If you’re beginning to get weary of your little person telling you to be the Daddy while he’s the pregnant Mummy, and you must help him deliver that teddy bear, we have some encouraging news: pretend play, including role play, is highly beneficial for small kids. Here are eight reasons why. 1. It develops language […]
Little people have big imaginations and when left to their own devices, with a few simple materials, they can make big leaps and bounds developmentally. Here’s why open-ended play is important for growing kiddos.
On the surface, make-believe fun and dress-ups might seem like a giggle-inducing load of child’s play, but if you dig a little deeper you’ll discover that kids are learning big lessons as they try these pint-sized characters on for size. 1. Empathy What better way to put yourself in someone else’s shoes than by literally putting yourself in their shoes […]
The wonderful thing about playdough is that it is so versatile. With just a few extra bits and bobs, and a little bit of preparation, you can turn a ball of the soft squishy stuff into a wonderful game. We’ve gathered together a whole heap of awesome ideas, perfect for rainy days or heatwaves. And […]