Little Smarties

As a homeschooling mom, I often wonder where my kids measure in their development. I often look for typical standards for education and have also found some fun sites about mental development.
I realize that some people find these sites an extra pressure and many would say that we shouldn't compare. That is partially true, but for me, I like to know what my children can accomplish! If I see that there is an area we are a bit behind in we can put more focus into that area. After all, we are their only teachers and teaching is fun! When Isaiah was a baby, I had no idea what was normal for each stage. Sites like these always gave me ideas for things that we could do together.
Now it's Emma's turn. I think we'll start working on that tricycle riding!!
Call me silly, but I think my kids can do anything if given enough encouragement. :)

Here are a few that I have appreciated recently.

http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/language_development.shtml

http://www.mamashealth.com/child/twoyears.asp

http://urbanext.illinois.edu/babysitting/age-infant.html

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/firstyearoflife/firstyeardevelopment.html

http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?curriculum/grade4

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