Apr 42 minCore Concepts in Child DevelopmentEnvironment is the third teacherAn important part of play for your child is their environment. The environment where play and learning happen for a child plays an...
Mar 261 minCore Concepts in Child DevelopmentChildren 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 minCore Concepts in Child DevelopmentPlay is the work of childrenIf 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 minCore Concepts in Child DevelopmentLearning through play: It's all about the processAs children develop, it is important to give them the opportunity to explore materials in an open-ended way. What does that mean? It...
Jul 27, 20227 minIntellectual DevelopmentPlay in the early years helps prepare children's brains for academics later onDid 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 minSocial DevelopmentSocial 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 minCore Concepts in Child DevelopmentPlay and playfulness: critical to child developmentWe 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 minPhysical LiteracyFour great benefits of outdoor playOutdoor activities are essential for children's development, but children are spending less time outdoors mostly due to a focus on...