 Infants & Toddlers • Cuddle, talk, and sing to your baby. • Tummy time — Get down on the floor with them and explore toys together talking about their colors and shapes. • Take turns “talking” by repeating the sounds your baby makes. • Play peek-a-boo for endless giggles! 🧒 Two- to Three-Year-Olds • Dive into pretend play — be a chef, a doctor, or even a dinosaur! • Acting out situations, real or pretend, helps your child explore and understand the world. 🧒 Four- to Five-Year-Olds 🎶 Play movement games with changing rules: • Freeze Dance • Simon Says • Red Light, Green Light 👦 Six- to Eight-Year-Olds • Take walks, play outside, cook together, or visit the park. • Play board games or card games that teach turn-taking and teamwork. • Encourage self-challenges — beat their best basketball dribble, catching streak, or puzzle time! ✨ The best part? These games aren’t just fun — they build skills, boost confidence, and strengthen your bond. 💕 #earlylearningworkstulsa #tulsaparents (fb)

🌟 Building Strong Foundations for Every Child 🌟 This week, Tulsa Educare staff dove deep into the Pyramid Model —an evidence-based framework from the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations designed to promote social-emotional competence in infants and young children. Through this tiered approach, we learned powerful ways to ensure each and every child receives the nurturing relationships, supportive learning environments, positive guidance, and intentional experiences they need to thrive—both in their social-emotional development and learning AND in their lifelong success. At Tulsa Educare, we’re committed to learning and growing right alongside the children and families we serve—because we’re ALL in this together! 💛 #TulsaEducare #PyramidModel #EarlyChildhoodEducation #SocialEmotionalDevelopment (fb)