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THE GENIUS OF PLAY
6 Benefits of Play. Play isn’t all fun and games — it’s also an important teaching tool! Think of it as recess and study hall all rolled into one. Through play, kids learn how to interact with others and reach critical developmental milestones. 6 BENEFITS OF PLAY & YOUNG KIDS 5 Fun Gym Class Activities to Keep Kids Active During Virtual Learning. 6 Benefits of Play. Cognitive. Communication. Creative. Emotional. Physical. Social. Play Facts.THE GENIUS OF PLAY
How to play the Mother, May I Game: Line up each player shoulder to shoulder about a foot apart. The player who is “Mother” stands in front of the other players. Mother then calls on a child by name and gives them instructions so they can move forward. For instance, “Emma, take 2 GIANT steps forward.”. The child who is called onmust
SENSORY PLAY FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Sensory play is essential for all kids to learn how their bodies work, and how to process and interpret the world around them. Sometimes the reality of a special need, like Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorder, provides a few barriers, but the need and importance of sensory play remain the same for all BENEFITS OF PRETEND PLAY Provide background knowledge on the setting. 3. Ask the children to help create and gather appropriate props for the setting. 4. Create writing opportunities by having the kids make signs for the setting. 5. Identify words that are specific to the play setting. 6. Let children play and follow their lead. SUPPORTING SOCIAL PLAY: HELPING CHILDREN LEARN SOCIAL Besides having fun (which has value in itself!), children learn social skills that include: communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and perspective taking. Research shows that social skills help children succeed in school and in life, too. We can support children’s social skill development by playing with our kids and modeling the HOW TO HELP AUTISTIC CHILDREN WITH PLAY But you don’t need to be a professional to play with a child with autism. 5 tips to help interact in a meaningful way with a child with autism: Approach with ease and respect: While it is not necessary to be timid, children with autism may require a larger amount of personalspace.
PLAYING AND LEARNING IS A FAMILY ADVENTURE Playing and Learning is a Family Adventure. Heather is a play advocate, educator and a marketer currently International Brand Manager, Edx Education. She has lived and worked all around the world in Australia, Singapore, UAE and now the UK with her family. Heather completed her Masters in Business & Technology and originally trainedas an
5 PLAY ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PLAY WITH YOUR TACTILE Promote bonding, sensory processing, and support skill development: “I am the Sandwich or Taco” game – Pretend to make a big sandwich with your child as the main “stuffing.” If you child likes tight bear hugs and heavy blankets, use this physical play to provide the swaddle-effect that calms your child. HANGING ON THE MONKEY BARS: BENEFITS OF USING THE Activity on the playground lacks a defined goal and the equipment allows children to develop a wide variety of movements. Freedom of action: In sports, the child does what he is told. He cannot do something over and over again because that's what he likes to do. In contrast, on the playground, children can express creativity, exploreand repeat
THE GENIUS OF PLAY
6 Benefits of Play. Play isn’t all fun and games — it’s also an important teaching tool! Think of it as recess and study hall all rolled into one. Through play, kids learn how to interact with others and reach critical developmental milestones. 6 BENEFITS OF PLAY & YOUNG KIDS 5 Fun Gym Class Activities to Keep Kids Active During Virtual Learning. 6 Benefits of Play. Cognitive. Communication. Creative. Emotional. Physical. Social. Play Facts.THE GENIUS OF PLAY
How to play the Mother, May I Game: Line up each player shoulder to shoulder about a foot apart. The player who is “Mother” stands in front of the other players. Mother then calls on a child by name and gives them instructions so they can move forward. For instance, “Emma, take 2 GIANT steps forward.”. The child who is called onmust
SENSORY PLAY FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Sensory play is essential for all kids to learn how their bodies work, and how to process and interpret the world around them. Sometimes the reality of a special need, like Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorder, provides a few barriers, but the need and importance of sensory play remain the same for all BENEFITS OF PRETEND PLAY Provide background knowledge on the setting. 3. Ask the children to help create and gather appropriate props for the setting. 4. Create writing opportunities by having the kids make signs for the setting. 5. Identify words that are specific to the play setting. 6. Let children play and follow their lead. SUPPORTING SOCIAL PLAY: HELPING CHILDREN LEARN SOCIAL Besides having fun (which has value in itself!), children learn social skills that include: communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and perspective taking. Research shows that social skills help children succeed in school and in life, too. We can support children’s social skill development by playing with our kids and modeling the HOW TO HELP AUTISTIC CHILDREN WITH PLAY But you don’t need to be a professional to play with a child with autism. 5 tips to help interact in a meaningful way with a child with autism: Approach with ease and respect: While it is not necessary to be timid, children with autism may require a larger amount of personalspace.
