Value of Cooperative Play: Working Together to Have Fun and Achieve Results
Play is a big idea. It’s not easy to define simply. So, let’s pick one way to look at it. Competitive versus cooperative play. As an example, most games are competitive. Basketball, soccer, chess and go…
The Importance Of Each Social Stage Of Play
Children go through different social stages of play. Each stage represents the transition into a new area of social skill, such as going from playing by yourself to learning to play with others. Throughout childhood, play…
Every Child Has The Right To Play
“The child shall have a full opportunity for play and recreation.” These are more than words – they are a declaration by the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights as a right of every child….
What Does it Mean to Play It Forward in February?
What does it mean to Play It Forward in February with SimplyFun? By definition, it’s an annual event where each February, Game Party hosts can donate games to non-profit organizations in their communities. But what it…
How Young Children Are Wired To Learn From Play
Having fun and playing is actually educational. You already know children love to play, but did you know that young children are actually wired to learn from play? Play isn’t just something enjoyable for kids….
Does Your Child Need Extra Help with Math?
Does Your Child Need Extra Help with Math? By Dr. Toni Linder “I hate math!” “I don’t get it!” Parents hear these words all the time when they help with math homework. Here are a few…