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Apr 42 min read
Environment is the third teacher
An important part of play for your child is their environment. The environment where play and learning happen for a child plays an...
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...
Mar 12 min read
Play is the work of children
If you walk into one of our child community spaces in Norwood Centre you might see a child smoothing squares of colored felt onto the...
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...
May 18, 20234 min read
What is Risky Play? Is my Child Safe?
Risky play activities are movement experiences that are usually fun, exhilarating, and evoke a sense of urgency. This can be climbing up...
Jul 27, 20227 min read
Play in the early years helps prepare children's brains for academics later on
Did you know you can encourage your child to play in ways that will help their brain develop pathways for an easier understanding of the...
Apr 18, 20221 min read
Social development activity: make a 'creation station!'
A 'creation station' supports children to develop social skills such as turn taking, cooperation, negotiating, back and forth...
Feb 22, 20224 min read
Play and playfulness: critical to child development
We call play the work of children. In play, children have a voice and are the creators of their own experiences and outcomes; play is...
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Four great benefits of outdoor play
Outdoor activities are essential for children's development, but children are spending less time outdoors mostly due to a focus on...
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