PLAYING AND LEARNING IS A FAMILY ADVENTURE Playing and Learning is a Family Adventure. Heather is a play advocate, educator and a marketer currently International Brand Manager, Edx Education. She has lived and worked all around the world in Australia, Singapore, UAE and now the UK with her family. Heather completed her Masters in Business & Technology and originally trainedas an
5 PLAY ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PLAY WITH YOUR TACTILE Promote bonding, sensory processing, and support skill development: “I am the Sandwich or Taco” game – Pretend to make a big sandwich with your child as the main “stuffing.” If you child likes tight bear hugs and heavy blankets, use this physical play to provide the swaddle-effect that calms your child. HANGING ON THE MONKEY BARS: BENEFITS OF USING THE Activity on the playground lacks a defined goal and the equipment allows children to develop a wide variety of movements. Freedom of action: In sports, the child does what he is told. He cannot do something over and over again because that's what he likes to do. In contrast, on the playground, children can express creativity, exploreand repeat
DEVELOP PHYSICAL SKILLS Active play is critical for kids’ physical development. It helps children hone their coordination, balance, gross-motor skills (large movements like crawling and walking) and fine-motor skills (smaller movements like picking objects up). There’s tons of research about the health benefits of living an active lifestyle, and the same istrue
13 VIRTUAL PLAY IDEAS Mindfulness and exercise are popular ways to de-stress. Join in on a live virtual exercise class, play a dance music video, or cue up a martial arts or yoga session for the kids from YouTube. Even if it’s only for 10-15 minutes as a brain break from virtual learning and other work, physical play has a tremendous impact on overall attention THE BENEFITS OF PLAY-BASED PRESCHOOLS The preponderance of the research evidence continues to support play as an appropriate and valuable learning medium for young children. When looking for a child care or preschools for young children, parents will want to look for programs that offer a wide menu of play opportunities throughout the day. 7 ELEMENTS OF PLAY: SENSORY DEVELOPMENT In short, sensory stimulation, builds neural connections in the brain, supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving and social interaction skills, enhances memory, calms an anxious or frustrated child, helps child ENHANCE SOCIAL SKILLS Now That's Genius! Stay in the know on the latest in play ideas, tips, research and news. We will add your e-mail address to our mailing list. You can unsubscribe any time using the opt-out mechanism provided in each e-mail message or by contacting us. TOP 20 INDOOR ACTIVITIES TO GET KIDS UP AND MOVING Housework Hustle. Turn household chores into a dance party to clean it like you mean it. Dancing and singing together as kids straighten their rooms, put away their toys, make the beds, and more turns daily tasks into a fun and active bonding experience amongst families.Indoor Baseball.
