Mar 2, 20222 minCore Concepts in Child DevelopmentScience and early childhood: why the first five years are so importantWelcome to March! So far this year we have explored two core concepts of early childhood development: 'You are Your Child’s First and...
Feb 11, 20221 minCore Concepts in Child DevelopmentImaginative play helps children express and explore ideasIn Discovery Community*, simple materials such as fabric help to promote imaginative thinking in children. One day, a scarf landed on the...
Feb 1, 20224 minCore Concepts in Child DevelopmentPlay is the work of children!Something crucial to healthy childhood development is too often overlooked in our busy scheduled lives today. This something isn’t...
Jan 7, 20222 minCore Concepts in Child DevelopmentYour child's first and most important teacher is ... YOU!Maybe you’re looking down at your first newborn in your arms or maybe you’re sending your third child off to kindergarten. In either case...
Oct 14, 20211 minPhysical LiteracyFour great benefits of outdoor playOutdoor activities are essential for children's development, but children are spending less time outdoors mostly due to a focus on...
Sep 13, 20211 minParent-Child ActivitiesLearning through play: 6 things to do with your childFrom the Head Start team Children are naturally curious and eager to learn about the world around them. Through play, they have the...
Sep 5, 20211 minParent-Child ActivitiesLet's Play: The Sound GameYou can help your child build their working memory, language skills, and self-control with this fun game! How to Play: Find a few objects...
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