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Posted by Julie on January 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment
After their first birthday, children generally start to walk and form verbal words, which can offer lots of new opportunities for learning games. Games that give a toddler a chance to practice their new mobility skills and increasing vocabulary are both fun and educational.
Learn Through Play – During the second year, toddlers often enjoy expanding their social circle a bit to include other toddlers. Play dates can start to be introduced, although the concepts of sharing toys or playing... Click here to read more...
Posted by Julie on January 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Especially in early childhood, one of the main ways a child learns is by learning through play. But how do babies learn through play?
Play can help a child learn new things, improve their listening skills, develop gross and fine motor skills and coordination, and basically grow both mentally and physically. Almost everything a small child experiences can be a learning experience. By giving a child stimulating play activities, you will be increasing their opportunities for learning.
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Posted by Julie on January 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Are you putting your kids at a disadvantage by not enrolling them in any early childhood education?
During the first few years of life, a child’s exposure to learning opportunities is extremely important. By the time a child reaches the age of two, they have as many brain connections as an adult does, and this number will increase even more by the time the child reaches the age of three.
There probably isn’t any other time in a person’s life when there is such a potential for rapid... Click here to read more...
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