THE GENIUS OF PLAY
Dress-up play is more than just physically wearing a costume. When “in character” kids role play. They imitate the character’s mannerisms and may even create their own special traits and themes, which encourages kids to “think outside of the box,” practice different emotions, and use their language skills to communicate too. STATE OF FLOW: THE BENEFITS OF CHILD-DIRECTED PLAY Co-authors from the Bay Area Discovery Museum, Amy Eisenmann, Early Education Advisor and Helen Hadani, Ph.D., Director of Research discuss the advantages of child-directed learning environments where children are motivated to learn because they are engaging in an activity for the sake of the experience. HANGING ON THE MONKEY BARS: BENEFITS OF USING THE Activity on the playground lacks a defined goal and the equipment allows children to develop a wide variety of movements. Freedom of action: In sports, the child does what he is told. He cannot do something over and over again because that's what he likes to do. In contrast, on the playground, children can express creativity, exploreand repeat
HOW TO BE AN ACTIVE ADVOCATE FOR PLAY Eight in 10 school principals report that recess has a positive impact on kids’ academic achievement. And kids living within one kilometer of a park or playground are five times more likely to be a healthy weight than kids farther away. The easiest way to be an advocate for play is to foster a culture of play in your living room, kitchen, orTHE GENIUS OF PLAY
6 Benefits of Play. Play isn’t all fun and games — it’s also an important teaching tool! Think of it as recess and study hall all rolled into one. Through play, kids learn how to interact with others and reach critical developmental milestones. 6 BENEFITS OF PLAY & YOUNG KIDS 5 Fun Gym Class Activities to Keep Kids Active During Virtual Learning. 6 Benefits of Play. Cognitive. Communication. Creative. Emotional. Physical. Social. Play Facts.THE GENIUS OF PLAY
How to play the Mother, May I Game: Line up each player shoulder to shoulder about a foot apart. The player who is “Mother” stands in front of the other players. Mother then calls on a child by name and gives them instructions so they can move forward. For instance, “Emma, take 2 GIANT steps forward.”. The child who is called onmust
SENSORY PLAY FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Sensory play is essential for all kids to learn how their bodies work, and how to process and interpret the world around them. Sometimes the reality of a special need, like Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorder, provides a few barriers, but the need and importance of sensory play remain the same for all BENEFITS OF PRETEND PLAY Provide background knowledge on the setting. 3. Ask the children to help create and gather appropriate props for the setting. 4. Create writing opportunities by having the kids make signs for the setting. 5. Identify words that are specific to the play setting. 6. Let children play and follow their lead. SUPPORTING SOCIAL PLAY: HELPING CHILDREN LEARN SOCIAL Besides having fun (which has value in itself!), children learn social skills that include: communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and perspective taking. Research shows that social skills help children succeed in school and in life, too. We can support children’s social skill development by playing with our kids and modeling the HOW TO HELP AUTISTIC CHILDREN WITH PLAY But you don’t need to be a professional to play with a child with autism. 5 tips to help interact in a meaningful way with a child with autism: Approach with ease and respect: While it is not necessary to be timid, children with autism may require a larger amount of personalspace.
PLAYING AND LEARNING IS A FAMILY ADVENTURE Playing and Learning is a Family Adventure. Heather is a play advocate, educator and a marketer currently International Brand Manager, Edx Education. She has lived and worked all around the world in Australia, Singapore, UAE and now the UK with her family. Heather completed her Masters in Business & Technology and originally trainedas an
5 PLAY ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PLAY WITH YOUR TACTILE Promote bonding, sensory processing, and support skill development: “I am the Sandwich or Taco” game – Pretend to make a big sandwich with your child as the main “stuffing.” If you child likes tight bear hugs and heavy blankets, use this physical play to provide the swaddle-effect that calms your child. HANGING ON THE MONKEY BARS: BENEFITS OF USING THE Activity on the playground lacks a defined goal and the equipment allows children to develop a wide variety of movements. Freedom of action: In sports, the child does what he is told. He cannot do something over and over again because that's what he likes to do. In contrast, on the playground, children can express creativity, exploreand repeat
THE GENIUS OF PLAY
