The Building Blocks of Dramatic Play
Children are learning many things as they engage in dramatic play. It gives them the opportunity to work on understanding what goes on in other people’s minds.
Children are learning many things as they engage in dramatic play. It gives them the opportunity to work on understanding what goes on in other people’s minds.
Pretend play promotes the development of socio-emotional competences in children aged five and six
Children use pine cones, old toys, and more in loose parts play, but it’s important that they also get a chance to play with bigger aspects of their learning environment and shape it according to their own vision.
While it can be difficult to get young kids to follow instructions around social distancing, there are a few things parents can do to minimise the risk of any COVID-19 spread on the playground.
School closures have affected children across the US in numerous ways, but it especially impacts a child's physical activity. Outdoor play can change that
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There are many cognitive, emotional, and developmental reasons that increasing play time will benefit the overall health of our children.
Lacking the usual scheduled activities children are finding the space to play freely and that can give their grit and resilience a boost
For young children, play is the primary vehicle for learning, and these ideas will help ensure that they continue to have rich play experiences at home.