Fostering Cultural Connection Through Play
How a group of parents are passing on language, culture, and traditions to their children.
Transitioning from 'Plastic Fantastic' to Nature-Based Play Spaces
‘Plastic fantastic’ is a colloquial term commonly used in the early childhood sector to refer to...
Dress-Up Play: A Portal to an Alternate Universe!
Dress-up play creates the opportunity for a child to design their own story and become anything...
Incorporating Music into Calming and Sleeping Routines
Using gentle music and songs can be a great way to help children relax. You can use lullabies,...
Music Play for Early Literacy and Numeracy
Music is a great way to provide young children with opportunities to develop their literacy and...
The Benefits of Messy Play
Children naturally use their senses to explore their environment. While the five senses – taste,...
9 Reasons to Involve Children in Household Chores
Research has shown that assigning household chores to your children helps them build critical life...
Introducing Messy Play to Children with Sensory Difficulties
Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development (1983) outlines four stages of intellectual development:
Music as a Form of Sensory Play
Sensory play often targets children's senses of touch, smell, taste, and sight, but less so with...
Learning Dressing Skills Through Play
Promoting independence with dressing skills builds your child’s self-esteem, confidence, and...
Mastering Social Skills Through Play
Young children are naturally egocentric, so it’s hard for them to understand others’ intentions and...