Written By:Mandy Gandhi, PT, DPT Owner, BrickSmarts, LLC We all know that playing with LEGO bricks unlocks your little one’s imagination and creativity, but did you know that those little blocks can also help build language skills, social skills, and…
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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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Risky play in the early years was never something that would come up in conversation for past generations. Now there are researchers actually studying “risky play” and how beneficial it is for a child’s development. The main reason why people…
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On January 25, 2017 the Amazon STEM Club was unveiled. STEM toys, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, are the current “must have” toys. With technological advances being made every day, it’s no wonder that parents want their…
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Have you ever wondered why children in daycare and preschool settings spend the majority of the day on the playground or exploring in the classroom? Have you ever thought to yourself, my child is in ‘school,’ they should be in…
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Indoor play forts for kids are an amazing way to foster open ended creative pretend play. Building forts as a kid was so much fun, I still have so many fond memories! Especially when my dad would help out and…
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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…
Cardboard kids kitchens are a great eco-friendly and portable alternative to standard kids kitchen sets. Check out these premade ones, or if you are crafty, learn how to build your own cardboard kitchen set!