Children of all ages have their own agendas (as do many adults). We all learn best when we are interested in something. The same goes for babies, toddlers and children. Because this is so important I want to show you…
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The Potty Duck is a learning tool that facilitates play-based learning through sight, sound, touch, imagination, and imitation. And it helps with potty training!
Bubbles are so much fun for little ones. Blowing bubbles with kids is such a simple activity that brings so much joy. Yes, it can be messy, but that is part of childhood. Kids seem to be drawn to the…
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Author: Nicola J. Rowley It was 7:30pm and my two year-old was in his cot, ready to go to sleep. We’d already read three books together that night. Whilst I was out of the room trying to tidy away some…
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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…
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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