Most children love playing and splashing in water. But did you know that water play with preschoolers is a great way to work on speech and language skills? Water play is more than just making a big mess for mom…
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Babies are naturally curious and playful. They love to explore the world around them, and you just have to let them do it with proper guidance and age-appropriate activities. Playtime makes learning possible in a fun and natural way. It…
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Boredom leads to creativity, so don’t feel like you always have to entertain your child or have them involved in structured activities. In fact, be sure to refrain from always “planning” activities for your kids! Let them be bored and…
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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!
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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