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Mar 261 min read
Children don’t need fancy or expensive toys to learn!
Loose parts, which are objects or materials that can be used in a number of ways, are a great way to inspire creative thinking in your...
Feb 232 min read
Learning through play: It's all about the process
As children develop, it is important to give them the opportunity to explore materials in an open-ended way. What does that mean? It...
Feb 12 min read
S.P.L.I.C.E : the six areas of child development
There are many areas that make up a child’s whole development. These areas of development can be easily remembered by the acronym...
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Free creative play can make your child a better problem-solver
Children love to play, pretend, fantasize, experiment, and explore new things. By providing a variety of craft and art media, parents can...
Aug 24, 20221 min read
Don't throw it away, get creative!
Wondering what to do with your socks that have lost their matches? Let your child transform them into puppets! Outcome: This activity...
Aug 22, 20221 min read
Portraits made with natural loose parts
How: 1. Take a bag or container and go on a nature walk with your child. 2. Collect items like rocks, sticks, leaves, and pine cones. 3....
Aug 4, 20223 min read
The developmental domains: creative development
Welcome to August and our exploration of creative development! Over the past few months, we have been exploring the developmental...
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