Neurons and Neighborhoods...
📣 Our Faculty Director, Dr. Jack Shonkoff, is speaking at the National Conference of State Legislatures summit tomorrow at 10:30 AM EST 📣 Dr. Shonkoff will be discussing how the science of early childhood development has evolved since the landmark book "From Neurons to Neighborhoods" was released in 2000. Join the conversation to hear how the latest science can inform policy and practice in the field. ▶️ Find the livestream here: https://bit.ly/3DVtisV
Templaytes® offer basic shapes that can be assembled into lovely mosaics or traced. Carve a pumpkin for a fun family activity! 🎃 #Templaytes #FamilyFun
Halloween is all about fun and creativity! It's the perfect time to let children's imaginations soar, dress up, visit neighbors, trick AND treat, indulge in candy, and savor precious family moments. Embrace the spirit of Halloween and make cherished memories together. 🎃👻 #HalloweenFun #FamilyTime #templaytes
Exciting STEM opportunities for kids! Introducing the Elements of Principles of Design - including Line, Shape, and Color. These foundational elements help children make sense of the world around them, fostering a connection to their community through play. By offering open-ended play with shapes, the sheer amazement in the classroom is undeniable. Providing Templaytes® is a game changer, supporting cognitive development and empowering our youth. #STEM #Education #Kids #DesignPrinciples #templaytes
...' understanding the world around us and then being able to apply that to create new things.' Sandra Oh Lin
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of KiwiCo Clubs! Check out this video from our founder and CEO, Sandra Oh Lin, to learn all about this exciting new journey. After delivering over 50 million crates to families worldwide, we’ve learned so much about how to create experiences that are super fun and deeply enriching for kids of all ages. With our mission of inspiring the next generation of innovators in mind, we created KiwiCo Clubs — five learning journeys designed to help kids build skills and creative confidence. With hands-on projects that spark curiosity and creativity, KiwiCo Clubs takes that mission further, empowering more kids to become confident problem-solvers through tinkering, experimenting, and exploring the world around them. We're so excited to share KiwiCo Clubs with you and your families — let's tinker, create, and innovate together! https://lnkd.in/gCjCPKTv
Templaytes® offers a unique approach to learning for children K4 through high school. By using quality wooden geometric shapes, kids engage in hands-on activities that promote accuracy and precision. Unlike screens and CAD, this method ensures a complete learning experience. The STEAM curriculum not only teaches math but also addresses aesthetics and design principles, fostering a connection between learning and the community. Through play, children explore and experience math in a fun and engaging way. #steam #stem #cognitivedevelopment #education #templaytes
Drawing with Templaytes® 🎨 ; the tool to succeed. Toys can be short-lived, but not Templaytes®. These geometric shapes follow children throughout the milestones of development - from basic concepts to basic math, symmetry, and geometry. Templaytes® teaches it all, fostering imagination, creativity, and learning through play. #Templaytes #ChildDevelopment #Education #Creativity 🌟 #screenfree
There is so much we need to learn. Molecular Memories- interesting.
Children’s biological systems begin adapting to their environments in their earliest days, even before birth. These “molecular memories” shape children’s immune and cardiovascular systems, among others, well into adulthood. When we improve the environments around young children and pregnant people, we are not only supporting a child’s development but also their lifelong health. #PlaceMatters To learn more, check out our working paper, “Place Matters: The Environment We Create Shapes the Foundations of Healthy Development” https://bit.ly/3ZtjEWK
Life beyond Ms. Rachel 🌟 Templaytes® is a game changer in creative thought, innovation, and imagination. Empowering children with a key to success without screens boosts confidence and fosters innovation through idea generation. Let the party begin! 🚀 #Templaytes #Innovation #Creativity #ConfidenceBoost #stagebased #openendedplay #msrachel
Accuracy and Precision. If we equip kids with the right tools for success, they will excel. Let's prioritize setting attainable goals to avoid setting them up for failure. It's crucial to provide children with opportunities to build confidence, leading to increased engagement. By keeping them entertained, children can overcome obstacles with confidence and creativity. #Education #Success #Children #Engagement #templaytes
Empower children with skills that boost confidence and keep them engaged. Recent findings challenge the notion that a child's attention span is limited to 2 minutes per year of age. A 5-year-old defied this belief by successfully tracing, cutting, and pasting shapes with Templaytes®. This hands-on activity not only enhances fine motor skills but also promotes literacy development, as evidenced by the sentence: "My purple house has a red roof." #ChildDevelopment #Education #LiteracySkills #Templaytes
