Observe your children as they play Remember that the game is important and we need it because the game is: Not an obligation, children choose the game on their initiative, voluntarily they start and get involved in the game. They do not need to be reminded or additionally motivated to play! Is something that keeps …
Do you have a little artist?
Art Is A Process A child’s artistic expression is a way of communicating with himself, others and the world around him. And so if your child draws a circle and says it’s a dog, give him/her support and show that you believe it. Maybe he wants to draw a dog’s house… Encourage him to experiment …
Where is your child playing?
What makes a good play area for children? Playgrounds give place and structure for kids’ socialization, imaginative play, and physical activities. But not all playgrounds are creative anymore, and it seems that the spaces that are being designed are becoming increasingly unsuccessful in meeting children’s needs. Playing on playgrounds is what children need when they …
Growing up in a village or the city?
Is it better for children to grow up in a village or the city? Do you remember the days of your childhood when our grandparents took care of us in the village? All that freedom, playing outdoors all day, rosy cheeks, torn and soiled clothes at the end of the day, for the child that …
Snow Activities
In the winter, outdoor play is healthy Fresh air is good and healthy for everyone, mentally and physically. Children and adults spend a lot of time in the small indoor places, superheat and bad aerate, germs and the disease transmitted very quickly. Playing outside in the fresh air reduces the chance of infection expanding …
Make Christmas Magical
Christmas Story The happiest holiday is Christmas and it’s celebrated by many people all over the world. People of various faiths celebrate it in different ways. The Christmas story comes over from the Bible. December 24 is Christmas Eve and a lot of families come evening church services, often at midnight. All attention is …
Cooperative and Adventure Games
Cooperative Games Cooperative games are encouraging children to play with one another and allow everyone to win and succeed. They eliminate the fear of failure and it let children play for play’s sake. If they do not allow for elimination they will be fun and supportive. Through play, children build a sense of value, increase …
Children’s group games
The importance of games for children in the context of their social and linguistic development is widely acknowledged. Games are a valuable, fun and interesting way of helping children to work together and to raise the level of cooperative consciousness in the group. This can involve many different types of group interaction, such as Co-operative …
Exploring clay
For thousands of years, an important resource for society is clay, which is a natural material. It is widely used for utilitarian and decorative ceramics and is one of the oldest building materials. The first medium used for writing were clay tablets. In early education, clay plays a prominent role. Friedrich Froebel (1782 – 1852) …
Toys for primary school age 6, 7 and 8 years
ABILITIES AND INTERESTS Primary School Age 6, 7 and 8 Years Through play children learn, grow up and develop physically, mentally and socially. Toys are a tool that should serve the proper development of a child. A good choice of a toy is a very important part of parenting because it is closely linked …
Checklist for Toy Shopping
An important occupation for children is play. Children learn about the world and themselves through play. Toys are the tools of play. The right toy can engage a child’s sense of curiosity, creativity, and imagination. Play with toys also help children develop physically, mentally, and socially. Occupational therapy practitioners are experts in promoting participation in …
TOY SAFETY
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY… Everyone is responsible for protecting children from unsafe toys. Careful selection of toys and proper supervision of children at play is the best way to protect children from toy-related injuries Think Toy Safety: When buying toys Choose toys for your child very carefully. It is very important to keep in mind when buying …
Toys for preschoolers 3, 4 and 5 years
Play is a natural activity for every young child. Play provides many opportunities for children to learn and growp-hysically, mentally and socially. If play is the child’s work then toys are the child’s tools, and appropriate toys can help children do their work well. Young children explore objects in their envi- ronment by “mouthing” them. …
Toys for older Toddlers -2 years old
ABILITIES AND INTERESTS Toys for older toddlers 2 years old can be different but primarily is safety. It is a period when children put everything in their mouths and they can get hurt. Of the plush toys, cars, dolls, the most interesting thing for the child is going to nature. Weather does not always allow …
Choosing the right toys for your child
Why are toys so important in children’s lives? Is it something to take up the slack of a boring and lonely afternoon or is it to fan the spark of creative play? Something for fun or something that a kid will occupy and bypass? What do we ask, what do we need when choosing a …