Reconnecting At the Dinner Table Most families in the United States eat dinner together only four times a week. Additionally, only ten percent of families eat together twice a week. Parents are giving into the ease of fast food and letting their children loose to watch TV or play More…
The Benefits of Outdoor Play Playing outdoors is a form of exercise for children that promotes well-being and well-rounded physical development. It gives them the opportunity to explore their environment, develop muscle strength and coordination, and gain self-confidence. Outdoor play also increases flexibility, as well as fine and gross More…
GUEST POST: By Sandra Fisher, Earlychildhood News While painting together at the easel, Sonia and Ashley keep dipping their brushes into all of the paint containers. After they make a fascinating discovery that the paints have turned a muddy brown, the preschoolers abandon their brushes and begin to make More…
POWER OF PLAY (POP) “Play is the essential ingredient, the vehicle by which children communicate, socialize, and learn about the world around them, understand themselves and others, deal with their problems, and practice some of the skills they will use in the future” (Hartley, 1971) Lesson Plan ~ See More…
POWER OF PLAY (POP) – How Many Cups? “Play is the essential ingredient, the vehicle by which children communicate, socialize, and learn about the world around them, understand themselves and others, deal with their problems, and practice some of the skills they will use in the future” (Hartley, 1971) More…
POWER OF PLAY (POP) “Play is the essential ingredient, the vehicle by which children communicate, socialize, and learn about the world around them, understand themselves and others, deal with their problems, and practice some of the skills they will use in the future” (Hartley, 1971) Environmental Set-up: Place More…
POWER OF PLAY (POP) “Play is the essential ingredient, the vehicle by which children communicate, socialize, and learn about the world around them, understand themselves and others, deal with their problems, and practice some of the skills they will use in the future” (Hartley, 1971) Environmental Set-up: The bright More…
POWER OF PLAY (POP) “Play is the essential ingredient, the vehicle by which children communicate, socialize, and learn about the world around them, understand themselves and others, deal with their problems, and practice some of the skills they will use in the future” (Hartley, 1971) 8 months – 3 years More…
POWER OF PLAY (POP) “Play is the essential ingredient, the vehicle by which children communicate, socialize, and learn about the world around them, understand themselves and others, deal with their problems, and practice some of the skills they will use in the future” (Hartley, 1971) Environmental Set-up: Children love creative More…
How to Teach Your Children to Share We have all heard children scream this at one point or another, “It’s Mine!” or, “Give It Back!” Children often feel that a toy belongs to them just because it’s fun or it’s something new and exciting. And they may become angry More…