<h2>Baby Development: The Baby from 12 to 15 Months</h2>What your baby learns at 12 to 18 months&nbsp;Your baby becomes a toddler during this special time. Your child’s strong need for independence coincides with her vastly improved language and gross motor skills. Improved fine motor skills and concentration allow your child to spend many enjoyable hours engrossed with fun and challenging toys. Tribu’s Duck and Deer boxes contain the best toys for your 1 year old that promote movement, coordination, and sensory perception and satisfy the urge to explore.<h2>Baby Development – 12 to 15 Months: Walking, Speaking und Exploring</h2>Congratulations to you and your baby: one year old! What a fantastic achievement! You’ve both learned a lot this past year, and are now feeling more confident, competent, and eager to explore and pick up new skills. Continue to be your baby’s first teacher, it loves learning from you!&nbsp;In months 12 to 15, your little one is making major progress in terms of movement. Your baby is eager to walk, and may be holding on to furniture, a walk wagon, or a parent’s legs for stability as she cruises around. Some children are even walking independently at this time.&nbsp; Either way, your child is on the path to becoming a skilled walker.&nbsp; Time to explore!Your baby’s hand movements are also more refined. Your little one can now grasp with its finger and thumb and enjoys opportunities to exercise fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Toys that feature opportunities to exercise hands and strengthen wrists are important at this age. A practical activity like pouring water is a great and enjoyable challenge for your child.&nbsp;Your baby’s language skills make a huge breakthrough: your little one will say its first intentional word. So exciting! Your child can understand more brief and familiar conversations and is enthusiastically soaking up new vocabulary–even if it may take longer before she can say all the words herself. Your baby will want to know the names of objects around her and in books. Some children at this age also use nouns, verbs, or adjectives in 1 to 2 word groupings. In any case, your little one is becoming more communicative and engaged with your family and people around her.Your baby is swiftly approaching toddlerhood and is eager to express her growing confidence and personality. Here are 5 Montessori tips to help you keep up with this exciting individual:<ol><li>Maximum Effort Ever notice your child pushing furniture across the room or lifting a very large cushion? This is your child’s brain urging her to challenge her coordination and gross motor skills. Find safe opportunities for your child to practice her strength and skills.</li><li>Help Me Help Myself: The Journey to Self-Discovery&nbsp; Your self-confident child wants to do more things independently. Support your child by giving them chances to complete daily activities on their own. Try adding a low shelf for their items, assign a low drawer for your child’s dishes, designate a carpet or area for their playtime use, and give them easy access to their own toothbrush and water cup. Your child will be proud to practice these activities solo.</li><li>Freedom and Responsibility Teach your little one that along with freedom and independence comes responsibility and consequences. For example, your child may have the freedom to walk to the park with you, but has the responsibility to not run in the street. If your child ignores or doesn’t fulfill this responsibility, it will face the consequence of riding to the park in the stroller. Children will test limits on this, so be consistent with your reaction and response.</li><li>Concentration, or Not? Now that your child can move around more easily, it may have a hard time settling into an activity. To help your child develop concentration, minimize the options you present to your child. Don’t interrupt her if she’s concentrating (unless it’s something dangerous, of course!).&nbsp;</li><li>Toilet Awareness Potty training: allow your child to become interested in her own time. Place a potty in the bathroom and a basket of toilet paper squares. Let your child explore. Invite your child to sit on the potty before bathtime, during the day, or before bedtime. This lets your child know the potty or toilet is available to them whenever she is ready to ditch the diapers. &nbsp;</li></ol>The Duck Box: Educational Toys for Babies beginning at 12 Months OldTribu has collected the best toys to stimulate your baby’s development. This is how the toys help your baby beginning at 12 months old:<ul><li>The Rainstick is a wooden musical toy that can be used as a rattle, a rhythm instrument, or a sensory toy. It trains acoustic perception with its soothing musical sounds. The dynamic toy is sure to spark your baby’s love for music.&nbsp;</li><li>Chicken Nesting is an open-ended toy that offers a variety of learning opportunities for your little one: hand-eye coordination, sensory exploration, tipping practice, color recognition, size discrimination, tower building, and nesting.&nbsp;</li><li>The Pop Up Toy is beloved by many Tribu babies! This peg box exercises your child’s fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, grasp, and grip. Your child will also learn vocabulary words for colors. Your baby will love the challenge of putting the pegs back in their slots. Especially fun: the pegs can really POP out of the box which may cause your little one to laugh.&nbsp;</li><li>The Shapes Puzzle is a satisfying first puzzle for your baby. Its indentations are shallow enough that shapes easily fit in, giving your child something to be pleased and proud about. It is made of recycled plastic materials that are soothing for your baby’s touch. It is perfect for training your little one’s hand-eye coordination, pincer grasp, figure perception, and knowledge of geometric shapes.</li><li>&nbsp;The Horizontal Ring Stacker is a special wooden toy that gives your baby a whole new opportunity: horizontal stacking! Your baby is probably used to vertical stacking but this new horizontal stacking challenges your child to strengthen the wrist, develop hand-eye coordination, and count 1-3.&nbsp;</li><li>Sorting Shapes is a simple and beautiful toy that offers a BIG challenge for your fast-learning child. The shapes offer your baby language opportunities and develop its fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Your child will learn to become more familiar with geometric shapes, colors, and hand-eye coordination. This toy features wooden shapes and a recycled plastic base. Your little one will marvel at its lovely colors and enjoy touching its textured surfaces.</li><li>The Coin Box is a cool wooden toy that simulates your baby’s first piggy bank! Its large baby-safe coins give your child the opportunity to practice concentration, patience, and hand-eye coordination. It also features a drawer that your little one will love to open and shut.