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PLAY is very under-rated. The depth of learning, development and understanding is phenomenal when children spend time playing. When it is done with a parent or caregiver, it is even more beneficial. Avoid underestimating the importance of PLAY and encourage free-play time and other types of open-ended play for your children. Want to be better at playtimes with your kids? We can help. ☎ text or call: 778-996-6535 #playtime #play #playing #freeplay #openendedplay #openendedplaytime #earlyyears #earlyyearseducation #earlyyears #earlyyearsplay #earlyyearsoutdoors #earlyyearslearning #childhooddevelopment #ChildhoodDevelop #parenting #parentingtips #parentinghacks

The Power of Play in Education❤️ Play isn't just about fun and games; it's a crucial component of a child's educational journey. Research consistently shows that play-based learning fosters cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Why is Play so Important? *Cognitive Development: Play encourages exploration, problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Children learn to experiment, take risks, and make decisions in a safe and supportive environment. *Social-Emotional Development: Through play, children develop communication, collaboration, empathy, and emotional regulation skills. They learn to negotiate, resolve conflicts, and understand different perspectives. *Physical Development: Active play promotes gross and fine motor skills, coordination, and physical fitness. It also helps children develop healthy habits and a positive relationship with their bodies. *Academic Skills: Play naturally integrates language, literacy, and numeracy concepts. Children learn to count, identify shapes and colors, and build vocabulary while having fun. *Motivation and Engagement: Playful activities spark curiosity, intrinsic motivation, and a love of learning. Children are more likely to be engaged and retain information when they are actively involved in the learning process. How to Incorporate Play in Education? 1. Create Playful Learning Environments: Design classrooms and outdoor spaces that encourage exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning. Provide a variety of open-ended materials and resources that children can manipulate and explore. 2. Integrate Play into Curriculum: Embed playful activities into lesson plans across subjects. Use games, simulations, role-playing, and other interactive approaches to make learning fun and engaging. 3. Allow for Child-Led Play: Give children time for unstructured, free play where they can follow their interests, experiment, and create their own learning experiences. 4. Encourage Collaboration and Communication: Facilitate group play activities that foster social interaction, communication, and cooperation. 5. Value Process Over Product: Focus on the learning process and the skills children develop through play, rather than the end result or product of their play activities. Let's harness the power of play to create joyful, meaningful, and effective learning experiences for all children!

As difficult as it is for some parents to believe, all children lie. Today's post reflects on the reasons for and ways to respond to lying. Check out my latest post https://wix.to/zqx7hwq #newblogpost #parenting #education #childhood

Invest in Your Child’s Future: Choose Tools Over Toys As parents, what we give our children shapes their future. Instead of buying toys, consider giving them tools that foster growth and self-reliance. Toys may entertain, but tools educate. By providing your children with development tools, you equip them with the skills and confidence needed for real-world challenges. Invest in their future—choose tools over toys. #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment #InvestInTheFuture #ToolsOverToys #SelfReliance #GrowthMindset

Mirror Effect: How Parental Actions Shape Children's Behavior Children imitate what they see and hear from their parents. They adopt similar behaviors and habits, reflecting their parents' actions and words. This highlights the powerful influence parents have on shaping their children's behavior and attitudes. #education #parenting #parentingtips #parents #childdevelopment #personslity #character #family #emotions #emotionalintelligence #schools #classroom

Children learn to make new friends in a playground. They learn to behave and engage with others. That is why every community consists of at least one playground for kids. #playtime #friendship #childdevelopment #learnthroughplay #earlylearning #playmatters #openendedplay #woodentoys #toysforkids #toyideas #openendedtoys #kidstoys #preschoolfun #ideasforkids #momlife #mumlife

Children learn to make new friends in a playground. They learn to behave and engage with others. That is why every community consists of at least one playground for kids. #playtime #friendship #childdevelopment #learnthroughplay #earlylearning #playmatters #openendedplay #woodentoys #toysforkids #toyideas #openendedtoys #kidstoys #preschoolfun #ideasforkids #momlife #mumlife

Children learn to make new friends in a playground. They learn to behave and engage with others. That is why every community consists of at least one playground for kids. #playtime #friendship #childdevelopment #learnthroughplay #earlylearning #playmatters #openendedplay #woodentoys #toysforkids #toyideas #openendedtoys #kidstoys #preschoolfun #ideasforkids #momlife #mumlife

Here at Mind Ninjas EQ, we value the feedback we receive from parents who entrust us with their children. Take a look at a testimonial from one of our parents who has witnessed firsthand the power of social-emotional learning within our program. 🥷 #mindsetmatters #sel #earlychildhood #mindninjaseq #education #parenting #bringeqhome #parentreview

Parents should make a habit of conversing with their child daily before a certain age... Through play children start producing language as they engage in ...... Come find out more.... #earlyliteracy #readingforkids #earlychildhoodeducation #readaloud #prereadingskills #earlylearning #literacymatters #toddlerreading #preschoolreading #kidsbooks #learningthroughplay #childdevelopment #parentingtips #earlyyears #booksforkids