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What is Inquiry-Based Learning?
Inquiry-based learning is more than just a trend; it’s about following your child’s lead and helping them explore what fascinates them.
Mirrors and Windows: Teaching Children About Identity
The concept of “mirrors and windows” helps young children develop a sense of identity and appreciate differences in others.
9 STEM Ideas for Early Learners
In a world where educational buzzwords abound, it’s easy for parents to feel overwhelmed by all the latest acronyms, methodologies and pedagogies. But here at Vivvi, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a fundamental approach to learning that begins from infancy and shapes the way children explore and interact with theContinue reading “9 STEM Ideas for Early Learners”
What Young Children Learn From Gardening
When your young child is gardening, they’re engaging in science, numeracy, fine motor building, and best of all—they’re learning patience and responsibility.
Play Inspiration: Loose Parts & Found Materials
One family’s trash is another family’s treasure. We mean that literally when we’re talking about loose parts and found materials play. When it comes to children’s play, loose parts and found materials are exactly what they sound like: your child playing with little bits and pieces of things that were not specifically designed with playContinue reading “Play Inspiration: Loose Parts & Found Materials”
5 Ways to Infuse Anti-Racism into Your Child’s Daily Life
It’s never too early to address race and antiracism with young children. Experts say that racial bias can start as young as 6 months, and parents’ actions and conversations can have a big impact. But for parents of kids who are too young to communicate or understand much more than when to eat, drink, sleep,Continue reading “5 Ways to Infuse Anti-Racism into Your Child’s Daily Life”
5 Steps to Sharing at Playtime
If you’ve ever taken your young child to a public playspace you’ve undoubtedly heard parents or nannies barking at their little companion to share. “Share, Frances!” “Arthur, you need to share!” But there’s a difference between telling your child to share at playtime and teaching and modeling sharing behaviors to your child. Sharing is soContinue reading “5 Steps to Sharing at Playtime”
What Children Learn from Looking at Art
Raising a young art enthusiast is one of the joys of parenthood. There are easy and natural ways to cultivate an appreciation for art in your young child. Many of these are things you are likely doing anyway: going to museums, drawing, reading books. But the way we’re approaching this is intentional – with theContinue reading “What Children Learn from Looking at Art”
How to Build Early Math and Literacy into your Daily Routines
Math and language are everywhere. Look around you right now: whether you realize it or not, you are making sense of your space by recognizing shapes and patterns, numbers and words: Door #112. EXIT. Half of the water in your bottle is left. Developing a strong foundation for basic math and literature is essential forContinue reading “How to Build Early Math and Literacy into your Daily Routines”