As spring peeks around the corner at us, it is time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Children naturally love being outdoors and now that the weather is nicer it’s easier to be outside more. Going for walks and listening to the sounds of nature has...
Not Just Play Children often migrate towards puddles whenever they come across one. Not only are puddles lots of fun to jump in they also have an educational component to them. Jumping in puddles is a gross motor development activity. Children are strengthening their...
Schemas are repeated behavior patterns that allow children to understand the world around them through play and exploration. Schemas are processes that we create by trial and error through experiences. Schemas help children make sense of the world. They allow us to...
As a Registered Early Childhood Educator and parent, I am constantly thinking of ways to get children to engage and explore with materials that will pique their interest, bring out their creativity, strengthen their problem-solving skills and build their self-esteem....