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Category: Play

Container Play

Container Play

Young children love putting things in and dumping them out of containers!  This type of play can help your baby develop fine motor skills like picking up and letting go, as well as hand-eye coordination and basic, early math skills … Read more >>

Posted on December 8, 2022 by MarniPosted in Learn, PlayTagged early math, fine motor

Physical Play and Self Control

Physical Play and Self Control

Self-control is an important part of emotional development. It is what allows children to manage their feelings and regulate their behavior.

The University of Cambridge did an interesting review of 78 studies that had been conducted between 2007-2017. What they … Read more >>

Posted on May 30, 2022 by MarniPosted in Child Development, Move, PlayTagged dads, physical activity, play, self control

Cutting With Scissors

Cutting With Scissors

Cutting with scissors is a great art project AND a way to develop fine motor skills.
Using scissors builds finger strength and dexterity for later writing skills. There is also hand-eye coordination involved.

Most children really enjoy cutting with scissors. … Read more >>

Posted on May 30, 2022 by MarniPosted in Child Development, Create, PlayTagged activity, art, child development

Explore the Outdoors

Explore the Outdoors

4 Ways to Explore the outdoors with your children

Exploring the outdoors is a great way to inspire creativity, an appreciation for the natural world, breathe fresh air and get physically active as a family! According to Sanford Health outdoor … Read more >>

Posted on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 by MarniPosted in Move, PlayTagged nature

Sidewalk Chalk Alphabet Game

Sidewalk Chalk Alphabet Game

While the weather cooperates, getting outside with your children is a great way to connect as a family. Sidewalk chalk is a fun, educational outdoor game.

All you need is sidewalk chalk and a clear driveway or sidewalk.

Write all … Read more >>

Posted on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 by MarniPosted in Child Development, Create, PlayTagged activity, child development

Children and Nature

Children and Nature

There is nothing new with the idea that spending time in nature is beneficial. But a new analysis*, examining hundreds of studies, helps bring together the data and provides specifics on how it is beneficial.… Read more >>

Posted on March 26, 2020 by MarniPosted in PlayTagged nature

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