6 Benefits of Play. Play isn’t all fun and games — it’s also an important teaching tool! Think of it as recess and study hall all rolled into one. Through play, kids learn how to interact with others and reach critical developmental milestones. 6 BENEFITS OF PLAY & YOUNG KIDS 5 Fun Gym Class Activities to Keep Kids Active During Virtual Learning. 6 Benefits of Play. Cognitive. Communication. Creative. Emotional. Physical. Social. Play Facts.THE GENIUS OF PLAY
How to play the Mother, May I Game: Line up each player shoulder to shoulder about a foot apart. The player who is “Mother” stands in front of the other players. Mother then calls on a child by name and gives them instructions so they can move forward. For instance, “Emma, take 2 GIANT steps forward.”. The child who is called onmust
SENSORY PLAY FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Sensory play is essential for all kids to learn how their bodies work, and how to process and interpret the world around them. Sometimes the reality of a special need, like Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorder, provides a few barriers, but the need and importance of sensory play remain the same for all BENEFITS OF PRETEND PLAY Provide background knowledge on the setting. 3. Ask the children to help create and gather appropriate props for the setting. 4. Create writing opportunities by having the kids make signs for the setting. 5. Identify words that are specific to the play setting. 6. Let children play and follow their lead. SUPPORTING SOCIAL PLAY: HELPING CHILDREN LEARN SOCIAL Besides having fun (which has value in itself!), children learn social skills that include: communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and perspective taking. Research shows that social skills help children succeed in school and in life, too. We can support children’s social skill development by playing with our kids and modeling the HOW TO HELP AUTISTIC CHILDREN WITH PLAY But you don’t need to be a professional to play with a child with autism. 5 tips to help interact in a meaningful way with a child with autism: Approach with ease and respect: While it is not necessary to be timid, children with autism may require a larger amount of personalspace.
PLAYING AND LEARNING IS A FAMILY ADVENTURE Playing and Learning is a Family Adventure. Heather is a play advocate, educator and a marketer currently International Brand Manager, Edx Education. She has lived and worked all around the world in Australia, Singapore, UAE and now the UK with her family. Heather completed her Masters in Business & Technology and originally trainedas an
5 PLAY ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PLAY WITH YOUR TACTILE Promote bonding, sensory processing, and support skill development: “I am the Sandwich or Taco” game – Pretend to make a big sandwich with your child as the main “stuffing.” If you child likes tight bear hugs and heavy blankets, use this physical play to provide the swaddle-effect that calms your child. HANGING ON THE MONKEY BARS: BENEFITS OF USING THE Activity on the playground lacks a defined goal and the equipment allows children to develop a wide variety of movements. Freedom of action: In sports, the child does what he is told. He cannot do something over and over again because that's what he likes to do. In contrast, on the playground, children can express creativity, exploreand repeat
THE GENIUS OF PLAY
The Genius of Play Team. From the small muscles required to move a toothbrush to the large muscle groups kids need to kick a ball, physical play is an essential part of helping little people grow into happy, healthy and independent big people. 13 VIRTUAL PLAY IDEAS Mindfulness and exercise are popular ways to de-stress. Join in on a live virtual exercise class, play a dance music video, or cue up a martial arts or yoga session for the kids from YouTube. Even if it’s only for 10-15 minutes as a brain break from virtual learning and other work, physical play has a tremendous impact on overall attention THE BENEFITS OF PLAY-BASED PRESCHOOLS The preponderance of the research evidence continues to support play as an appropriate and valuable learning medium for young children. When looking for a child care or preschools for young children, parents will want to look for programs that offer a wide menu of play opportunities throughout the day. STATE OF FLOW: THE BENEFITS OF CHILD-DIRECTED PLAY Co-authors from the Bay Area Discovery Museum, Amy Eisenmann, Early Education Advisor and Helen Hadani, Ph.D., Director of Research discuss the advantages of child-directed learning environments where children are motivated to learn because they are engaging in an activity for the sake of the experience. TOP 20 INDOOR ACTIVITIES TO GET KIDS UP AND MOVING Housework Hustle. Turn household chores into a dance party to clean it like you mean it. Dancing and singing together as kids straighten their rooms, put away their toys, make the beds, and more turns daily tasks into a fun and active bonding experience amongst families.Indoor Baseball.
