You came here for an answer to your question “what is guided play?” but you will leave with a lot more than just a simple answer. But to quickly and concisely answer the question, guided play is when parents, caregivers…
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The Nature Play Documentary is a must see for parents, educators and those interested in the future of our children. This film takes an in depth look at the differences in educational ideologies between Scandinavian countries and the US. I had the honor to see this film as it’s not…
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!
Simple toys for toddlers are all around us! Some are regular household items you might not even think of using as a toy, however your toddler may see something in it that you didn’t. Here is a list of “toys” every toddler should have access too!
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…
There are definitely many do-it-yourself playdough recipes out there. I have tried both the cook and the no cooking required versions. After much experimenting, I have found that this is the best homemade playdough recipe! And the playdough lasts for…
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