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Feb 1, 2023 3:50:09 PM

Body Awareness: Laying the Foundation for Motor Skill Mastery

Child development
“Head, shoulders, knees, and toes…” You probably know this song well, but did you know the lyrics and motions of the song help ...
Feb 1, 2023 3:36:55 PM

Perceptual Motor Skills in Early Childhood Development

Child development
For young children, playing and being physically active is about more than just staying healthy—it’s a crucial part of their ...
Feb 1, 2023 3:21:28 PM

Attachment Theory in Early Childhood Education

Child development
“But I don’t want to go!” If you’re a parent or primary caregiver of a young child, you may have heard some version of this ...
Feb 1, 2023 3:06:27 PM

Temporal Awareness: Understanding the Timing and Rhythms of Life

Child development
Temporal awareness is one of the building blocks of perceptual motor skills, or movement-related abilities that children need to ...
Jan 31, 2023 6:31:02 PM

Spatial Awareness: A Key to Movement Efficiency and Coordination

Child development
The world can be confusing for children as they discover and learn. However, they begin to understand more about their place ...
Jan 31, 2023 6:23:08 PM

Fitness and Physical Activities for Preschoolers

Child development
Preschoolers should be physically active throughout the day for holistic growth and development. Therefore, starting early is ...
Jan 30, 2023 9:40:38 AM

How to Promote Print Awareness

Child development
Before children learn to spell, read, or write, they must learn to recognize written and spoken sounds, manipulate books, and ...
Jan 27, 2023 4:00:00 PM

Unoccupied Play: What It Is & Why It’s Important to Your Newborn

Child development
The newborn stage is exhausting but rewarding. Watching your baby grow and discover their legs, arms, fingers, and toes is ...
Jan 27, 2023 3:00:00 PM

Onlooker Play: What It Is & Why It's Important for Your Toddler

Child development
As children grow, they progress through six different stages of play. After their solitary play stage, they move to the onlooker ...
Jan 27, 2023 12:00:00 PM

Stages of Play: A Teacher’s Guide to Play Theories

Child development
For children, playing is a fun, leisurely activity in pursuit of their interests. It’s also a crucial part of their development ...