Nov 23, 2016 | Parents, Providers & Educators
Try these tips the next time you play with your child and watch how even the simplest interactions encourage them to learn and explore the world around them. Playtime is special. Not only is it fun, but it is critical to children’s development. Play is their “work”...
Nov 23, 2016 | Curiosity, Cognition, & Learning, Parents, Providers & Educators
Preschoolers who can solve their own problems feel confident and enjoy learning. They are willing to make mistakes and learn from them and keep trying until they succeed. Families can help children develop problem-solving skills by taking advantage of opportunities to...
Nov 23, 2016 | Curiosity, Cognition, & Learning, Nutrition & Exercise, Parents, Providers & Educators
My 2-year-old loves to cook. In her classroom she is the first one to volunteer for a cooking activity asking, “Can I help you?” At home she enjoys looking at cookbooks and suggesting projects: “Can we make challah? Now?” The challenge is...
Nov 23, 2016 | Curiosity, Cognition, & Learning, Nutrition & Exercise, Parents, Providers & Educators
Children are natural explorers. Set some basic boundaries, and let the child discover. The learning will come. Children use all of their senses to explore. They look and listen to observe what is happening around them, touch what they can reach, smell the fresh scents...
Nov 23, 2016 | Parents, Providers & Educators, Social & Emotional
Let’s face it—life is busy! Between work and life responsibilities, the days pass us by in the blink of an eye. Many parents worry that they don’t spend enough time with their children, wondering if this will lead to developmental delays. Some parents feel guilty...