Play
Different Types of Play and What They Develop
Not all play is the same, and different types of play develop different developmental skills. From the moment babies start moving through physical pla...
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Play
Sorting Games by Color and Shape
Sorting is one of the earliest and most fundamental mathematical activities — grouping objects by shared characteristics is the basis of classificatio...
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Play
Clothespin and Button Games
Some of the best toys are hiding in your kitchen drawer. Clothespins, buttons, and other simple household objects offer surprising developmental value...
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Parenting
Connecting With Your Child Through Play
Play is work for children—it's how they learn about the world, develop skills, and process emotions. When parents join in play, they're not just havin...
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Daycare
The Role of Free Play in Daycare
In the age of structured activities and formal learning, free play in daycare is sometimes undervalued. Yet unstructured, child-directed play is where...
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Play
Play-Based Learning: How Play Drives Brain Development in the Early Years
The phrase "play-based learning" is widely used in early years education, but its meaning is sometimes reduced to little more than a marketing phrase...
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