&nbsp;</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://tribu-cms.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/TB_B05_cbaa8f07a8.png" alt="TB_B05.png" srcset="https://tribu-cms.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_TB_B05_cbaa8f07a8.png 156w,https://tribu-cms.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_TB_B05_cbaa8f07a8.png 500w,https://tribu-cms.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_TB_B05_cbaa8f07a8.png 750w," sizes="100vw"></figure>The toys of the Duck Box.<h2>Baby Development – 15 to 18 Months: Independence and Responsibility</h2>Your toddler continues to become more independent. In months 15 to 18 months, your little one is repeatedly exercising a variety of gross motor skills: walking, throwing, running, jumping, riding, dangling, pushing and pulling, climbing stairs, and sliding. Go, go, go!Your toddler continues to develop hand movements, and has increased capacity for concentration and focus to practice certain motions and activities repeatedly. Your child can comfortably sit at a low table and chair now. More than ever, toys that feature opportunities to exercise hands and strengthen the wrists are important at this age.&nbsp;Your toddler’s language skills continue to explode and you can understand your child even better. This is great, because your little one is highly interested in expressing her needs at all times!&nbsp;Self-care and practical life activities are great opportunities for your child to gain further self-confidence and independence. Hand washing, mopping up spills, opening and closing containers, and preparing simple snacks are great small jobs for your little one.Your toddler is exercising newfound independence and increased communication skills. Here are 5 Montessori Tips to help you keep up with this busy little person.<ol><li>Sharing Your toddler naturally has a difficult time sharing. As a parent, model what sharing looks like using food and activities that you’re doing. Treat your child respectfully. Imagine this: if you were reading a book and a friend said, “share!” and plucked the book out of your hands, you’d likely be offended and find the behavior rude. This is how your toddler perceives it. Keep this in mind when modeling sharing with your child.</li><li>The Power to Say “No” and the Power to Change One’s Mind&nbsp; Your child loves saying “no!” and you should respect that. It feels good to have this little bit of power. Your child also loves to change its mind. If you offer a child a snack and she says “no!” just respond by saying, “All right, I’ll leave the snack over here if you change your mind.” Maybe she’ll grab the snack and eat it then – only because it was her choice! And you’ve done a good thing as a parent acknowledging her wishes.</li><li>Modeling Manners Set an example by modeling good manners yourself. Say “thank you” and “please” all the time and your child will catch on. It’s far more effective than prompting and nagging her to say it.</li><li>Pushing the Limits&nbsp; Sometimes toys have too many parts and can make your child feel overwhelmed. Help out by simplifying the activity or reducing the number of parts needed for play. Later, gradually increase the number of pieces and complexity to suit your child’s needs.</li><li>Observation&nbsp; Take 15 minutes every once in a while to stand back and observe your child. Your child is learning and changing so fast, it’s important to take notice of what your child is most interested in, what toys she’s using and what household items she’s interested in. Determine if she needs more physical challenges and what level of mental stimulation (too much, too little?). Think of new activities or objects to add to or rearrange in your home.</li></ol>The Deer Box: Educational Toys for Children beginning at 15 Months OldTribu has curated a variety of beautiful and educational toys to assist with your child’s development. This is how the toys help your child beginning at 15 months old:<ul><li>The Push and Pull Walker is a wooden toy that is great fun for both walking and not-yet-walking children. Your toddler can practice pushing it while walking forwards and backwards and can also pull it along behind them–all great for promoting balance and coordination skills! The gentle rattle of the toy gives auditory feedback on your child’s movement.&nbsp;</li><li>The Climbing Man is a mesmerizing wooden toy that trains your child’s grasp and release skills, tracking, and concentration. It helps your child practice patience as they wait in anticipation for the little red man to reach the bottom of the ladder.</li><li>The Curved Stacker (also known as the “Wooden Horizontal Curved Dowel”) is a wooden toy that helps strengthen your child’s wrist, stimulates hand-eye coordination, develops grasp and controlled release of the grip, concentration, and refines coordination of movement. These are all skills that will come in handy later when your child learns to write.</li><li>The Nature Stacker is a beautiful wooden toy that has so much to offer. It can be used for sorting, Lego-like construction, color matching, language learning, and imaginative play. Its colorful and playful design invites sensory exploration!</li><li>&nbsp;The Clapper is a clever wooden toy that gives your child the chance to practice a new kind of movement: alternating hands up and down, similar to milking a cow. This has many benefits: left-right brain lateralization, gross motor development, sensorial exploration, and following rhythm. The toy produces a pleasing click-clack sound which supports the need, love, and respect for instrumental music.</li><li>The Geometric Form Puzzles are dynamic Montessori puzzles that are the perfect challenge for your little one who is experimenting with geometrical shapes that she sees everyday. This toy will grow with your child and presents many levels of difficulty, starting with the cylinder and ending with the triangular prism. This set of wooden puzzle toys encourages vocabulary development and is sure to keep your child occupied for months of fun and learning!</li><li>The Animal Puzzle is a wonderful first puzzle for addressing the concept of parts-of-a-whole. The familiar and fun cats and dogs shapes will give your child the opportunity to compare and discuss size, develop grasp, and refine hand-eye coordination. Your little one will love the sensorial feel of the pieces which are made entirely out of recycled plastic. This is a lovely toy that is pleasing to the eye and to touch.</li></ul><img src="https://tribu-cms.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/TB_B06_4b988f0dd6.png" alt="TB_B06.png" srcset="https://tribu-cms.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_TB_B06_4b988f0dd6.png 156w,https://tribu-cms.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_TB_B06_4b988f0dd6.png 500w,https://tribu-cms.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_TB_B06_4b988f0dd6.png 750w," sizes="100vw"> &nbsp;The Deer Box toys.

