Moving Minds: How Movement Fuels Children’s Learning and Development
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Moving Minds: How Movement Fuels Children’s Learning and Development

By: Jennifer Stein Jennifer is a communications expert, active play enthusiast, and proud mom to two. Have you ever noticed how alive kids feel when they’re zipping around the playground or busting a move? That’s because all that running, jumping, and dancing fires up their little brains, making those neural connections spark like a Fourth…

The Power of Positivity: supporting your child using Positive Psychology
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The Power of Positivity: supporting your child using Positive Psychology

By: Andie Stallman Positive psychology is an area of study that focuses on how and why people flourish. Originally coined by psychologist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Martin E. Seligman, in the late 90s, research and work in this area focus on positive individual traits, experiences, and institutions. While many therapies and mental…

Little Bodies, Big Play
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Little Bodies, Big Play

By Trevor Newton In preschool, big body play is crucial for skill development. As both an educator and a parent, I value providing opportunities for active play. The Big Blue Blocks from Imagination Playground offer a dynamic tool for fostering creativity and gross motor skills. Picture this: Dashel and Vivian, two spirited preschoolers, dive into…