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.
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How to Create a Play Invitation
A play invitation is when a caregiver arranges toys in a way that is meant to spark a child’s interest and will give them more enthusiasm and interest
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”
What Your Child Learns Through Dress-Up Play
Dress-up play is one of the most exciting parts of being a small child. Their big imaginations are on display, trying out new roles and ideas. We hear often that the work of children is play, and it’s so true. When your child is dressing up for make-believe, there is more learning and brain developmentContinue reading “What Your Child Learns Through Dress-Up Play”
10 Toys that Support Learning Through Play
When we think about learning, our minds probably conjure images of books or classrooms. That is often the case. But for young children, learning is done through play. As adults, we use our minds to make sense of the world and our lives – but children need concrete experiences. Until around age six, children learn,Continue reading “10 Toys that Support Learning Through Play”