What babies learn from month 12 - 18 months

The first 6 months of your babyWelcome home, baby! The arrival of your new family member brings plenty of joy and excitement, as well as new responsibilities (hello, round the clock feedings and diaper changes!). It’s certainly a time for learning–not only for new parents, but for babies, too!Yes, this tiny human is primed for learning. From birth to age 6 months, babies’ brains and bodies develop at an incredible speed. The neurons in a baby’s brain are rapidly firing and connecting, setting them up for a lifetime of exploration and growth. The more engaging experiences that a baby has during the first three years of life, the better. By the end of age 1, a baby’s brain doubles in size. By age 3, the brain has already reached 80% of its adult volume.No doubt, parents want to do everything possible to make their babies’ first months comfortable and engaging. But, as new parents know, time is limited and fleeting. Having your baby’s toys already thoughtfully selected and ready for use when the baby settles into your home will save precious time.&nbsp;Designed by moms, proofed by expertsThis is where Tribu boxes play a big role. We deliver beautifully crafted, expert-approved Montessori-style toys to your home. Each Tribu box contains a variety of developmentally appropriate toys suitable for your baby’s age. There are different boxes for age periods up to 3 years old. We take the guesswork out of toy selection so you have more quality time with your baby.&nbsp;&nbsp;Simply return the toy box to Tribu when your baby is ready for the next set of toys. We’ll automatically deliver the next box straight to your front door.&nbsp; Sustainable toysA huge bonus: Tribu saves not only time, but the environment; instead of ending up in the landfill, all toys are shared among Tribu families. That’s a lot of wonderful playtime memories and a brighter future for all our children.Here’s what to expect during the first three months with a new baby.<h2>0 to 3 Months: Reflexes, Sensory Development, and Bonding</h2>Your newborn is a keen observer who is eager to learn. From birth to 3 months, babies rely on their reflexes. They hear a sudden, loud noise? Bam! Their hands go up in “I surrender” fashion. Put your finger in their tiny hands? They grasp onto your finger. Sweet and amusing! It’s no wonder our phones’ memories are 90% baby photos and videos.Babies will do more intentional movement with their hands at around 3 months old. Until then, your baby will enjoy slowly practicing its grasp with rattles and your fingers.Were you playing music and chatting to your baby prior to birth? Good! Most babies come into the world with good hearing. They love hearing your familiar voice. Talk, sing, and read to your baby! Introduce toys like rattles that make interesting sounds.&nbsp;In the first three months, babies are slowly but steadily developing social emotional skills. Relaxed playtime with your baby builds a bond that will show in your baby’s smiles, eye contact, and laughter.Babies are born with undeveloped eyesight, so these first months are about training optic nerves to develop–while not overstimulating them. They can see about 20 to 30 cm in front of their faces. They see high contrast black and white images best, along with shades of gray.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tribu’s Hedgehog Box: Curated for Babies Age 0-3 MonthsTribu has gathered together the best toys to stimulate the growth of your newborn baby. Here’s how Tribu toys help your child the first 3 months.<ul><li>The Black and White Contrast Book contains crisp images that give your baby something to focus on in a world that’s mostly blurry. Your baby will delight in hearing you describe the images in the book. Yes, this is the baby’s first literacy experience! Introducing a book at this early age will help your baby become a bookworm later on.&nbsp;</li><li>The Black and White Contrast Cards feature simple images and patterns that are sure to catch your baby's attention and help develop its eye muscles and brain to coordinate and function properly. You can use these cards anytime: while nursing your baby, during tummy time, in the car, etc.</li><li>The classic Montessori Munari Mobile is the best mobile to start with. Its elegant black and white patterns help further with your baby's developing eyesight. Place it above your baby’s crib or diaper changing surface.&nbsp;</li><li>The Octahedron Mobile is another classic Montessori mobile, a great choice to follow the Munari Mobile. Its primary colors and beautiful design give your baby’s fast-developing eyesight a challenge. Plus, aren’t these colorful shapes as lovely as jewels?</li><li>The Newborn Rattle is your baby’s ideal first rattle. With its elegant design and bright pops of color, it’s sure to please your baby’s ears and developing eyesight.&nbsp;</li><li>The Seed Rattle is another wonderful newborn baby rattle. Its gentle sound is so pleasant!&nbsp;</li><li>The Grasping Rings is a lovely wooden toy that stimulates your baby’s developing motor development and coordination.&nbsp;</li><li>The Music Box features a simple color scheme, playful animal features, and charming music. It’s certain to spark a love for music.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;3 - 6 Months: Movement, Language, Socializing, and Pops of ColorGet ready for your baby to roll, observe, and babble! Starting at 3 months, babies begin to move their bodies with purpose. They become fascinated by the people and objects in their environment and start to explore using their senses. They’re also developing language and social skills.&nbsp;By 3 months, babies reach out to grab what they want. They will also attempt to put the objects in their mouths–probably unsuccessfully, at first. At 4 months, babies can pick up larger objects but will initially have a difficult time releasing them. Practicing with toys now will improve your baby’s control of grasp and grip.Babies at this age love their parents’ familiar voices, especially if they’re high-pitched. Maybe you’ve heard about “Baby Talk”: adults speaking to babies in a sing-song style. Baby Talk appeals to babies because the words are slowed down, hyper articulated, and easier for babies to understand. Musical instruments are another great way to stimulate babies’ hearing.&nbsp;Eyesight at 3 months of age is rapidly improving. Babies can see farther away than before and are excited about human faces. Color vision is also developing, so babies will often seek out bright, colorful objects at this time.&nbsp;Mouthing objects like rattles and grasping toys is developmentally appropriate and encouraged! Babies are exploring texture, size, and taste. It is also a relief method for teething discomfort. All Tribu toys are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized upon return so that each newly delivered box is fresh and ready for baby’s safe exploration.Tummy time continues to be important for the proper physical development of your baby’s neck and torso. Toys help keep your baby interested and occupied during this sometimes uncomfortable new practice. The mirrors, rattles, and books in Tribu boxes are especially helpful tummy time toys.