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We have all heard that kids learn the best through play, but why is this so? What types of play are the most meaningful for children, and how can parents ensure that their child is getting the most out of their play time? Read on to find out just how important play time is for your child, and key ways to ensure that your child’s play benefits their early development.   

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In the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, it’s often difficult to find the time to help our children learn. While it might seem impossible to find the time to support your child’s early education, there are strategies that can help you find the time without sacrificing crucial tasks.  The following article will give you ways to support your little learners without taking up too much of your time.

Sometimes when we want the best for our children, we don’t think about how far we’re pushing them. Research has shown that letting kids work on skills at their own pace helps them to become more motivated and interested learners. Read the following article to learn more about letting children direct their own learning, and discover ways to support them while they explore their skills.

Sometimes when it comes to learning, we oftentimes forget the struggle of being a kid and learning everything from scratch. Despite our best efforts, sometimes kids face difficulty learning certain concepts or skills. This can lead to frustration, or even worse: giving up. Thankfully, there are many ways to combat challenges in learning. 

At a time when technology dominates our lives, it is important to remember the benefits that sensory learning has upon our little learners. One of the most exciting ways to support your child’s learning is to incorporate fun, messy sensory play into their everyday play. Here is a handful of ideas to help you get started.

We’ve all seen it on social media. Every so often, a post goes viral about an incomprehensible Common Core math problem that a highly educated parent couldn’t solve. Thankfully there are ways to prepare your preschooler. Even if your child won’t be learning Common Core, read on to find tips on how to help your child understand math in more depth.  

Children enjoy spending quality time with parents and family members, and there’s no better time to share meaningful experiences with one another than during the summer. Mix math skills with everyday family fun for a winning combination that will keep your kids’ brains sharp!

Avoid having to hear the dreaded “are we there yet?” on your road trip this summer! Kids need to be kept stimulated even while on vacation, and the best way to do that is to keep their minds active is with learning games that can be played in the car. Try out the enriching games on this list to keep your little travelers busy and learning.

What better way to improve kids’ vocabulary mastery than through fun and engaging play. Children love to play outdoors, and summer is ideal time to transform learning into a joyful activity. Here is a list of valuable takeaways to help your kids enlarge vocabulary during the summer break.