7 ELEMENTS OF PLAY: SENSORY DEVELOPMENT In short, sensory stimulation, builds neural connections in the brain, supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving and social interaction skills, enhances memory, calms an anxious or frustrated child, helps childTHE GENIUS OF PLAY
Dress-up play is more than just physically wearing a costume. When “in character” kids role play. They imitate the character’s mannerisms and may even create their own special traits and themes, which encourages kids to “think outside of the box,” practice different emotions, and use their language skills to communicate too. 14 WAYS TO HELP TEENAGERS COPE DURING A CRISIS 5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety. Recognize that their anxiety is completely normal. Offer perspective so not to overestimate or underestimate the situation. Redirect their focus to helping others in the family. Focus on the facts and don’t get distracted by the HANGING ON THE MONKEY BARS: BENEFITS OF USING THE Activity on the playground lacks a defined goal and the equipment allows children to develop a wide variety of movements. Freedom of action: In sports, the child does what he is told. He cannot do something over and over again because that's what he likes to do. In contrast, on the playground, children can express creativity, exploreand repeat
HOW TO BE AN ACTIVE ADVOCATE FOR PLAY Eight in 10 school principals report that recess has a positive impact on kids’ academic achievement. And kids living within one kilometer of a park or playground are five times more likely to be a healthy weight than kids farther away. The easiest way to be an advocate for play is to foster a culture of play in your living room, kitchen, orTHE GENIUS OF PLAY
New Survey Finds Play is #1 on the List for Summer Plans. A survey of 2,000 parents polled both them and their children, aged 5–14, and asked kids what their ideal summer would look like. 6 BENEFITS OF PLAY & YOUNG KIDS Now That's Genius! Stay in the know on the latest in play ideas, tips, research and news. We will add your e-mail address to our mailing list. You can unsubscribe any time using the opt-out mechanism provided in each e-mail message or by contacting us.THE GENIUS OF PLAY
Now That's Genius! Stay in the know on the latest in play ideas, tips, research and news. We will add your e-mail address to our mailing list. You can unsubscribe any time using the opt-out mechanism provided in each e-mail message or by contacting us. SENSORY PLAY FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Sensory play is essential for all kids to learn how their bodies work, and how to process and interpret the world around them. Sometimes the reality of a special need, like Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorder, provides a few barriers, but the need and importance of sensory play remain the same for all PLAYING AND LEARNING IS A FAMILY ADVENTURE Encourage regular play-based learning for children in the early years by focusing on learning through play in a fun and interactive way. It may be child’s play, but simple ideas can have a beneficial effect on learning areas including fine and gross motor skills and social and emotional development. 14 WAYS TO HELP TEENAGERS COPE DURING A CRISIS The pandemic crisis has been complicated for all to emotionally cope with. Adjusting to a “new normal” has been a challenge, amidst feelings of frustration, fear, anxiety, anger and sadness. HOW TO HELP AUTISTIC CHILDREN WITH PLAY Let your child be in charge. Have him/her pick the activity instead of introducing them to a new one. If you child needs help with demonstrate of a toy, don’t be afraid to show them how to do use it. BENEFITS OF PRETEND PLAY 1. Choose a play setting kids are familiar with like a grocery store 2. Provide background knowledge on the setting 3. Ask the children to help create and gather appropriate props for the setting. BOOSTING BRAIN POWER: PLAYING A GAME CAN DO ALL THAT! Leading Emotional Dynamics expert, Erik Fisher, Ph.D., aka Dr. E, has been changing the lives of children, teens and adults for two decades. HANGING ON THE MONKEY BARS: BENEFITS OF USING THE Ya'ara Bashan Haham explains the benefits of using neighborhood playgrounds to foster many important life skills in children.THE GENIUS OF PLAY
New Survey Finds Play is #1 on the List for Summer Plans. A survey of 2,000 parents polled both them and their children, aged 5–14, and asked kids what their ideal summer would look like. 6 BENEFITS OF PLAY & YOUNG KIDS Now That's Genius! Stay in the know on the latest in play ideas, tips, research and news. We will add your e-mail address to our mailing list. You can unsubscribe any time using the opt-out mechanism provided in each e-mail message or by contacting us.THE GENIUS OF PLAY
