It's resolution season, and we want to know what goals you and your child have to ensure they reach their full potential! Proactively dedicating time and activities to your child's development not only helps build their brain, but it also allows for more quality family time.
As the leading organization for early childhood awareness in Muncie and Delaware County, we've put together a list of a few easy New Year's resolutions for you and your child.
How many can you accomplish?
Read to/with your child for 15 minutes a day
Reading aloud to young children builds their speaking skills, vocabulary, and literacy skills. If your child is old enough, let them read to you to practice their reading skills!
Need a few book recommendations? Our website has several top books in a variety of genres, including books to get your baby talking, counting books, books that teach children how to play, and more!
Sing a song together every day
Develop stronger language skills in your child by teaching them simple songs! Singing is a great way for children to practice speaking, to learn new words, to recognize patterns, and, of course, to enhance their music and rhythm skills.
Running out of songs to sing? We've compiled nursery rhymes for every day of the week, as well as a few of the best sing-along books (accomplish two resolutions at once!) at Muncie Public Library.
Download the Vroom app and engage with it regularly
Vroom offers more than 1,000 free, science-based tips and tools to make mealtime, bathtime, bedtime, or anytime more educational. The app is completely free and can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play, or the Vroom website.
Play outside once a week
Playtime and exploration stimulate your child’s creativity and imagination and help to build their courage. Public parks and nature preserves are abundant, and fresh air is great year-round!
If you're wanting to explore someplace new, check out or list of free places in Delaware County worth exploring. If the weather is bad, there are still plenty of easy and safe ways to encourage exploration at home!
Visit a museum or educational workshop once a month
Instill a love of learning from a young age! Make it a point to regularly visit new exhibits and attend various workshops.
A few great local options include Muncie Children's Museum, David Owsley Museum of Art, Minnetrista, Charles W. Brown Planetarium, and the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse. (Check with each location for up-to-date COVID-19 information and hours.)