What is playtime 1-2-3™?

During the first phase of Playtime 1-2-3™, Dr. Lou will observe your child in every day natural play environments at school, in the classroom, on the playground and at home.

This will provide a “snapshot” of development across 5 areas called “domains”:

• Gross & Fine Motor, or big muscle (arms, legs, body) and small muscle (hands) movements
• Cognitive, or thinking and problem-solving skills observed through play experiences
• Communication – receptive language (listening) and expressive language (talking)
• Social-emotional, or self-awareness – learning to get along with others and play together in groups

Assessment tools may vary.

In the second phase of Playtime 1-2-3™, Dr. Lou will work with the teachers at school to enhance the classroom environments, ensure developmentally appropriate practice (high quality programming) and respectful, mindful relationships. 

Your child will become:

• Positively engaged and happy with peers and responsive adults
• Comfortable, enthusiastic and eager to learn in the well-equipped and attractively arranged environments
• Interested in the chosen curriculum, with any modifications embedded to ensure consistent success

This phase of Playtime 1-2-3™ includes the home visiting components:

• Introductory (HV1) – To visit the home environment, its toys and play materials
• Pre-Arrangement (HV2) – To set up age-appropriate play spaces to enhance the child’s attention, cooperation and learning
• Modeling (HV3) -To work together until you are 100% comfortable with organizing hands-on play experiences within your family routines