Now That's Genius! Stay in the know on the latest in play ideas, tips, research and news. We will add your e-mail address to our mailing list. You can unsubscribe any time using the opt-out mechanism provided in each e-mail message or by contacting us. SENSORY PLAY FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Sensory play is essential for all kids to learn how their bodies work, and how to process and interpret the world around them. Sometimes the reality of a special need, like Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorder, provides a few barriers, but the need and importance of sensory play remain the same for all PLAYING AND LEARNING IS A FAMILY ADVENTURE Encourage regular play-based learning for children in the early years by focusing on learning through play in a fun and interactive way. It may be child’s play, but simple ideas can have a beneficial effect on learning areas including fine and gross motor skills and social and emotional development. 14 WAYS TO HELP TEENAGERS COPE DURING A CRISIS The pandemic crisis has been complicated for all to emotionally cope with. Adjusting to a “new normal” has been a challenge, amidst feelings of frustration, fear, anxiety, anger and sadness. HOW TO HELP AUTISTIC CHILDREN WITH PLAY Let your child be in charge. Have him/her pick the activity instead of introducing them to a new one. If you child needs help with demonstrate of a toy, don’t be afraid to show them how to do use it. BENEFITS OF PRETEND PLAY 1. Choose a play setting kids are familiar with like a grocery store 2. Provide background knowledge on the setting 3. Ask the children to help create and gather appropriate props for the setting. BOOSTING BRAIN POWER: PLAYING A GAME CAN DO ALL THAT! Leading Emotional Dynamics expert, Erik Fisher, Ph.D., aka Dr. E, has been changing the lives of children, teens and adults for two decades. HANGING ON THE MONKEY BARS: BENEFITS OF USING THE Ya'ara Bashan Haham explains the benefits of using neighborhood playgrounds to foster many important life skills in children.THE GENIUS OF PLAY
The Genius of Play Team. From the small muscles required to move a toothbrush to the large muscle groups kids need to kick a ball, physical play is an essential part of helping little people grow into happy, healthy and independent big people. DEVELOP PHYSICAL SKILLS Picture a toddler crawling toward his favorite stuffed animal, or a little girl climbing the jungle gym at recess – when you think about it, physical play is one of the most memorable aspects of childhood. 4 WAYS TO BOOST LANGUAGE SKILLS THROUGH PLAYING GAMES Playing Card Games with Little Ones Has Big Benefits. Cognitive Skills – identifying numbers, shapes and symbols and matching “like with like”. Emotional Skills – learning how to lose while still having fun. Social Skills – promotes turn taking and conversations. Gross & Fine Motor Skills – holding and manipulating a handful of cards involves plenty of practice TOP 20 INDOOR ACTIVITIES TO GET KIDS UP AND MOVING Being cooped up inside with the kids is no excuse not to have fun. No matter the reason for staying inside, there’s still plenty of fun ways to keep the kids active and entertained—and perhaps everyone from going too stir-crazy. LEARN HOW TO PROCESS AND EXPRESS KIDS EMOTION Imagine a world where kids can eat cookies for breakfast, or one that’s free of frightening spiders! The magic of play gives kids the power to eliminate things from their pretend scenarios that frighten them, and they can safely act out what is otherwise forbidden. 7 ELEMENTS OF PLAY: SENSORY DEVELOPMENT 7 Elements of Play & How They Impact Learning in the Classroom Element #7: Sensory Development. by Deborah Stevens-Smith View Bio & JamiMurdock View Bio
THE BENEFITS OF PLAY-BASED PRESCHOOLS The preponderance of the research evidence continues to support play as an appropriate and valuable learning medium for young children. When looking for a child care or preschools for young children, parents will want to look for programs that offer a wide menu of play opportunities throughout the day.REDISCOVERING PLAY
Now That's Genius! Stay in the know on the latest in play ideas, tips, research and news. We will add your e-mail address to our mailing list. You can unsubscribe any time using the opt-out mechanism provided in each e-mail message or by contacting us. SUPPORTING SOCIAL PLAY: HELPING CHILDREN LEARN SOCIAL Expert advice from Diane Goyette, Child Development Specialist, details why playing with your child is a great way to help them learn how to share, take turns, and join in a group of children playing! BOOSTING BRAIN POWER: PLAYING A GAME CAN DO ALL THAT! Leading Emotional Dynamics expert, Erik Fisher, Ph.D., aka Dr. E, has been changing the lives of children, teens and adults for two decades.THE GENIUS OF PLAY
6 Benefits of Play. Play isn’t all fun and games — it’s also an important teaching tool! Think of it as recess and study hall all rolled into one. Through play, kids learn how to interact with others and reach critical developmental milestones. 6 BENEFITS OF PLAY & YOUNG KIDS 5 Fun Gym Class Activities to Keep Kids Active During Virtual Learning. 6 Benefits of Play. Cognitive. Communication. Creative. Emotional. Physical. Social. Play Facts.THE GENIUS OF PLAY
