Looking for some fun ways to get your kids involved in decorating or gift making for the winter holidays? Process art is a great way to be creative while exploring the different sensorial elements of everyday objects, and the trappings of winter are perfect for it! Process art is all about the process of painting […]
Have you ever wondered if your child is getting to play enough? Many experts and educators believe that play is a major driver of early development in children. The more a child plays, the more they learn about themselves, and the world around them. We asked certified play expert, Peter Reynolds, his opinions on screentime versus three-dimensional play, […]
Tracking my daughter’s developmental milestones has always been important to me. I want to make sure that she is on par with her peers, and that I am supporting all areas of her development. During the first year of her life, our pediatrician was a great resource for helping me track her development. As she got […]
When 85 percent of a child's brain develops within the first five years of their life, what a child learns during that time can set the foundation for their future success. According to the National Resource Center, “current research indicates that young children have the capacity for constructing conceptual learning and learning the practice of reasoning and inquiry.” […]
Have you ever seen your child climb into a box and pretend it's a race car, a rocket ship, or even a house? One of the best ways that children learn is through play. Play is the cornerstone of early education, and the right toys can help build the foundation for a lifetime love of learning! […]
As parents, we want the best of everything for our children. We want to buy them the best of everything, too, and that includes toys. Let's be honest, how many of us want to go toy shopping? It is already a lot of guesswork for us to choose toys that we 'think' our little one is going to […]
The ABCs have become one of the most popular songs in our house these days, so I thought my almost three-year-old would like the Upper Case Letter Puzzle. I never thought I would like it as much as I do, though! Teaching him the alphabet has been some of the most fun I have ever had […]
Play is a very important part of early childhood development. Although I encourage open-ended play, one of my goals is to develop a strong foundation in math and literacy by exposing my daughter to many concepts in her early years. Incorporating toys into educational activities is a great way to target early literacy and math skills, […]
Your baby is mobile and talking up a storm! The sounds they make are starting to come together, and soon, your baby will be forming words. This is an exciting time for both you and your little one, and you will both be seeing big changes in these next few months. Reading books, pointing to […]
Your preschooler is starting to become more independent, and quite the social butterfly! Greeting others, asking permission, singing, taking turns, and playing simple games have opened up a whole new world for them, one in which they are actively engaged with others. Family outings and playdates allow them to play with their peers with minimal […]