It’s been exactly thirty minutes since my toddler started playing with non-Newtonian fluid. I don’t remember a time when he played on his own for more than ten minutes. I think I’ve already done everything I had planned, and now I’m just watching him with undisguised admiration. Yes, the non-Newtonian fluid is on his clothes, […]
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Have you ever observed how children lose track of time while playing in the garden? Building a mud castle, tending to an insect farm, or making a mud soup—during these activities, their skills, independence, and concentration are far more present than during indoor play. What influences the fact that, under certain conditions, children thrive, undertake
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Why Group Memory Games Matter for Cognitive Development Group memory games are typically based on the need for children to remember the location of cards, objects, or representations of objects within a defined game space. This simple yet playful concept makes them an excellent way to develop natural memory abilities. Short-term memory, which is strengthened
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Games with rules are the third of the four types of play outlined by Sara Smilansky, a developmental psychologist who studied how play develops in young children. The rest of the series is here: What are games with rules? When you think of games with rules, what comes to mind? Cricket? Snakes and Ladders? These
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Does your child like to play alone? Or do they enjoy engaging with others? The answer has as much to do with age as with personality type. One influential idea is that as children mature they progress through stages of play. The theory was originally proposed by Mildred Parten, an American researcher. What are the
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Magna tiles are definitely some of the favourites among children’s toys. Everyone loves them – from the youngest to the oldest, including boys, girls, and yes, even parents. They really encourage open-ended and independent play, allowing the kids to get creative, think critically, and develop their skills. The cool thing about their magnetic design is
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Take a moment to look around you. How many colors, shades and hues can you spot? A quick glance out of the window reveals a world of color that brings a vibrancy to life and influences our mood and emotions. Newborns have limited color recognition. Somewhere around 1 or 2 months of age, babies begin to
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Why should we, as parents, pay special attention to coordination-based physical activities? After all, young children are naturally active, aren’t they? If we spend more time on numbers and letters, children will make greater progress, right? Well… this is a common misconception we might have. By reading this article, you’ll discover that something as simple as
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When you notice your child deeply engrossed in her own world, playing on her own, you’re witnessing the magic of solitary play. Far from being an indicator of loneliness or exclusion, solitary play is a critical stage in your child’s developmental journey, filled with self-discovery, imagination, and creativity. The six stages of play Mildred Parten
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Imagine your little one eagerly arranging tiny pieces of furniture in a dollhouse, creating their own miniature world. Suddenly, a small conflict arises—two dolls both want the same sofa for their rooms. The child begins to explore this conflict, conducting a “discussion” between the dolls, and eventually arrives at a compromise. This seemingly simple moment
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