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Holiday Presents for Four-Year-Olds
The best holiday gifts for four-year-olds are presents that combine learning with enjoyment.
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Pretend Play Develops Children's Social Skills
Play involving dress up and make believe develops a child's perspective taking skills and provides practice of important skills for social interactions.
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Teaching Pretend Play to Children With Autism
Children with autism need to be taught many skills, among them how to play. Play sets become an useful tool in helping to teach pretend play.
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Toddler Pretend Play Activities
There are simple things that parents or caregivers can do to encourage a toddler's developing pretend play abilities.
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Cardboard Box Crafts Books for Children
Reviews of kids' books about cardboard box crafts - cardboard craft indoor activities for children like making pretend play toys, cardboard playhouses, cardboard forts
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Back into the Routine After Halloween
Kids with ADHD and those on the autism spectrum thrive with the structure of a daily routine.
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Easy Ways to Encourage Imagination
Eight easy and fun ways to encourage children to use their imaginations using books, games, props or nothing at all!
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Educational and Cheap Toddler Toys
Looking for an alternative to expensive educational toys? Great developmentally-appropriate toy ideas for preschoolers are detailed. Promote learning on the cheap!
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Imagination in Kids is Important
Part one of a two-part series on imagination. This article explains why imagination helps kids learn about their world, cope with problems and become creative adults.
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The Upside Down Show
Noggin's newest show, a collaboration between Sesame Workshop and comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers, is a real winner for preschoolers.
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Lion Stick Puppet Activity for Preschool
March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb. Start the month off with this simple puppet project.
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Simple Gifts for Preschool Children
It seems like the array of toys for preschoolers gets larger every year. There are so many choices for parents. Here are a few gifts that are simple to make or buy.
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Cardboard Box Books for Babies and Toddlers
Review of children's picture books about cardboard moving boxes and how babies and toddlers can explore boxes and transform them into pretend play toys.
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Children's Picture Books About Cardboard Boxes
Reviews of children's picture books about kids trying cardboard box crafts like turning cardboard moving boxes into cardboard playhouses and other pretend play toys.
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King and Queen Art Theme for Children
When the weather outside is frightful and you and the kids are cooped up indoors, think royalty and get the children excited with these art projects.
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Microsoft Word Beginner Lessons - Lesson 4: Templates
This article gives detailed instructions on how to teach your child to use the different templates avaialable in Microsoft Word. These templates can be used to create items for pretend play and general practice on the computer.
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The Importance of Free Play
Children develop and grow as they experience a variety of activities and as they interact with the important adults in their life.
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Review of Sid the Science Kid
On September 1, 2008, PBS Kids launched its new children's television series Sid the Science Kid. This show's primary focus is all about science.
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Teach Preschoolers the Letter E
Preschool activities to increase recognition of the letter E and word egg, to identify and use the math vocabulary word dozen, and to make scientific observations.
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Preschool Playgroup Meeting Activity Success Tip
Parents planning preschool playgroup meetings might be surprised that some of the most popular children's play activities aren't age appropriate for preschoolers.
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Preschool Winter Dramatic Play
Teachers can provide a hands-on unit about winter for preschoolers by adding dramatic play items and books to the classroom.
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Jack's Big Music Show
In addition to regular appearances by Laurie Berkner, Jack will be visited by other musical guests including Steven Burns ("Steve" from Blue's Clues) and Lisa Loeb.
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Learning Through Play in Preschool
Through play, preschool teachers can enhance social and emotional learning in young children. This helps children learn cooperation, sharing, listening, and negotiation.
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Teaching Preschoolers the Letter C
Preschoolers can successfully learn to trace and write the letter C as well as recognize objects beginning with the letter C through simple, fun activities.
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Trick or Treat! II
Hosting a Halloween costume contest
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Comic Books and Young Children
Despite the evolution of comic book themes from child to adult-centered, comic book material that is suitable for children still abounds.
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Conquering a Home Invasion
Organizing the chaos in your home can be done with a few simple techniques! By using mapping, sorting and containment you can restore order and create an inviting environ
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Creating a Lamb Puppet in Preschool Classrooms
March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb! Try this simple lamb stick puppet in your preschool classroom.
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Doll Tent Craft for Kids
Kids can craft a doll tent or bean bag animal tent for camping themed birthday parties, slumber parties, Daisy Girl Scout meetings or as a rainy day craft activity.
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Early Diagnosis of Autism
The earlier the diagnosis of autism, the better the prognosis. Awareness to early warning signs increases the chances that children can develop normally.
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Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Kids
Concerned about the amount of sweets your child is getting? This Easter, consider these non-candy gift basket ideas for children and teens.
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Effective Special Needs Classroom Design
Special needs students will benefit from a classroom that is divided into focused learning stations, where natural exploration and hands-on learning is encouraged.
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Enjoying Downtown Wilmington with Kids
Every child loves the beach, but when they've had enough of sand and sun, head inland into the heart of this popular port city for family fun with maritime flair.
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Homeschool Physical Education
It can be a bit of a challenge to come up with a regular, balanced exercise program for your homeschooled kids, but a bit of creativity can solve your Phys Ed problems.
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How to Plan a Thomas the Train Birthday Party
With homeade train birthday invitations, candy-filled train birthday cake and train party supplies for decor, a Thomas the Train birthday party will be right on track
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How to Teach Thanksgiving to Kindergarten Kids
Kindergarten teachers can combine Social Studies and Language Arts instruction with a lesson plan teaching about the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag, and the first Thanksgiving.
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Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development in Infants and Children
Jean Piaget was one of the first theorists in developmental psychology to take a close look at how children think and reason.
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Play & Learn
How children learn through play.
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Preschool Crown Art Project
Create a regal hat fit for the little kings or queens in your early childhood classroom.
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Puppet Play in Daycare and Preschool
Using puppets is fun! Children will be able to explore new ideas and create many different situations with the puppets they make.
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The Role of Play in the Curriculum
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum in England (DfEs, 2007) supports a child-centred approach to learning. This means that children can learn through play.
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The World of Pirates, part 1
Pirates as we know them, fact or fiction, how has literature shaped the historical accuracy fo the time period of the piracy of the high seas?
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Toys that Inspire a Child's Imagination
Inexpensive gifts can be the best for children, especially open-ended toys that inspire imaginative play and encourage creative thinking.
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What is Selective Mutism?
Selective (or elective) mutism is a condition where a child is able to speak normally in certain settings, usually home, but is non-verbal in others, typically school.
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Barbie Converts to Islam
Read what I did when my parents gave my young daughter a Barbie Doll as a gift.
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Board Game Gift Ideas for Kids
Games make economical and creative gifts. The following are suggestions in three age categories.
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Christmas Presents for Two-Year-Olds
Christmas toys that are both educational and fun are best bets for two year olds. Simple and traditional toys best support the educational needs of young children.
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Eco-Friendly Christmas Toys 2008
Keep your children and your planet happy this year by buying toys that are made from sustainable or recycled materials and come in recyclable packaging.
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Gifts for Kids Who Love Pirates
These pirate themed toys, pajamas, books and more offer a variety of gift ideas for kids who are wild about pirates.
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Great Kids Craft Internet Sites
Kidscraftweekly.com is a resourceful website about crafting with toddlers and preschoolers.
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