How to Make a Toy Kitchen; 7 Best Ideas
I remember when my children were babies that some of the very first attractive things to play with were kitchen items: spatulas, bowls, wooden spoons. They used to stay with us while preparing the meals, quietly playing with what they could find in the kitchen drawers. That’s when we first thought about getting a play […]
Best Craft Activities for 2-Year-Olds
Toddlers are a whirlwind of energy with an inquisitive soul. They have an immense desire to learn and to constantly be busy and entertained. The only problem with this is that most 2-year-olds have a very short attention span, so activities have to be short with instant results. During the warmer months that energy can […]
Best Toddler Fine Motor Toys
Fine motor skills are the small movements in hands, wrists, fingers, toes, feet, lips and tongue. The basic ones that toddlers need to develop are those in their fingers, hands and wrists. These allow children to hold a pen, to write, do buttons up, pick up small objects and turn a page for example. Fortunately […]
Craft Activities for 3 to 5-year-olds
Children love nothing better than getting messy, whether this be with paint, food, glue or the dreaded glitter. Some of the best craft activities for this age can also be used to incorporate some form of learning. This could be practicing letter and number formation, learning about volume and capacity or color mixing. Below are […]
Best Tech Gift for kids that an 11 Year old would adore
When you think of best tech gifts for an 11 year old boy, you more than likely think of the latest mobile phone or games console. However, with a little thinking outside the box, there are some great alternatives to the traditional tech for this age group. When looking at these tech gifts, there are […]
Benefits of Learning Through Play for kids
Although there are many benefits of play, the top three are: Play encourages relationship building Play encourages communication Play improves cognitive development Play belongs to all children and there are many exciting aspects to enjoy. Whether it’s a let’s pretend game, or with a special loved toy or a […]
Language Development Activities for Infants
Problem solving Three key areas are: Providing opportunities for hands-on exploration. Allowing children to find the solutions. Helping children find solutions to real-life problems. Language not only refers to the spoken word but it’s also about gestures, sounds, noises, and facial expressions. An infant will cry to express how it feels. However, during the very […]
Learning Through Play Activities : Theory, Examples, Benefits
Playing is an essential part of development and one of the main areas in which kids learn. In turn they’ll develop all their social physical and intellectual skills. When kids are focused on a game they’ll be learning ongoing life skills. Play underpins formal learning later in childhood, enabling the child to develop a self […]
Age Appropriate Activities for Toddlers
The toddler phase aged around 1 and 3 and is a difficult time as they want to put things in their mouths, and also have short attention spans, and play can be messy. They are becoming very interesting little people and will provide you with hours of fun frustration and happiness. It’s tiring but stay […]
Co-Operative Play Examples and Tips
This occurs around 36 to 48 months of age, and the main examples are that this type of play will create the correct grounding for life. It is a vital aspect as it teaches sharing, co-operation and dealing with disputes. This play helps the child to build meaningful friendships and uses all the skills the […]