Category: Support Play

Playful Mindset Turns Chore Time into Play TIme

Playful Mindset Turns Chore Time into Play TIme

There’s no way around it: There are always chores to do and errands to run.
Those responsibilities don’t have to be a drag on an otherwise lovely day. What if, instead, they became a way to engage with kids and have some playful time together?

Tips for Tackling the Boredom Blahs

Tips for Tackling the Boredom Blahs

Kids are hard-wired to play. But even for children, the free and imaginative play that research shows is best for their development doesn’t always come easily. Sometimes their energy levels are low, daily frustrations are too high or they just can’t seem to find the inspiration to create their own fun. That’s when the dreaded “I’m bored” comes out.

Helping Kids Manage Stress

Helping Kids Manage Stress

While we can’t keep kids from feeling stressed, we can play a crucial role in helping kids feel safe and secure during stressful times.

Tips for Supporting Social-Emotional Learning in Kids

Tips for Supporting Social-Emotional Learning in Kids

Tips for Supporting Social-Emotional Learning in Kids The pandemic undeniably affected many kids’ social-emotional development. Some studies show that younger kids are often behind in developing the skills to identify and manage big emotions – critical skills for...
Benefits of Mud Play

Benefits of Mud Play

Playing with Mud: Why It’s Worth the Mess Mud is messy. It’s sloppy and squishy and dirty. But it’s also a great tool for discovery and growth through play. From supporting cognitive development to boosting creative thinking and self-confidence, it turns out...

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