&nbsp;Tribu’s Mouse Box: Specially Designed for Babies Age 3-6 MonthsHere’s how Tribu toys help your baby in the exciting 3 to 6 month time period.<ul><li>The Interlocking Discs wooden toy helps your baby perfect its grasp. Popular among Montessori families for over 70 years, this classic toy is a fun challenge that will keep your baby’s tiny hands busy.</li><li>The Grasping Ball is a version of the Montessori kicking ball toy. This attractive toy comes in a pleasant color and is made of soft natural rubber. It’s perfect for teething and grasping.</li><li>The Motoric Ball is a rubber toy with many smaller “arms.” Your baby will exercise its fine motor skills with this toy and it is also great for your baby’s motor and joint development.</li><li>The Motoric Sense Ball is another rubber toy that features a padded texture that your baby is sure to find interesting. The lovely color and bell inside will appeal to your baby’s sight and hearing.&nbsp;</li><li>The Bell Rattle is an enchanting toy that your baby will love to hold and chase. It’s small enough to fit in your baby’s little hands, training its grasp. The rattle’s gentle bell sound will encourage your baby to shake it to create music. Your baby will also enjoy reaching for the rattle and watching it roll on its side.</li><li>The Bell Mobile features eye-catching red, blue, yellow, and green wooden bells. Your baby will want to reach up and try to touch the bells. Your baby will enjoy the sweet sounds as a reward for the effort.</li><li>The Mirror is a large baby-safe mirror that is ideal for use during tummy time. It’s entertaining for self-discovery games, while exercising your baby’s developing muscles. Your baby will continue to develop her social emotional skills by observing and practicing expressions in the mirror.</li><li>The Gobbi Mobile is a classic Montessori mobile that trains your baby’s developing sense of color. The balls on the mobile come in a gradation of color, moving from dark to light. Your baby will find this mobile absolutely fascinating.</li><li>The Dancers Mobile is yet another classic Montessori mobile that features shiny human-shaped dancers: the dancers’ body parts move independently, making it an especially engaging performance for your young baby’s eyes.</li></ul>6 Months and Older - Tribu Has You CoveredThe fun doesn’t end here! Tribu has crafted twelve toy boxes for your growing baby. This covers your baby’s first three years of play. Read more about the other Tribu toy boxes and how they’ll support your baby’s development.&nbsp;References<a href="https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/stages-of-play-from-birth-to-6-months-a-full-body-experience/">https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/stages-of-play-from-birth-to-6-months-a-full-body-experience/</a> &nbsp;<a href="https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/parenting-babies-0-12-months/baby-growth-and-development/babies-social-and">https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/parenting-babies-0-12-months/baby-growth-and-development/babies-social-and</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;

What babies learn from month 0 - 6 months

Christmas is approaching. Especially for new parents, this is a holiday that can bring a lot of joy, stress or surprises.&nbsp;<h1>Christmas with children</h1>Enjoying a delicious dinner by candlelight? Singing Christmas carols and falling into each other's arms? Maybe. But it could also be that the baby has a screaming fit during the main course and throws up all over mom. So there probably won't be many hugs left. But hey. Christmas is usually only really nice again with children looking forward to it! As always, take the pressure off and throw any expectations out the window. Of course we can't promise anything. But if you follow these tips for the next Christmas with children, it will certainly be wonderful. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Christmas wishes for newborns</h2>What does a newborn want for Christmas? Exactly! Silence.Yes, the first Christmas celebration for new parents is the most exciting. However, this is exactly the time when you shouldn't make too many plans. Sure you can put your 1 month old baby in a Santa costume. You think it's cute? Go for it. But don't expect joyful baby eyes from your baby. They don't care what they're wearing as long as they're warm and not itchy.More important at this age is what NOT to do. No overloud "all i want for Christmas is you" or flashing Christmas lights in every corner. Take it slow for now and use the free time with family to the fullest! .... Slow down, relax, cuddle, etc. &nbsp;<h2>Christmas for babies</h2>Baby and Christmas? Here, too, still applies. Better less than more.Neither too loud music nor too many fairy lights. In addition, if the baby can already crawl, of course, the apartment must be <a href="https://www.tribu-box.com/en/blog/babysicherheit-im-haus">baby-proof.</a><h3>How to put the Christmas tree safely?</h3>If the children are still small, it is often enough to place the tree a little higher, for example, on a small table or shelf. Maybe the tree will be a little smaller this year, but that way nothing can happen. If you do not have this option, the tree must be well secured in any case and the decoration should start out of reach of the baby. Real candles on the Christmas tree are taboo! The fairy lights are also dangerous and should start above the tree.Advent wreath with lit candles belongs on the highest shelf and so does the cozy hot tea.Also be careful with Christmas snacks. Especially peanuts should not get into the hands of babies!&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Toddlers at Christmas</h2>Now it's starting to get real. Finally, you can expect joyfully shining children's eyes.Because already children from the age of two love the cozy atmosphere, baking time, tangerines and more. What's important here is once again safety. A toddler can reach more things than you would think. Climbing onto a shelf to get a look at the Advent wreath? No problem. That's why "out of reach" isn't always safe enough here. At the very least, you should have your child in sight.