The benefits of outdoor play for preschoolers almost always outweigh any potential drawbacks! Of course there is a chance your little one will get dirty, possibly covered in mud and perhaps they will even put a piece of grass in…
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THE POWER OF PLAY BASED LEARNING: Research confirms social emotional development occurs through play Think about how many hours you’ve spent as a parent reading to and playing with your kids. Probably more hours than you can even count. Do…
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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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There are many benefits to children getting out of the house and playing outside. An article published by the Daily Mail in the UK, looked at studies that found that children who play outside often have better eye health than…
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Playdough! So much fun for kids, yet so much mess for parents. Do you see a theme here? Fun activities for kids tend to be the activities parents find the messiest. My kids loved playdough when they were younger! They started…
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Lego is an all time favorite activity in my house, in fact it has been since my kids were 3 and 5 years old! Nowadays, you can buy an infinite amount of Lego based on a variety of different themes….
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A kids pretend market or grocery store is a wonderful way to encourage pretend play, creativity and imagination. Your child will be learning many new skills without even realizing it! You could set out to explicitly teach your child things…
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Having a child with developmental disabilities can be challenging. I do not have children with developmental disabilities or developmental disabilities, however I have 15+ years of work experience in this area. I have worked with many families whose children have…
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