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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Think of your child as a visitor from another planet—competent and curious, but witnessing everything for the first time. Their endless questions reflect their eagerness and natural desire to understand the mysterious world around them. They yearn to organize the observations, discoveries, and knowledge they gather to make sense of their surroundings. They use a
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The environment in which your child spends their time has a direct impact on their development and what they learn. This refers not only to the people they encounter and the situations related to them but also to the entire surrounding space. Seemingly trivial elements—such as the arrangement of furniture, the type and organization of
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Working in a nursery and preschool, I’ve never met a child who wasn’t interested in crafting in some way. Of course, I’ve encountered children, especially older ones, who stubbornly claimed they didn’t like drawing or refused to colour a winter snowman. However, those same children always found crafting activities they enjoyed and used the crayons
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Unoccupied play, though seemingly simple, plays a crucial role in your child’s early years. This type of play lays the foundation for various developmental milestones and offers parents a unique insight into their child’s world. By learning about unoccupied play, you will see your little one’s actions in a new light. You’ll discover how to support
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Summer is in full swing, and we continue our series of inspiring ideas for playing with children. Today, we invite you to the world of sand – a natural material that offers endless possibilities and is certainly associated with vacation fun. You probably remember it from your own childhood. Playing with sand is a classic