I'm sure you should know by now, I'm an advocate for children. As an their advocate, I promote PLAY. Below is an overview on PLAY noting the stages and types of play plus highlighting some of the benefits children receive from play. Play is fundamental to childhood and is critical to a child’s healthy and optimal development. You might think play is play, but you'll see there are different stages of play children progress through–stages that build upon each other—and types of play … [Read more...]
It’s MY Body And It Belongs to ME! PLAY’s Protection Against Abuse
PLAY gives children the tools they need to navigate in and through the world. During PLAY, children develop the capability and creativity they'll need when they become adults. It’s been said, PLAY is a dress rehearsal LIFE! PLAY also is about the here and now. PLAY addresses all developmental areas for a child—physical, social, emotional and cognitive. When children PLAY they construct a framework to deal with change, stress and conflict—in other words, to be able to problem-solve and … [Read more...]
PLAY for Language Development–3 Tips for Parents
When something’s referred to as ‘child’s play’ it usually is signifying something done easily; an insignificant or trivial matter. In fact, actual child’s play is no trivial matter and has major significance in all areas of child development—and specifically, language development. Being a parent you are your child’s 1st, and most important teacher. You can support your kiddo’s language development, naturally, in three ways: reading to your child, singing together, and encouraging pretend … [Read more...]
Music Play Music–Why Music is Important
Music (& movement) at group time was always a favorite time for the kidlets. Truthfull, I’ve got to say I loved it just as much. But, as with EVERYTHING associated with early childhood education, there was more than just FUN going on during this time! Notice the picture? Guess what we're singing and doing here? Building a shack that's breakin' our back! Listen below! Listening Skills Many of our songs were a ‘call and response’ type. These are perfect songs to help … [Read more...]
The 5Rs of Early Childhood Education
School –what that usually means revolves around the 3Rs: “Readin’ and 'Ritin' and 'Rithmetic” When it comes to young children and their early education though, the 3Rs don’t apply. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents, as their children’s first—and most important teachers—to follow the 5Rs of early childhood education. They are: Read●Rhyme●Routines●Reward●Relationships READ—set aside time to read together, every day, with your child. Reading with your child … [Read more...]
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