Why Play = Learning
Play is a legitimate right of childhood, representing a crucial aspect of children’s physical, intellectual and social development. This topic will help you understand the benefits of play and why it should be an integral part of young children’s education.
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The importance of constructive play
Constructive play is what young children do naturally. While other forms of play can be justified as preparing children for later academic and life successes, constructive play should be encouraged and supported because it lets children simply be children. This, many believe, is the best possible preparation for later achievements.
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Video: Investigating Rocks – Program planning ideas for your program!
Preschool and toddler teachers describe how children engaged in a variety of learning activities while investigating the properties of rocks. Hear how the the teachers developed their plan, and see how much the children have fun and learn here.
Video: Investigating Balls – Program planning ideas for your program!
Preschool and toddler teachers describe how children engaged in a variety of learning activities while investigating the properties of balls. Hear how the the teachers developed their plan, and see how much the children have fun and learn
here.
Looking for free programming resources to download and print?
Twinkl has
multilingual resources and activity ideas that you can use with the children in your program!
Create a bucket-filling community!
Bucket Fillers helps create bucket-filling schools, families, workplaces and communities through books, presentations, products and free downloadable resources designed to help spread the message of positivity.
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Indoor Snowy Day Activities for Preschoolers
Think INSIDE the box! Bring the snow indoors with a variety of activities and containers that will please everyone!
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Materials/Equipment List for Preschool Child Care Centres
Healthy Child Manitoba has a
list of materials/equipment that you might find helpful when purchasing for your site!
Childhood 101
At
Childhood 101 you will find information, discussion and inspiration for play, learning and creativity with kids, recipe ideas, positive parenting and more...
Looking for ideas for creative play and learning?
Learning4kids is an online resource where parents, educators can find fun activities and play ideas that will help promote learning and development.
