Large Motor Skills for Young Children
Large (or Gross) Motor Skills for Young Children are an important facet of their growth and development! The ability to first crawl, then stand/walk/hop/balance are vital components of their overall …
The other night, I’m giving my almost-two-year-old a bath, and he is playing with bath paints (thank-you, #targetdollarbin). Instead of smearing the paint on the sides of the tub or …
In a parenting environment of ever-easy access to a plethora of advice, blogs, articles, and pseudo-science, the escalating pressure to provide even very young children with academic experiences can be …
Every person, whether they had a stick a truck or a doll, has played pretend. Play-acting is a crucial stage of human development, from infants learning to suck by mimicking …
We’re all passionate about our little ones becoming proficient with language! From our dramatic mouthing of “mama” to our exuberant reinforcement of early sounds, we understand the importance of great …
We love that our Exploratorium™ is full of innovative thinkers! Our Exploratorium™ teachers are planning some amazing experiences in their Circles and Spheres Inquiry this month! Check …
Early Educators talk a lot about “Learning through Play.” At Creative World School, we are passionate about nurturing the playfulness in young children… and capitalizing on the teachable moments that …
Whether it’s using scissors, finger painting, or drawing in sand, fine motor development is usually a natural part of the early childhood experience. The benefit of fine motor development extends …