<h3>Gifts for toddlers</h3>Childhood is a very formative time for everyone, and who doesn't remember some special gifts from childhood? But be careful: especially toddlers can quickly be overwhelmed by a mass of gifts - within seconds, joy can then turn into frustration. Less is more. A nice gift remains in grateful memory and will bring joy to the child longer than a mountain of presents. If the in-laws are still arguing about who gets to present their gift first, it quickly becomes too much stress. Remember. You as the parent have the final say and can decide what is too much and respond accordingly.Sometimes you have to educate grandma and grandpa to be more minimalist and contemplative than your own children. I'm speaking from experience here, unfortunately.Wish for a <a href="https://www.tribu-box.com/en">Tribu subscription</a> or a <a href="https://www.tribu-box.com/en/gift-cards">gift card</a> from the grandparents! Before they go to Primark looking for oh so cute baby clothes. Because <a href="https://www.tribu-box.com/en/blog/das-perfekte-weihnachtsgeschenk">why is a Tribu box the perfect Christmas gift?</a> &nbsp;Remember, your toddlers may already want to unwrap their gifts all by themselves, but depending on the wrapping, that may still be a little difficult. So when wrapping, be careful not to use too much scotch tape and knotted bows, thus helping your child to manage on their own. Wrapping paper unfortunately has a short life span with toddlers and probably can't be reused. (As we all should). Recycled wrapping paper, put some color on it. The child is happy and so is the environment. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Christmas with kids</h2>Now everything gets easier! In part, at least. The 6-year-old finally understands that a hot candle hurts and that Christmas tree balls are fragile. &nbsp;Doesn't mean you'll get all those Christmas decorations safely through the holiday season, but at least there will be no more trying to play basketball with them.The older the kids, the more you can involve them in Christmas preparations.Kids love to set the table beautifully, "beautify" the apartment with mountains of tinsel, or use incense to stink up the place. Give them as much <a href="https://www.tribu-box.com/en/blog/ja-raeume-schaffen">"yes space"</a> as possible here.Lisa wants to stick 80 stars on the window? Let her. Because the first rule still hasn't changed. Take the pressure off and trust - everything will be fine!&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>The most beautiful activities at Christmas</h2>&nbsp;<h2>Nativity play</h2>You have a nativity scene? Great! I hope it's not a wedding gift worth 1000€ like my parents had. Because kids love playing boxing matches with the figurines, driving little Jesus around in a Lego car, or marrying Joseph to a Barbie doll. &nbsp;<h2>Decorating the Christmas tree</h2>First of all, of course, there's the tree. Make sure it is of regional origin. Because the things are now dragged from all over the world.Red baubles and fairy lights? Quite pretty, but most children like it colorful and weird. The toothbrush and a tampon should go on the tree? "Why not?" we ask once more. &nbsp;<h2>How poems and rhymes promote child development</h2>Poems teach us many great things. Children listen to poems with rapt attention, and depending on their age, they may even understand the message behind them.Rhyming also trains vocabulary and stretches the brain. Rhymes have a rhythm and give us as well as the children a sense of security.Also pay attention to how much better your child can remember a musical rhyme than a normal song? Even adults can remember a rhymed text much better and thus build up thought supports.See more on the topic: <a href="https://www.tribu-box.com/en/blog/lesen-adventszeit">Reading in the Advent season</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Making music with children</h2>What does music do to children? Making music with children has many advantages. For one, children usually love music from the very beginning! This is probably in everyone's genes. There are many different Christmas songs and they all have something magical about them.Silent night or quietly trickles the snow? Feliz Navidad or Jingle Bells can also be the starting signal for a new language. I can still sing Italian and French songs today, even though I don't speak either language.Of course, you can dance to the music. This also brings many benefits. Read more about this in the blog: <a href="https://www.tribu-box.com/en/blog/tanzen-fuer-motorik">"Dancing as a way to improve children's motor skills."</a>&nbsp;<h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>The best Christmas books for children</h2>There are, of course, many wonderful children's books for this time of year. And they don't all have to have a religious connection, but often combine what we mean by Christmas. Gratitude, reflection, and family.Three of our favorites are<ul><li>Tomte Tummetott by Astrid Lindgren</li><li>The little donkey and the little angel by Otfried Preußler</li><li>An apple for everyone - Feridun Oral &nbsp;</li></ul>In the blog of <a href="https://sarahplusdrei.de/weihnachtsbuecher-fuer-kinder-unsere-neuen-lieblinge-und-verlosung-fuer-euch/">SarahplusDrei</a> you can find more wonderful book tips for children.&nbsp;<h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Playing with children in the snow</h2>The snow. It's cold and beautiful. If it comes. In Berlin we are not always lucky, but elsewhere it could look better. Whether building snowmen, making angels, sledding or skiing. For the little ones, the hill behind the house is already enough.As with Tribu, there are many rental options. The ski boots will probably not fit again next year. Therefore, it is worth looking for used shoes or a rental option.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Baking cookies with children</h2>When can you start baking cookies with children? With a lot of patience already from one year. If you are in danger of having a crisis, you might wait until the age of three. To then still get a crisis. Means as much as: Just try it and perhaps enjoy baking more than beautiful cookies afterwards.All children love dough. Now imagine baking cookies: Edible dough!But be careful: there can be salmonella in raw eggs, so the delicious dough should be used with caution. Therefore, only use fresh eggs for cookie baking that have been stored in a cool place and do not have any cracks in the shell. Also, the egg shell should not come into contact with the egg itself.Better mentally say goodbye to beautifully shaped star cookies and look forward to indefinable shapes and snowmen with three heads created with a lot of imagination.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Christmas crafts with children</h2>Encourage your kids to make gifts for friends and relatives. Older kids can write cute letters with 100 spelling mistakes for this. Delicious!When I was a kid, I always thought that no one would want handmade stuff, and I always wanted to spend all my pocket money to buy a "real" gift.But then my mother praised me in my card-making art until I dared to create a gift myself. And lo and behold: Grandma and Grandpa had tears in their eyes and I learned for the first time that giving joy means own happiness.&nbsp;

Christmas with children. The best tips and most beautiful activities.

