Preventing summer learning loss
What is it For children, summertime is a time for fun, relaxation, and to be away from school. For parents, it’s a rare opportunity to unwind from a packed school...
The science of critical thinking skills
What is critical thinking? The concept of critical thinking dates back over 2500 years. The National Council for Excellence in Critical Thinking established a lengthy definition for critical thinking. In...
Learning critical skills through play
Children use many skills at once during play When children play they don’t think about playing to gain new skills. Nevertheless, play creates many learning opportunities. For example, when children...
Different forms of meaningful play, and why they are equally important
Why is play important in the first place? In 2010, a research article published in the Hong Kong Journal of Childhood Education deemed play as an important way children learn...
How children use play to understand the world around them
Sensory overload Young children are bombarded with sensations and information everyday. They struggle to understand their experiences and make sense of the world and their place in it. How can...
Don't force your child to share
As parents, we want our children to be generous, kind, and cooperative with others. We may think we can help children learn these skills by making them share with others....
How green spaces improve mental well-being
What is a green space? How is it relevant to my child? Green spaces are any areas that are partly or heavily covered in vegetation (trees, grass, shrubs, plants, etc)....
Fine motor developmental milestones (0 - 4 years old)
Just as with developmental milestones, fine motor skill milestones should also be taken with a grain of salt. Each child develops fine motor skills at their own pace through everyday...
Why is object permanence important for your child?
What is object permanence Object permanence is a critical part of Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. Object permanence is the understanding that an object still exists even if it...
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