From the perspective of a curious toddler, hands-on science experiments can be engaging and fun. And, from a parent’s point of view, experiments have additional benefits. They provide stimulating sensory experiences for toddlers while supporting their cognitive development. It’s a win-win scenario!
Wondering where to start? Check out these four ideas for fun science experiments for toddlers.
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Topics:
Child Development,
Skill Building,
Learning
For a century, people have been concerned about summer learning loss, with studies conducted to learn more about knowledge loss over summer breaks. Not surprisingly, as research has taken off, findings have become more nuanced; what happens during the summer, learning loss-wise, is affected by how students spend their time away from the classroom. It helps to have quality school resources and community support, which varies by location.
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Learning,
Summer Camp
The preschool years are crucial ones for healthy brain development, and so it’s important to focus on helping preschoolers engage with the world around them during this pivotal phase. But, how do preschoolers learn best? This post will share several ways — some of which may be surprising.
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Topics:
Child Development,
Learning,
Preschool
Kids are naturally curious, and science experiments are a useful way to foster this trait in children as young as preschoolers—and that’s just one of their many benefits.
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Topics:
Child Development,
Learning,
Preschool
Puzzles can be the perfect toy for preschoolers: not only are they fun, but they also help in their development in numerous ways. In fact, Empowered Parents lists more than a dozen of them!
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Topics:
Child Development,
Learning
While babies naturally grow more independent as toddlers, there are plenty of ways that parents can support this independence in their day-to-day activities. The result can be a toddler who is more secure and confident—and, yes, more independent.
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Topics:
Child Behavior,
Learning,
Toddler Care
Afterschool enrichment programs provide many opportunities and benefits for children. They give kids a chance to interact with each other in an educational setting that’s less formal… and safe.
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Topics:
Child Behavior,
Child Benefits,
Learning,
Afterschool
We’ve put together a child behavior checklist to help you handle some common behavioral issues you may be dealing with. If your children engage in any of these behaviors, here are some helpful tips on how you should respond.
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Topics:
Child Behavior,
Child Development,
Learning
Decreasing the risk of spreading germs for preschoolers is easier said than done.
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Topics:
Learning,
Preschool,
Health Tips