Christmas is great - the feast of love! Cuddling on the sofa and reading <a href="https://www.tribu-box.com/en/blog">sweet Christmas books</a> aloud.But unfortunately, especially for parents, it's also really stressful: Christmas party here, costume party there and the school has prepared a Christmas theater. Great!It's just silly that we all have only 24 hours a day at our disposal and at the same time we have to decorate the house, bake and buy <a href="https://www.tribu-box.com/en">Christmas presents</a>. At least we can help you with the latter. Because nobody needs 20 gifts for Christmas. Neither single children nor children from an extended family. Simply nobody.Often too many gifts do more harm than good. The feast of gratitude and contemplation so quickly changes into the feast of greed and abundance. Even small children are drawn into this maelstrom and are often completely overwhelmed by the multitude of gifts.My mother solved the problem like this: On Christmas Eve, my sister and I were each allowed to open three presents. After that, one every day until all gifts were "open". This sometimes took a whole week! 10 gifts? Depending on the gifts again too much. And I came from a very frugal family!Unfortunately, Tribu did not exist in my childhood, but my daughter should be able to benefit from it.&nbsp;<h3>Because why is a Tribu subscription the perfect Christmas gift?</h3><h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4> Borrowing toys instead of buying them. Sustainability through the circular principle</h4>As beautiful as the toys in the Tribu box are. Children get older and their needs change. The <a href="https://www.tribu-box.com/en/activity-guide">contrast cards</a> that are interesting for a newborn, a two-year-old waves off with a shrug of the shoulders. But this should not be the end. Toys that are no longer needed belong neither in the trash nor in the attic for grandchildren who MIGHT come along in 30 years. No, they belong immediately back into the cycle.<h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4>Variety for the whole year thanks to the toy boxes subscription</h4>The carefully selected Christmas gift lies unplayed in the corner after only two weeks? This is not only due to the abundance of gifts, but perhaps also the gift itself. Because at best, gifts should have multiple uses. Tribu toys are carefully selected and educational. And if you read through the activity guide you'll see: one Tribu toy = multiple uses. And if the toy is no longer interesting after a while? The next Tribu box is already waiting!&nbsp;<h4>One toy box = enough gifts</h4>You buy your godchild a book and think to yourself, "Oh, I can't just come along with a book!" First of all, you can't. You very well can, because excess is not good for us, our children, and certainly not for the planet!But again, Tribu offers a perfect in-between solution: a healthy number of high-quality, educational toys. Since the toys stay in circulation, for once you don't have to worry about "overkill."<h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4>High-quality toys instead of clutter</h4>The aunt meant well again. Barbies, teddy bears and 1000 glitter pens. They not only fill the kids' room, but also the kitchen, the bathroom and their weight ends up weighing on your shoulders. Plus, cheap toys from the Far East are often loaded with chemicals and can be hazardous to your health.In our Tribu Boxes, there are no unnecessary bells and whistles, but carefully selected and durable toys.<h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4>The joy is passed on</h4>At Tribu, Christmas isn't over on December 25. No, that's when it starts. Each box is passed on from child to child, making children all over Germany happy all year long!&nbsp;&nbsp;You want to give away a Tribu subscription, but don't know when the lucky ones want to start their subscription? Or for which of the four children toys are still needed? No problem!You can't go wrong with our <a href="https://www.tribu-box.com/en/gift-cards">Tribu gift card</a>. The card is available in values of 20€, 60€, 120€, 180€ or 240€. In addition, we give 20€ on top of every gift card for Christmas!

