Research is answering the question of “do children learn through play?” with “yes they do”. But play based learning and learning through play are not the same thing. Let me explain. Play Based Learning vs. Learning Through Play I do…
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While the benefits children can experience from play-based learning in the early years are extremely well documented, accounts that focus on the benefits parents, teachers, and caregivers can derive from facilitating or designing play-based learning strategies are still rather scarce….
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) toys are becoming more and more popular everyday. So are subscription boxes for kids. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that Amazon launched the Amazon STEM Club membership program in early 2017. With…
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LEGO Therapy For Autism! It definitely sounds like something trendy, doesn’t it? What child doesn’t like LEGO? So why not market LEGO to parents of children with Autism? But, would you be surprised if I told you that this type…
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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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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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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!