How to play the Mother, May I Game: Line up each player shoulder to shoulder about a foot apart. The player who is “Mother” stands in front of the other players. Mother then calls on a child by name and gives them instructions so they can move forward. For instance, “Emma, take 2 GIANT steps forward.”. The child who is called onmust
SENSORY PLAY FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Sensory play is essential for all kids to learn how their bodies work, and how to process and interpret the world around them. Sometimes the reality of a special need, like Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorder, provides a few barriers, but the need and importance of sensory play remain the same for all SUPPORTING SOCIAL PLAY: HELPING CHILDREN LEARN SOCIAL Besides having fun (which has value in itself!), children learn social skills that include: communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and perspective taking. Research shows that social skills help children succeed in school and in life, too. We can support children’s social skill development by playing with our kids and modeling the TOP 20 INDOOR ACTIVITIES TO GET KIDS UP AND MOVING Housework Hustle. Turn household chores into a dance party to clean it like you mean it. Dancing and singing together as kids straighten their rooms, put away their toys, make the beds, and more turns daily tasks into a fun and active bonding experience amongst families.Indoor Baseball.
HOW TO HELP AUTISTIC CHILDREN WITH PLAY But you don’t need to be a professional to play with a child with autism. 5 tips to help interact in a meaningful way with a child with autism: Approach with ease and respect: While it is not necessary to be timid, children with autism may require a larger amount of personalspace.
BENEFITS OF PRETEND PLAY Choose a play setting kids are familiar with like a grocery store. 2. Provide background knowledge on the setting. 3. Ask the children to help create and gather appropriate props for the setting. 4. Create writing opportunities by having the kids make signs for the setting.5.
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Dress-up play is more than just physically wearing a costume. When “in character” kids role play. They imitate the character’s mannerisms and may even create their own special traits and themes, which encourages kids to “think outside of the box,” practice different emotions, and use their language skills to communicate too. PLAYING AND LEARNING IS A FAMILY ADVENTURE Playing and Learning is a Family Adventure. Heather is a play advocate, educator and a marketer currently International Brand Manager, Edx Education. She has lived and worked all around the world in Australia, Singapore, UAE and now the UK with her family. Heather completed her Masters in Business & Technology and originally trainedas an
THE GENIUS OF PLAY
6 Benefits of Play. Play isn’t all fun and games — it’s also an important teaching tool! Think of it as recess and study hall all rolled into one. Through play, kids learn how to interact with others and reach critical developmental milestones. 6 BENEFITS OF PLAY & YOUNG KIDS 5 Fun Gym Class Activities to Keep Kids Active During Virtual Learning. 6 Benefits of Play. Cognitive. Communication. Creative. Emotional. Physical. Social. Play Facts.THE GENIUS OF PLAY
How to play the Mother, May I Game: Line up each player shoulder to shoulder about a foot apart. The player who is “Mother” stands in front of the other players. Mother then calls on a child by name and gives them instructions so they can move forward. For instance, “Emma, take 2 GIANT steps forward.”. The child who is called onmust
SENSORY PLAY FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Sensory play is essential for all kids to learn how their bodies work, and how to process and interpret the world around them. Sometimes the reality of a special need, like Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorder, provides a few barriers, but the need and importance of sensory play remain the same for all SUPPORTING SOCIAL PLAY: HELPING CHILDREN LEARN SOCIAL Besides having fun (which has value in itself!), children learn social skills that include: communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and perspective taking. Research shows that social skills help children succeed in school and in life, too. We can support children’s social skill development by playing with our kids and modeling the TOP 20 INDOOR ACTIVITIES TO GET KIDS UP AND MOVING Housework Hustle. Turn household chores into a dance party to clean it like you mean it. Dancing and singing together as kids straighten their rooms, put away their toys, make the beds, and more turns daily tasks into a fun and active bonding experience amongst families.Indoor Baseball.