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<h2>Reading Activities</h2>Children crave quality time with us. With shorter days spent indoors, Advent is such a cozy and joyous time to read together. &nbsp;<ul><li>Include books in your Advent calendar. Collect some children’s Christmas books. Write down the titles on slips of paper and put them in your Advent calendar. On these days, unveil the book with great showmanship and read with enthusiasm.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Attend baby storytime at a library or bookstore. Enjoy books, songs, and literacy tips from librarians and book professionals. Socialize with other families before and after the program.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Try a new Christmas cookie recipe from a cookbook. Your child will see you using a book for information and learn that books are an important part of daily life. If you have a baby, give them a nonbreakable bowl and wooden spoon so they can imitate what you’re doing. If you have a toddler, they can help you measure and stir ingredients.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Read holiday books from other cultures and countries. Yes, German Christmas is quite spectacular. But how is Christmas celebrated in other parts of the world? (Hello, sunny Christmases at and below the equator!) And what winter holidays do other religions celebrate? Borrow diverse books from the library and show your baby the world!</li></ul>&nbsp;<h4>&nbsp;</h4><h2>Collecting and Gifting Books</h2>Place both baby toy boxes&nbsp;and books beneath your Christmas tree!&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Purchase used books at Christmas Markets, flea markets, and secondhand shops. Often you can find books in almost-new condition or special vintage titles that are now out-of-print.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Borrow books from friends or relatives. Traveling for Christmas? Ask if anyone at your destination has children’s books you can borrow during your stay. You’ll discover new titles and have less to transport. Loan books to guests visiting you.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Invite a relative to read to your child. This is a special bonding opportunity and many adults and teens love being asked to do this!</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>Donate books to church and library book sales. Now you have more space for your newly acquired Christmas presents!</li></ul>&nbsp;Never forget: reading to a young child prepares them to become readers themselves someday. This gift will benefit them the rest of their lives. &nbsp;References for this article:<a href="https://www.zlb.de/veranstaltungen/aktuell/kalender/zeige/buecherbabys-fuer-die-allerkleinsten-40.html">https://www.zlb.de/veranstaltungen/aktuell/kalender/zeige/buecherbabys-fuer-die-allerkleinsten-40.html</a><a href="https://www.howwemontessori.com/how-we-montessori/2019/07/independence-in-the-kitchen-baking-with-a-one-year-old.html">https://www.howwemontessori.com/how-we-montessori/2019/07/independence-in-the-kitchen-baking-with-a-one-year-old.html</a><a href="https://gabelschereblog.de/backen-mit-kindern-meine-tipps">https://gabelschereblog.de/backen-mit-kindern-meine-tipps</a><a href="https://aimmontessoriteachertraining.org/eight-great-multicultural-holiday-picture-books/">https://aimmontessoriteachertraining.org/eight-great-multicultural-holiday-picture-books/</a><a href="https://www.lovelybooks.de/stoebern/empfehlung/weihnachten-in-aller-welt/">https://www.lovelybooks.de/stoebern/empfehlung/weihnachten-in-aller-welt/</a> &nbsp;Collecting and Gifting BooksPlace both baby toy boxes&nbsp;and books beneath your Christmas tree!&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>Purchase used books at Christmas Markets, flea markets, and secondhand shops. Often you can find books in almost-new condition or special vintage titles that are now out-of-print.&nbsp;</li><li>Borrow books from friends or relatives. Traveling for Christmas? Ask if anyone at your destination has children’s books you can borrow&nbsp;</li></ul>

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<h2>Child Development: The Child from 18 to 24 Months</h2>What your child learns at 18 to 24 months&nbsp;Your wonderful child is really becoming her own person as each day goes by. While she loves being around you, she is also showing strong indications of wanting to learn to do things on her own. This is an exciting time to start teaching her the ins and outs of daily life: dressing herself, loading and unloading the washing machine and dishwasher, pouring water at the table, cleaning up, washing her hands and face. Meanwhile, both her fine and gross motor skills develop, allowing more time for big outdoor adventures as well as engaging time at home with toys that challenge and amuse. It’s also a great time to converse with your child–she’s really developing her vocabulary and imagination right now!<h2>Child Development: The Child from 18 to 21 Months</h2>Child Development – 18 to 21 Months: Gross Motor Skills, Kinesthetic Learning, and Self-CareWhat an exciting time! Your 1.5 year old is becoming more and more independent and engaged in movement activities, kinesthetic learning, and daily life opportunities for self-care.&nbsp;Your toddler is exercising his gross motor skills by seeking out more difficult challenges. You may have noticed an increased interest in climbing. You can encourage your child by visiting different playgrounds that offer interesting equipment for him to climb (while you’re on standby to catch them if he falls, of course!). Your child may also be interested in carrying heavy items; let him practice carrying something (like a small stool) across the room, or, for an added challenge, up the stairs (for example, a small bag of groceries).&nbsp;Speaking of movement: children learn in different ways, and one way to reinforce learning is to move one’s body at the same time. Sensory activities with interestingly textured toys, musical instruments, and spicy cooking activities are great ways to keep both your child’s body and mind engaged!&nbsp;Notice how your child is now resisting diaper changes or showing an interest in hand washing or the dishwasher? That’s because your child wants to participate in his self-care and help around the house. Give your child lots of opportunities to help with daily life: he can assist with loading and unloading the dishwasher, practice wiping his face with a cloth, hand you his diaper while being changed standing up, and choose which clothes to wear. Think creatively about how to include your little one in daily chores.Your adorable toddler is entering the world of independence and knowledge. Here are 5 Montessori tips to help you keep up with this amazing individual:<ol><li>Let your child know what he CAN do Rather than saying “no” when your child is doing something you don’t want him to do, redirect him toward something he CAN do. Instead of “Don’t throw that cup,” say “Throw this ball to me.”&nbsp;</li><li>Build self-esteem with feedback Be specific with feedback. Instead of “good job,” say “You put your books back on the shelf!”</li><li>Be his calm when he loses control Be a steadying and calming presence when your toddler has a tantrum. A tantrum is your toddler’s way of saying “I have lost control, please help me calm down.”</li><li>Respect your child’s struggle Even if you’re tempted to step in and help your child as he struggles with an activity, try to step back and observe him: watch his state of concentration, his expressions, and his movement. Observe him learning.