Research is answering the question of “do children learn through play?” with “yes they do”. But play based learning and learning through play are not the same thing. Let me explain. Play Based Learning vs. Learning Through Play I do…
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While the benefits children can experience from play-based learning in the early years are extremely well documented, accounts that focus on the benefits parents, teachers, and caregivers can derive from facilitating or designing play-based learning strategies are still rather scarce….
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Pinterest can be a wonderful source of information. But just like other social media networks, not all information shared is accurate, especially when it comes to child development. Spending some time on Pinterest is what led to me write this…
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Usually I am not a fan of edible playdough since real playdough shouldn’t be eaten. This is more for young children as it might be hard for them to determine which types of playdough can be eaten and which can’t….
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Risky play in a child’s early years was never something that would come up in conversation for past generations. Now there are researchers actually studying “risky play” and how beneficial it is for a child’s development. The main reason why…
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The online world is filled with articles about sleep training for babies. But this one is going to be a bit different. This article will discuss using a virtual sleep consultant to help you little one get a good night’s…
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Maturation and child development need to be explored closely in order to provide the best academic setting for children under the age of 6. Even those children above 6 years of age may…
Ahhhhh, summer. It’s just around the corner and with it comes slow, lazy mornings, unhurried schedules, and fun, sun-filled family outings. But it also brings hundreds of free, unscheduled hours, and no sooner do some kids come home shouting, “I’m…
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