Why Play is Important
Play is a child’s work! It allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children, at an early age, learn how to interact with and in the world around them.
Books
"The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children." - Jim Trelease, expert in child literacy. Read aloud to children or have older children read aloud to you and take time to talk about the characters, plots and morals. Click on the icon for activities with books.
Balls
Balls have dynamics all their own! They bounce, roll when pushed, soar when thrown, move unassisted down a ramp and come to a complete stop. The dynamics of moving balls will help your child learn principles of physics and cause and effect. Click on the icon for activities with balls.
Blocks
Children build spatial understanding and math skills while engaged in block play. They learn about counting, equality, addition, subtraction, planning, patterns, volume, classification, area and measurement. When a parent engages with their child in block play it provides teaching moments for social skills, language and exploration. Click on the icon for activities with blocks.