HOW TO HELP AUTISTIC CHILDREN WITH PLAY But you don’t need to be a professional to play with a child with autism. 5 tips to help interact in a meaningful way with a child with autism: Approach with ease and respect: While it is not necessary to be timid, children with autism may require a larger amount of personalspace.
BENEFITS OF PRETEND PLAY Choose a play setting kids are familiar with like a grocery store. 2. Provide background knowledge on the setting. 3. Ask the children to help create and gather appropriate props for the setting. 4. Create writing opportunities by having the kids make signs for the setting.5.
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Dress-up play is more than just physically wearing a costume. When “in character” kids role play. They imitate the character’s mannerisms and may even create their own special traits and themes, which encourages kids to “think outside of the box,” practice different emotions, and use their language skills to communicate too. PLAYING AND LEARNING IS A FAMILY ADVENTURE Playing and Learning is a Family Adventure. Heather is a play advocate, educator and a marketer currently International Brand Manager, Edx Education. She has lived and worked all around the world in Australia, Singapore, UAE and now the UK with her family. Heather completed her Masters in Business & Technology and originally trainedas an
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The Genius of Play Team. From the small muscles required to move a toothbrush to the large muscle groups kids need to kick a ball, physical play is an essential part of helping little people grow into happy, healthy and independent big people. DEVELOP PHYSICAL SKILLS Active play is critical for kids’ physical development. It helps children hone their coordination, balance, gross-motor skills (large movements like crawling and walking) and fine-motor skills (smaller movements like picking objects up). There’s tons of research about the health benefits of living an active lifestyle, and the same istrue
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Now That's Genius! Stay in the know on the latest in play ideas, tips, research and news. We will add your e-mail address to our mailing list. You can unsubscribe any time using the opt-out mechanism provided in each e-mail message or by contacting us. 4 WAYS TO BOOST LANGUAGE SKILLS THROUGH PLAYING GAMES Playing Card Games with Little Ones Has Big Benefits. Cognitive Skills – identifying numbers, shapes and symbols and matching “like with like”. Emotional Skills – learning how to lose while still having fun. Social Skills – promotes turn taking and conversations. Gross & Fine Motor Skills – holding and manipulating a handful of cards involves plenty of practice LEARN HOW TO PROCESS AND EXPRESS KIDS EMOTION Through play, kids learn to cope with their emotions as they act out fear, frustration, anger and aggression in a situation they control. It’s also a chance for them to practice empathy and understanding. Plus, by giving kids a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, play 7 ELEMENTS OF PLAY: SENSORY DEVELOPMENT In short, sensory stimulation, builds neural connections in the brain, supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving and social interaction skills, enhances memory, calms an anxious or frustrated child, helps child 14 REASONS TO PLAY AT EVERY AGE Dr. Amanda Gummer, founder of Fundamentally Children, the UK’s leading source of expert, independent advice on child development and play, shares why play is an important part of life, not only during childhood but into adulthood and later in life. THE BENEFITS OF PLAY-BASED PRESCHOOLS The preponderance of the research evidence continues to support play as an appropriate and valuable learning medium for young children. When looking for a child care or preschools for young children, parents will want to look for programs that offer a wide menu of play opportunities throughout the day.REDISCOVERING PLAY
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Play isn’t all fun and games — it’s also an important teaching tool! Think of it as recess and study hall all rolled into one. Through play, kids learn how to interact with others and reach critical developmental milestones.Previous
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