The Wheels on the Bus is a huge hit with toddlers and preschoolers. Here is the tune of this great movement song, followed by the lyrics below. Listen to this version by Super Simple Songs: Lyrics: There are several versions of this song. This is a basic version, but you can add your own verses …
Learning Through Play
Teach your kids this fun fingerplay that has been sung by children for generations. It’s perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. Here is the tune, followed by the lyrics below. This version by Super Simple Songs has an extra verse added: Lyrics and Actions: Where is Thumbkin? Where is Thumbkin?Here I am.Here I am.How are …
One of the most useful activities you can do every day while reading to your children at story time or bedtime, is to question them meaningfully in order to develop thinking skills. Through the use of some very basic types of open-ended questions, you will have your children thinking, analyzing, predicting, comparing, deciding, giving opinions …
As parents and teachers, we often witness the incredible ways children learn through play. But did you know that play offers more than just entertainment? It is key to unlocking a world of social benefits that shape a child’s early development. In this article, we delve into the importance of play in early childhood and …
In the world of play, joy and learning are intertwined. It is during play that children build their physical, intellectual, social and emotional skills. In this article, I delve into the profound emotional benefits of play in early childhood. From building confidence to nurturing happiness, let’s explore how play impacts emotional growth in young children. …
What is the role of play in cognitive development? Is it really that important for developing intellectual skills? Play is my favourite topic to write about. Not only do children come alive when they play, but they also learn more than you can imagine. While seeing a child sitting at a desk with a pen …
If your kids go out to play and return looking muddy, or regularly come home from school filthy from head to toe, chances are they have been very busy playing with sand and water. Children gravitate towards messy play for good reason – it’s so fun and a great sensory experience. The good news is …
The early years are a time when children learn through play and exploration. They develop in all areas and they build foundational skills that will set them up for schooling and life. Holistic development includes physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual development. Here is a simple explanation of the physical benefits of play, as mentioned …
Early childhood is a time of immense learning and discovery. As long as children are playing, they are learning. To a young child, play isn’t a break from learning, it is learning. Jean Piaget called play the “work of childhood” and many other theorists such as Lev Vygotsky, Maria Montessori, Mildred Parten, Friedrich Froebel and …
Let’s be honest. Cooking, especially when you have young children, can feel like a huge chore on most days. In the classroom, it can be messy and complicated to prepare food. But did you know there are many learning opportunities for young kids when you get them involved? There are also a multitude of benefits …
Independent play involves short periods in which your children amuse themselves with various activities. At a young age, this usually happens in a safe space nearby. Depending on their stage of development, that spot could be down the hallway or in the same room as you. Learning to play on their own is an important …
Throughout early childhood, children engage in many types of play that are all equally important for their development. One of these is pretend play, also known as imaginative, make-believe or fantasy play. Children typically progress through 5 stages of pretend play. Pretend play may appear to just be a child imitating what they see around …