Category: children at play

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children at play

Why Is Sensory Play Important?

Sensory play is a crucial part of early childhood development and has been found to have numerous benefits for children. It helps to stimulate their senses, nurture creativity, foster physical skills, encourage language development, promote problem-solving abilities and social interaction, and provide opportunities for exploration. Furthermore, it can help children

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movement and learning
child development

Movement and Learning — Is There a Link Between the Two?

Movement and learning aren’t often associated together. We’ve learned about the benefits of outdoor play, but what about moving and learning? Is there a link? Not surprisingly, there is! Many early childhood teachers will tell you there is, and in my experience teaching yoga, these kiddos remember every pose, every

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mud-kitchen
children at play

Mud Kitchen: Perfect for Natural Playgrounds

Spring is near! You know what that means — OUTDOOR PLAY!!!!!! Outdoor play is right up there with sensory play for me. The benefits of both are endless and it’s even better when those two concepts cross paths. Enter my outdoor mud kitchen. I started by researching on Pinterest. There

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