Outdoor Play and Brain Development : Benefits and Tips
Being active not only allows body growth but also stimulates the brain. When kids find something that challenges the brain they’ll engage in activity without even thinking about it. When using sensory, physical and emotional action, then brain cells work faster. Even jumping over a log several times, the body is teaching the brain over […]
Baby Activities Month by Month ; The Concise Guide
In the first month the baby will be looking at things around her and she’ll react by gurgling and may even give a smile. Each progress at their own pace but you’ll see changes as the months go on. At 2 months, the baby (let’s call her Tiggy) is now giving little grinning toothless smiles, […]
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 […]
Cognitive Benefits of Play : Everything You Should Know
In the midst of all human development, cognitive growth plays a crucial part in the development of social, physical and emotional skills. A happy child is a healthy one and there’s nothing more refreshing than hearing the sounds of laughter with children, whether they’re playing in groups or alone. It’s a fairly easy recipe; essential […]
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 […]
Examples of learning through play and full Guide
Throughout the age groups play varies, however, the child is continually developing essential life skills. It’s interesting to observe groups of children and how they react. Take for example very young kids enjoying a messy play area with other children. Within this environment they’re using many skills from social to interactive and being adventurous. Their […]
Imaginative Play child Development; What You Need to Know
This is an exciting and very important area of a child’s well being, not just with scenarios imagined, as a child can often be happy playing with an imaginary friend, or toy. These wonderful games can often include members of the family being asked to join in; therefore it’s vital to do so, as the […]
2 year old development activities by Milestone
Milestones at 2 years of age are as follows: Social and emotional: The child may begin to show defiant behavior, will imitate behavior, or that of others, and begins to demonstrate increasing independence. Language milestones: From 2 years the child will repeat words heard in conversations, and use two to four word sentences. The child […]
12 Unique Sensory Activities for 2 Year Olds
Try to plan your day, especially during holiday times. Make a list of fun things to do outside of the home such as going to the park, and then check out all the ideas for sensory activity. There are so many and no child should ever have a bored expression. One great idea is to […]
How to Encourage Creativity in a Child ; 6 Useful Tips
Allow your child to freely express themselves whenever possible.Take every opportunity to provide your child with creative surroundings, situations and experiences, and even if you think it’s too over the top such as going to an Art Gallery, take them.They will be fascinated and will ask many questions, and who knows they may go on […]