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, …
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 …
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 …
Puppet play introduces the child to multiple forms of play and creative activities. Such play enables the child to actively acquire and use the abilities important for communication and expression. They also direct the child in his or her way. Through puppet play, the child uses his independence, freedom, imagination, experiences, and feelings. The game …
The treasure hunt is a game that can be played in several ways, with different rules. It is all about looking for something (some object) and finding it (the treasure). The main goal is encourage children to explore and use a logical thinking. You need: paper and pen the object (the tresure) for hide * …
Why is it helpful for children to start adopting a foreign language at the earliest age? When it comes to learning a second, third language at an early age, everyone seems to have a picture of a two-year-old kid in a classroom with a book learning. The parents were declared ambitious, and it is …
Library It is very important to create a small place (a library) where a child can always read. If a child sees their parents reading, they will love the books. In childhood, there are always those wonderful moments spent in the mother’s, father’s hand, where favorite stories are read. This is of paramount importance …
Children’s mood In the mornings when children go to kindergarten, often the tense atmosphere due to parents being late for work passes without the opportunity and time to tell their children how they feel that day. It means a lot to them that when they come to kindergarten they see someone interested in their …
Planning games and activities should be organized according to the age and needs of the children. Younger children have a shorter range of attention and are just learning to coordinate their body, while older children may get bored with not having enough “challenges” in play or activities. Games are a valuable, fun, and interesting way …
What method do you use to educate your child? Maria Montessori Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman in Italy to obtain a doctorate. She developed an educational model (teaching methods) and bears his name, while in 1907 she taught a class of 50 poor students on the outskirts of Rome. Dr. Montessori, who previously worked …
Dirt and germs can be good for children. Children like to play outside in the mud, to build a castle out of mud and stones, to jump on the puddles of the pond, to roll down the hills until their clothes get dirty. But mothers and grandmothers usually greet their children in astonishment, resorting to …
We all grow up playing Kids play games that are familiar parts of our cultures. Play endures, even as it appears to change over time. Take, for example, peekaboo. A toddler pokes his head around the edge of an open doorway. We don’t think about it. We just say, “Peekaboo!” The toddler laughs, and …
