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7 Essential Life Skills Children Develop Through Play
To the casual observer, seeing children at play may not look like much at all — a fun and often silly way for kids to pass the time with their…
Making Playdough at Home
Join Mrs. Hilary as she shows you an easy way to make playdough at home with common household objects. Add essential oils for extra sensory stimulation! Basics Focus: Maximize Love,…
Play Ahead – Safekeeping
Every parent would like to feel they could keep their children completely safe from all harm. The reality is that in today’s increasingly complex and violent society this is not…
Relief Rubbing Art Activity
Join Cameron as he shows you a really simple way to create some cool art using cardboard and crayons!
Play Ahead – Self Esteem
Self-esteem is the value we place on ourselves. The opinions we have about ourselves influence everything we say and do. Our self-esteem often allows us to feel happy or sad,…
Play Ahead – Sibling Rivalry
Why can’t they just get along? Rivalry happens between children in most families. Having a brother or sister is wonderful, but it doesn’t mean they will always get along. Sibling…
Play at Home Guide: Count, Group, and Compare
Basics Focus: Count, Group, and Compare Here are some easy activities that can be used at home to engage your children, and continue learning through play. This is a great…
Play Ahead – What Children Need
Time In this fast-paced world, time is at a premium. But sharing your time with a child is one of the most loving things a parent can do for them.…
Play Ahead, Get Ahead
Posted May 13, 2019 RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – To the casual observer, seeing children at play may not look like much at all — a fun and often silly way…
Supporting Children with Special Needs
March 11, 2020 at 4:00 PM EDT – Updated March 11 at 4:00 PM A visit to the Children’s Museum is a recipe for fun and learning through play — for both…