In a world filled with gimmicky toys that flash and sing, there is still one old-fashioned favourite among young kids. I’m talking about Lego. Those little building blocks that keep kids occupied for hours on end as they work on getting their creations just right. There are so many educational benefits of Lego, it’s no …
Learning Through Play
There are so many benefits of playdough for toddlers and preschoolers that it’s a great activity for them to do regularly. What is it that makes this wonderful substance a favourite for young kids and what are they learning while moulding it? Playdough can be found in every preschool classroom and usually in the home …
Teaching science concepts in early childhood should be interactive and fun. Kids are never too young for exposure to the wonders of the natural and physical world that surround them. Let’s take a look at some ways children can experience and experiment, as they take part in science through play! What are Science Concepts? Science …
We live in a world that is slowly changing its approach to early childhood education, to the detriment of young children. While the preschool years were once a time to learn through play, young children are now being pressured into early academic learning. Play is essential for developing and growing a young body and mind. …
Play is much more than just having fun! In fact, renowned psychologist, Jean Piaget said “play is the work of childhood.” Lev Vygotsky, another psychologist, said “In play, a child is always above his average age, above his daily behaviour; in play, it’s as though he were a head taller than himself.” Not only is play fun …
Messy play lets kids explore materials freely, engaging their senses and creativity without a set outcome. This sensory play is not only fun but also essential for early childhood development. Here are 10 of the easiest messy play ideas to try, followed by the reasons it’s such an important type of play. 10 Messy Play …
‘Play and Learn’ – a contradiction of terms perhaps – but in the world of a child growing up, play is an essential ingredient to learning. Providing opportunities for creative play should be part of a child’s daily routine. What is Creative Play? Einstein said: ‘Creativity is intelligence having fun.’ Creative play is any type …
Playing with puppets is one of the most educational activities you can expose your kids to. Watching a child play with a puppet may seem like simple fun and entertainment, but it offers much more. When you realize the importance of puppetry in early childhood education, you may want to keep a basket of puppets …
Are you a parent looking for some brain break activities to help your kids get a time-out from whatever project they’re working on? Are you a teacher looking for activities for the children in your preschool class? Here are some great ideas that will work both in class and at home. There’s also a printable …
Building social-emotional skills is as much a part of a child’s development as is their physical and intellectual growth. It is a key aspect of their holistic development. There are many ways parents and teachers can help children learn to manage their own emotions and build social skills and emotional intelligence. Read on for the …
Are you searching for ideas for educational toys for your preschooler? It can be a little overwhelming sifting through what is basically just lots of catalogues from online toy stores. Are these items really educational or just bestsellers? This is not that kind of article. I have written this for parents, with the purpose of …
Do your toddlers or preschoolers have some puzzles lying around that they occasionally play with? How often do you make an effort to sit with them and encourage them to build them? Many people offer them as a way to keep children busy and entertained without fully realizing the importance of puzzles for toddlers’ development. …