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Creativity & Play for Ages 3-5

 

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5 Ways to Encourage a Love of Learning
Nurture your child's curiosity to foster a passion for learning.
The Power of Pretend Play
Imagine along with your child to instill important developmental skills.
Imaginary Friends
Find out why kids have pretend pals and why you needn't worry.
Make the Most of Make-Believe
Find the tools to inspire imaginative play.
When Little Kids Play War
Pretend weapon play is normal, but it's still wise to limit kids' exposure to media violence.
All About Blocks
Give your child a solid learning foundation with these classroom and family favorites.
The Importance of Pretend Play
Encourage your child to use her imagination, it's not just fun, but builds learning skills too!
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.
Why Messy Is Good
Encourage your preschooler's innate creativity.
Playing to Learn
Understand and promote high-level, language-building play.
Express Yourself
by Ellen Church
Nurture your child's innate desire to create, express, and perform.
Mini-Writing Centers
by Amy Mascott
Find the top 10 must-haves where your children do their writing.
Why Play Outdoors?
Get outside! Your child will not only build her physical prowess, she'll boost social skills too.

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