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We were so excited to see these wooden wheelbarrows and mud tables roll in from @CommunityPlayUS to engage our 3- to 5-year-olds in sensory play, help develop fine and gross motor skills, and more. This was all made possible by an @Arthrex grant. Thank you! #earlylearning
Math Play with Loose Parts communityplaythings.com/reso…
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Supporting Sensory Development - great article to share with families in your #ece program communityplaythings.com/reso…
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Community Playthings retweeted
Put these finger puppets on the hands of children to capture their attention - and stimulate their imagination! Here's an easy way to do this.
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Stress for young children often translates into an uptick in challenging behaviors. How can caregivers help? communityplaythings.com/reso…
Take time to notice and orient children to the wonders of growing things. communityplaythings.com/reso…
Boredom can be a powerful incentive for children writes Rae Pica communityplaythings.com/reso…
How Do We Build Successful Kids?
Play hard. Move lots. Learn more. communityplaythings.com/reso…
Empower children to be problem solvers communityplaythings.com/reso…
Learned Optimism: A Critical Skill for Teaching and Learning communityplaythings.com/reso…
Young children do art for the joy of the experience. communityplaythings.com/reso…
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A positive #ECE learning environment needs to provide activities to support all aspects of growth communityplaythings.com/reso…
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Creating a Boy Friendly Learning Environment communityplaythings.com/reso…
What would childhood look like if children spent as much time outdoors as they do in front of screens? #1000hoursoutside communityplaythings.com/reso…
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Playing with the whole body, mind, and surroundings is a child’s job. Young children thrive when this fundamental need for whole body play can be met. What does this mean for educators and parents? ow.ly/mVs050uK3Rt #ECE #FirstDayOfSummer
Tips on setting up a Mud Play Area in your Outdoor Space communityplaythings.com/reso…
The Importance of Pretend Play in Natural Settings communityplaythings.com/reso…
How can supportive and responsive relationships be sustained over time? communityplaythings.com/reso…
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Early ed facilities often have to make the best of "leftover" facilities - buildings designed for other purposes, church basements, &, for @ChildCareAssoc, a bank! Hats off to Millbrook Community Preschool in NY for its thoughtful design! tinyurl.com/y3xrs537 #BestPlaces4Kids









