Boom…. 21st century! This is an era when digital technologies have never evolved more and faster. The world is full of digital devices, and in almost every corner of the world, we can see some of this technology no matter what we do. From the most popular mobile communication device or some other form …
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) …
The benefits of playdough and clay for child development
Children adore clay and playdough Do you remember when you were playing with these soft, colorful toys? It is very important to encourage your child’s development with creative activities. Clay and playdough provide a lot of creative play for kids. Encourage Fine Motor Skill Development Fine motor skills (small muscles in the fingers, hands, toes, …
The Ages and Stages of Child Development
Contemporary understandings see development as a result of the interaction of biological and environmental factors, that is, experience. The most extensive theory of cognitive development in Piaget’s theory and its impact on the educational process of children in recent decades has been enormous. Development expectations will be described separately for four domain of development: intellectual …
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 …
Why do kids ask so many questions?
Statistics show that the stimulation of the environment in which a child grows up is a major factor affecting the occurrence, type, and frequency of questions. When children asking, they come to different knowledge about themselves and the world around them. Have you had situations where you failed to answer your child’s question? The question, …
Gifted and Talented Children with disabilities
A Parent’s View A gifted child can be bored in standard science classes because it’s easy for him or her. Other children are not able to follow him, to read books that talk about science and other topics at his level of understanding. For a gifted child with learning disabilities, it may be noted …
Gifted and talented children
What does it mean to be Gifted/Talented? Giftedness is something you cannot develop. Gifted children are born with the capacity for knowledge. For them, learning and understanding come naturally. For teachers and educational professionals, the process of identifying gifted and talented children may be a problem because they are not a homogeneous group. Giftedness …
Imaginative Play
Children love to dress up in costumes and play dramatic roles. They can choose anything; princess, driver, Cinderella, dinosaur… The moment they wear costumes, the whole world becomes another dimension. There is no limit to who, where or what they can be. Imaginative play is part of growing up every kid. The ability to pretend …
Making your own puppet
Puppetry is an old, traditional art The time and place of origin of the puppet theater have not been determined, but it can still be assumed that the various forms were created at different times in different places, and the mutual influence is difficult to determine. Already, ancient testimonies inform us of the attire …