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Has your child  ever started  to play  with a toy , and 5-minutes later  they are done ?  They want  to move  on to the next  thing.  They start  playing with that toy  and then the same  thing?  Yup , me too!  Frustrating  right?  Once I started to have more open ended  toys, I noticed a change .  This blog will talk about open ended  toys, benefits , and some  of my favorites ! Open-ended  toys are toys that children  can play  with that have multiple  uses.  They are never

P L A Y …a word described as having fun .  But, there’s a hidden   secret  behind play .  Ready for it? LEARNING .  Children learn   best  through play !  This blog post will talk about the two  types of play , examples  and benefits , and suggestions , strategies , and tips . Two Types   of   Play   You  Say! Yes , you read  that correctly .  There are multiple types of play ! Something I never realized until stepping foot into my classroom.  There is “ free play ” and “ int

Incorporating play-based learning, first  in my classroom and now  at home, was a total game changer ! Instantly, children were more engaged, stayed focused longer, and were eager to push  through challenges.  Learning isn’t just worksheets and memorization.  It can be joyful, creative, and full of exploration . In this post, I’ll share simple  and effective  play-based ideas that spark  curiosity, build  understanding, and help children fall in love  with learning! Why PLAY