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The Healing Powers of Play

WebPlay is the child’s first language and it is how a child learns about the world. Play is the expression of the child’s most inner thoughts and deepest emotions; the more a child …

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The Project Approach to Teaching and Learning

WebThe Project Approach, then, is the method of teaching children through project investigations. Because project work follows an unpredictable path based on the …

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The Benefits of Mud Play

WebThis also contributes to a child’s sense of self, helping to build a strong inner sense of competency. Mud play is inclusive of all children. It allows children to play at their own …

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Importance of Outdoor Play for Young Children

WebOutdoor play also enables children to enjoy the natural environment and learn to seek out exercise, fresh air, and activity. There is something fundamentally healthy about using …

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What All Children Need

WebChildren need a mixture of direction and freedom, direction that mentors provide by guiding children to a positive direction and by providing the scaffolding (sequencing and steps) …

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Encouraging Risk Taking

WebWhen a child takes a risk and attempts something outside her comfort zone, she uses the higher-order thinking skills of application and synthesis—applying what she knows to …

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Why Movement Matters

WebWhy Movement Matters. In my 34 years as an education consultant specializing in children’s physical activity, I’ve come to accept that the majority of people will never see movement …

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Play Deprivation is a Serious Problem

WebThis classic quote from the developmental psychologist Brian Sutton-Smith sums up the powerful nature of the play experience, and at the same time touches on the awful …

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The Importance of Pretend Play in Natural Settings

WebPretend play is a sacred part of childhood. Furthermore, it has been proven to aid in children’s development in many areas. Outdoor play, a scarce opportunity for many …

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Supporting the Whole Child

WebCreating early learning spaces with nervous system health in mind is therefore imperative, and a key way to support the whole child. From the quality of the lighting to the …

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Helping Children Cope with Stress

WebHere are five strategies you can use to support young children in your classroom as they cope with stress. 1. Learn about the different kinds of stress. The causes of stress are …

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Meeting the Needs of Young Children with Developmental Delays

WebWhile meeting the unique needs of young children with developmental delays is complex and fraught with challenges, these are some general ideas to address the needs of this …

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Problem Solving Deficit Disorder

WebWhen children see themselves as problem finders and problem solvers, they develop curiosity about their world and confidence in their ability to figure things out for …

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Developmental Issues that Affect Behavior

WebInfants learn to cry when they are uncomfortable, hungry, or bored; and, like magic, someone appears. Toddlers learn to whine. Two year olds learn how to throw tantrums. …

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Commercial-free Childhood; an Interview with Susan Linn

WebSusan Linn | June 2012. Susan Linn is the director of the national advocacy group Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC), and an internationally acclaimed …

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