Crossing The Midline: Brain Development In Zumbini
Have you ever heard the phrase, “crossing the midline”? Unless you are familiar with the way young children’s brains develop, it’s probably a new phrase for you. (And that’s ok!) It is arguably one of the most important parts of a child’s development. It may be one of the most overlooked skills too. Why is this such an important concept but not a skill we actively help them to develop like walking or talking? Crossing the midline is super important for young children’s brain development because these types of movements use both sides of their brain’s hemispheres. When both sides of the brain are activated at the same time, more…
Exploring Scarves In Zumbini
Scarves are an essential part of a Zumbini class every week not just for our games of peek-a-boo. Scarves are one of the tools we use to teach many different concepts while having a ton of fun! Scarves are lightweight, easy to move through the air, provide a great hiding spot, and can always make someone smile! One of the reasons I love scarves is how these little pieces of fabric can teach social and emotional skills. Over the years I have found that some children are very shy at the beginning of a class, rather watch than participate in the first few songs. But when the scarves come out,…
