Tag Archives: play
Indoor Winter Activities for Your Little Ones
Posted on December 20, 2016 by Ladybug Child Care CenterIn these cold winter months, it’s easy to hibernate in your home and become less active. It’s important to keep your children active throughout the long winter. There are plenty of ways to keep your child moving around and discovering new skills through activities, games, and play. Here are 10 easy and...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Activities, Play, Preschool, Tips for Parents, ToddlerFour Developmental Benefits of Dramatic Play
Posted on September 10, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterAccording to experts, dramatic play is any type of play where “children assign and accept roles and act them out.” This means that whether your child likes to pretend to be a doctor or wants to be a mechanic working on their big wheel, they’re engaging in dramatic play. But dramatic play is about more ...Continue Reading
Filed Under: PlayDid You Know Dramatic Play Supports Literacy Development?
Posted on July 17, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterDramatic play, more commonly known as pretend play, is about more than just reenacting situations, engaging in imaginative activities, retelling stories, and singing songs. In fact, one of its most impressive benefits is the ability to support literacy and development in children. There are actually severa...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Early Childhood Education, PlayAge Appropriate Playgrounds are for More Than Just Fun
Posted on June 12, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterWhen it comes to playgrounds, age appropriate equipment is important to prevent injuries and give children activities that they can have fun doing. But, age appropriate playgrounds aren’t just about having fun! In fact, they aid in your child’s development in multiple ways, including: Emotional Develop...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Early Childhood Education, PlayWhy Age Appropriate Playgrounds Matter
Posted on April 17, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterWhen you visit most playgrounds with your children, it isn’t difficult to find fun activities to do. However, not all playgrounds are created equal. In fact, there are significant variations between what is considered appropriate for toddlers ages 6 months to 2 years, pre-school children ages 2 to 5 years,...Continue Reading
Filed Under: PlayThe Often Unnoticed Physical Benefits of Dramatic Play
Posted on April 10, 2015 by Ladybug Child Care CenterDramatic play is common for children. After all, what boys and girls don’t love playing dress-up, pretending to be a superhero, or imagining anything their heart desires? And while we understand and recognize that children develop their communication and imagination skills through these activities, what ...Continue Reading
Filed Under: Activities, Early Childhood Education