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Learning through play: It's all about the process

Feb 232 min read

Core Concepts in Child Development

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...

S.P.L.I.C.E : the six areas of child development

Feb 12 min read

Core Concepts in Child Development

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...

May 18, 20234 min read

Core Concepts in Child Development

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...

Outdoor physical play in all four seasons

May 31, 20224 min read

Physical Development

Outdoor physical play in all four seasons

In Canada we have a special gift: four distinct seasons—seasons that are truly different from one another—and in each one, children can...

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