The benefits of imaginative play are immeasurable. Pretend play fosters creativity while developing social, emotional, and language skills.
After watching her reputation implode, Claire Boucher leaned into destruction. For her latest album, she brings us the end of the world
Auditory memory is a skill that influences reading ability. Here are 12 simple auditory memory games and activities.
Develop speaking, listening, thinking and reasoning skills with these twelve fun verbal games to play with preschoolers, kindergarteners and bigger kids.
Explore the power of intentional play! Tap into your creativity, enhance learning, and foster growth. Discover a fun, transformative experience today.
These are the stages and types of play that are so important for your child's development. Find out what your kids are learning during play.
33% of my students with speech IEPs work on very basic 1-3 word utterances (verbally or non-verbally). One of the many ways that I work on their speech goals is to engage them with play-based speech therapy. What is play-based therapy? I use my own approach to therapy, loosely based on Floor Time. A box
Risky play is about moving past uncertainty to try something exciting. Here are some of the benefits of risky play for children.
5 Reasons Your Child Won't Play & What You Can Do About It! You’ve decluttered, you’ve bought all these beautiful toys, and yet you find your children still aren’t playing. Now what? Chances are you just need to make a few minor adjustments (no extra shopping trips required) to ignite the d
Improve reading and spelling with phonics game working on ou and ow words. This free printable phonics activity game is great for grade 1.
These are the stages and types of play that are so important for your child's development. Find out what your kids are learning during play.
The importance of playtime and how to add 6 daily habits to improve life for a healthier, happier year full of more play.
There are many benefits to playing video games for kids. Here are some of the reasons why video games are good for kids to play.
Children move through six stages of play during early childhood development. Learn how language is associated with play levels.
Discover why encouraging your high schooler's co-curricular involvement is key to holistic development & future success. Read more here!"
As a teacher, one of the things I get asked the MOST about is teaching kids to read. For some children, it comes so quickly and naturally. And for others... it doesn't. So this post is for the mama of one of those "others" (and I say that in a kidding and kind way, of
This information sheet provides an overview of what is unique about playwork and the role of the playworker. It describes how playworkers’ work relates to the Playwork Principles in terms of facilitating children’s play and the impact of playworkers and their intervention on children’s play and the play space. It also provides a checklist for facilitating a compensatory play space.
Playing dress up is not only fun for kids, but is also so beneficial for their development. Here are some fun ideas for clothes and props.
Unstructured play, an essential source of happiness for our children, is in jeopardy. Don't let society rob our children of the benefits of play.
Looking for easy activities for 3 year olds? From crafts to outdoor activities, discover everyday, fun things to do with your child.
