“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.” – Diane Ackerman. If you thought playtime and learning cannot go hand in hand, think again! With learning no longer limited to just books and the classroom, everyday interactions can provide parents…
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The market of electronic toys for toddlers is growing rapidly each year. And the makers of these toys are touting their many benefits, even for babies and toddlers. When I refer to electronic toys, I am not speaking only about tablets…
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You may be familiar with a few of the old standbys when it comes to playing with a young child. There’s peek-a-boo, nursery rhymes, and tickling toes. But when those grow old what can you do? One option is to…
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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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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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Babies start learning from the day they are born. And vocabulary development is no exception. This is why building a strong vocabulary starts at birth! Because we know about the importance of a child’s vocabulary, let’s look at some ways to make sure your child is developing her vocabulary starting at birth!
What is joint attention? It is a skill that is required in order for a child to learn how to speak. Learning to talk doesn’t seem that difficult, however a lot of skills must be accomplished prior to first words being spoken. Let me explain why…