Articles in learn through play
The theme for the Friday Carnival over at Notes From Home this week is Christmas so I thought to share the alphabet poem we made using only Christmas words, which we then illustrated by painting the tree …
We had so much fun playing with Waxidoodles at the weekend. These modeling sticks coated with wax are great for young children to make animal shapes, letters and anything they wish. They are easy to …
I would like to welcome on board my lovely new sponsor The Happy Puzzle Company, a great place to find educational games and puzzles for kids of all ages. They also organize puzzle challenge days for …
Last month I wrote about a game I made to help my son with his English spelling. The Alphabet Bingo with hidden animal names was intended to have two levels of play; a beginner level …
Children learn through play, this is a popular topic among parents and educators. Playing hands on improves motor skills in young children, pretend play develops social skills and imagination, while arts and crafts projects make …
Before starting school my son liked numbers and basic calculations, but the minute he associated numbers with the big scary “Math’s” word it all changed. Sometimes I watch him staring at me with a lost …
The link up over at the Play Academy this week is all about messy play so I revisited some of the activities from my son’s preschool years — no that now we don’t have enough …
Ever since we have entered the world of iPhone apps we have taken advantage of the many educational apps available for kids of all ages and in multiple languages. Audio Books and engaging interactive games …
I have recently come across to the Happy Puzzle Company that operates as online shop and catalogue order. They have a large selection of puzzles and games divided by age group and subjects to make it easier for …
Once Upon an App are the developers behind some fantastic kids apps adapted from classic tales such as Animal Tales and The Tales of Peter Rabbit. To celebrate their one year anniversary they launched a …
Today’s craft is not our usual recycled craft, it is a game that I made for spelling words in a fun playful environment with more than one child playing. I drew the board out …
While I was looking for some cool iPhone apps of popular children songs for my young nephew I have come across LoeschWare who develop colourful apps for toddlers and preschoolers. I was absolutely taken …
