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Thinking & Creativity for Ages 3-5

 

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Creative Development in 3-5 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Support your child’s creativity now and set the stage to foster continued creative development in the future.
Academic Learning in 3-5 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Most 3- to 5-year-olds learn by hands-on interactions and, of course, by asking questions. Take a closer look.
Cognitive Development in 3-5 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
The preschool period is a time of rapid growth along a number of developmental measures, especially children’s thinking abilities, or cognition.
3 to 4: Let's Get Messy!
Preschoolers learn about life through mucky, muddy, hands-on play.

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7 Ways to Promote Play and Prepare Your Toddler for School
Many Kinds of "Gifted"
Find out if your child is gifted even if he's not an academic superstar.
Think About It: Critical Thinking
Use these tips to encourage your child’s critical thinking skills.
Let's Invent Something Together!
by Ellen Church
When you encourage creativity and problem-solving, you help your child develop skills that can be applied to everything she does.

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3 to 4: Let's Get Messy!
Preschoolers learn about life through mucky, muddy, hands-on play.
Taking Turns
Card and board games are fun ways for preschoolers to learn social skills.
5 Ways to Encourage a Love of Learning
Nurture your child's curiosity to foster a passion for learning.
Why Messy Is Good
Encourage your preschooler's innate creativity.

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