</li><li>Tell him what you’re going to do before you do it This helps your child anticipate what is going to happen and allows him to be a collaborator.&nbsp;</li></ol>The Wild Boar Box: Educational Toys for Children beginning at 18 Months OldTribu has collected the best toys to stimulate your baby’s development. This is how the toys help your baby beginning at 18 months old:<ul><li>The Threading Toy is a wooden crocodile toy that needs to be completed by stringing four beads to complete its body. Your child will hone his concentration and tactile skills while playing with this fun toy.</li><li>The Big Animals Puzzle is a fun take on the classic Tetris video game–but in analog and perfect for a toddler! This wooden and recycled plastic toy challenges your child to combine different animal shapes into the quadratic base. You can use it as a vocabulary game, too!</li><li>The Rainbow Stacker is an enchanting wooden toy that is sure to awaken your child’s imagination! It’s an open-ended sensory toy that can be used for color or size sorting, stacking, building, and all kinds of child-led games. It’s also a beautiful aesthetic addition to your little one’s play space.</li><li>The Car Ramp Racer is a super fun wooden toy that encourages your child to learn about gravity and patience through play. Meanwhile, your child is even integrating the left and right hemispheres of his brain by following the cars as they roll down the track. This helps with movement development and even reading readiness. It’s perfect for independent or partner play.</li><li>Bolts and Nuts is a wooden toy that consists of 4 easy-to-grip pieces that challenges your toddler’s developing motor skills. The screws and nuts can be combined in multiple fun ways. The toy is painted in water-based paints and is completely safe for your child.</li><li>The Tree Stacker is a beautiful wooden and recycled plastic toy that provides your child with many experiences: sorting, stacking, color matching, sensory exploration, and imaginative play.</li><li>The Drum is a lovely wooden toy that sparks your child’s love and enjoyment of music. Simple and sturdy, your child will practice playing with both hands in unison and in different patterns. It’s a great toy for all ages and stages.</li></ul> &nbsp;<h2>Child Development: The Child from 21 to 24 Months</h2>Child Development – 21 to 24 Months: Motor Skills, Real Life, and Language SkillsYour toddler continues to exercise independence by further developing fine motor skills, real life practical experience, and language skills.Your child is developing better concentration and simultaneously interested in attention to detail. This is a great time to find toys and games that allow your child to practice fine motor skills. She will be eager to refine coordination and accuracy.Your child may be showing signs of daily independence, including wanting to dress herself, use the toilet, pour liquids at the table, and clean up after herself. This is a good time for your child to practice with different types of clothes fasteners: zippers, laces, velcro, buttons. Practice with a basket of clothes. She will also enjoy learning to put on jackets and hats independently. Explore an interest in toilet learning by practicing with a potty and reading books about toileting. Finally, give your child opportunities to pour water from container to container and show her how to clean up small spills.&nbsp;Your child’s communication and language skills continue to rapidly develop. Help exercise this with stories and songs. Visit your library and explore books (fiction and nonfiction) on different topics. See if your library offers a read aloud storytime: it’s a great place to practice listening and language, as well as meeting new friends! And be sure to talk while playing with your child, and observe her putting new vocabulary words into action as she enjoys her toys.Your toddler is becoming more and more independent and facing more difficult challenges. Here are 5 Montessori Tips to help you keep up with this busy little person.<ol><li>Give demonstrations, rather than dictations Remember: your child is still learning. Rather than giving your child something to do with only verbal instructions, take time to slowly demonstrate what to do, then give her a chance to try. Don’t step in to help until she looks to you for help.</li><li>Count to 10 before stepping in In a safe situation, it’s not necessary to rush in to help your child. Count to ten, and see if your child can resolve the problem on her own using her own abilities and skills. Often this pause is useful for letting your child successfully resolve a new challenge on her own.</li><li>Let her use her own hands Let your child move her own hands rather than moving her hands for her. You want your child to have the confidence to do it herself. An easy reminder is: “if their hands are on the material, my hands are off.”</li><li>Give 2 real options, and let her choose This teaches your child self-awareness, reflection, and decision making. It encourages collaboration, shows that your respect her choice, and makes life so much easier! For example: “Would you like to wear your green shirt or your purple shirt?”</li><li>Play or work?&nbsp; Monterssorians often use the word “work” to describe what others might call “play.” This is because Maria Montessori observed that play is the work of a child.&nbsp;</li></ol>The Rabbit Box: Educational Toys for Children beginning at 21 Months OldTribu has curated a variety of beautiful and educational toys to assist with your child’s development. This is how the toys help your child beginning at 21 months old:<ul><li>The Xylophone is a simple and lovely wooden musical instrument that will enrich your child’s musical life. Your child will refine her perception of higher and lower pitches, can play along with music, or make up her own songs. It’s a fantastic toy for all ages and stages!</li><li>Sort and Count is a dynamic wooden sorting toy featuring five wooden bowls and five chips of each color. Your child will develop concentration while sorting the colors, stacking the bowls, and counting from 0 to 25!&nbsp;</li><li>The Pull Along Snail is a cute wooden toy that’s great fun for toddlers who are learning to coordinate their movements and become more graceful and fluid at walking and running. Your child will delight in pulling it while walking forwards or backwards.&nbsp;</li><li>The Cone Puzzle is a strikingly beautiful open-ended puzzle that’s fun for all ages and offers different levels of challenge. Your child will use this wooden toy to explore concepts of height, depth, size, and order. The puzzle features nine unique pieces that fit together in a variety of ways.</li><li>&nbsp;The Fishing Game is a colorful wooden toy that features a magnetic fishing rod. Your child’s goal is to capture the different fish in the bowl. The toy doubles as a puzzle: your child must put the fish back in their places in the bowl. A fantastic toy that offers lots of opportunities for concentration, hand-eye coordination, vocabulary development, color identification, and more!&nbsp;</li><li>Animal Matching is a great game for your child’s vocabulary development and categorization skills. The object of the game is to match the 3-dimensional toy to its 2-dimensional photo. A satisfying game for your little animal lover.</li><li>The Cube Puzzle is a wooden toy that features beautiful animal illustrations. Toddlers have the chance to reconstruct images by putting the blocks together to reveal several different animal portraits.&nbsp;</li></ul>

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