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Learning Through Play: How Play Shapes Early Childhood Development

Early childhood education isn’t about setting a curriculum or hitting certain milestones. Here’s a look at the integral role of play in early education.

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4 Reasons to Encourage Sensory Play for Preschool Children

At Wollaston Child Care Center, we believe that learning should engage all aspects of a child’s development. This includes engaging all their senses through activities like sensory play.

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Learning Games to Keep Kids’ Brains Engaged This Summer

Learning games keep kids’ brains engaged and extend early childhood education beyond the classroom. Here are three simple ideas for learning games you can play this summer.

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Early Childhood Education and Care for the Planet

This Earth Day, include care for the planet in early childhood education! Here are three ways to teach kids about caring for the planet.

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3 Ways to Celebrate National Crayon Day with Preschool Kids

Every day is crayon day with preschool kids, but we want to take a moment to celebrate on March 31st! Here are three activities to do with your kids.

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3 Ways to Get Creative While Decorating Holiday Cookies

Decorating cookies is a holiday tradition in most families. It’s a fun (and tasty) holiday activity that becomes even more fun when your kids are old enough to participate.

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Make Care for the Planet Part of Early Childhood Education

Teach kids the importance of recycling this America Recycles Day! Have a look at these recycling FAQs that you can use to incorporate recycling into early childhood education.

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Get Creative with Your Halloween Costumes

Making Halloween costumes is supposed to be fun! Here are some ways to get creative with your costumes this year.

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3 Summer Activities That Are Technically Educational

There are plenty of activities you can do with your kids this summer that they won’t even realize are educational. You’ll have fun doing them, too, so you may even forget that you’re supposed to be learning with these activities!

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Make Memories This National Children’s Day

Celebrate what makes your child and your family special on National Children’s Day. Here are some ideas for fun activities.

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