Learning Begins When the Fun Starts
Sometimes all it takes is a game to help kids learn easier. All work and no play isn’t always the best way to help your child learn. Wouldn’t it be nice to just play for a…
Kindergartners Aren’t Getting Nearly Enough Play Time — Here’s Why It Matters
“Decoding word drills, practicing sight words, reading to yourself and then to a buddy, counting up to 100 by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s, practicing simple addition, counting money, completing science activities, and writing in journals.” This…
Growing Up With Books Boosts Child’s Education Attainment
Books are a great way to stimulate children’s minds and help them develop critical thinking skills. Books add value to your child’s life whether they’re board books or chapter books. A new study finds that children…
Making Play Beneficial for All. SimplyFun’s Approach to Autism
SimplyFun believes that all children have the opportunity to benefit from game play. For children on the autism spectrum, we focus on the child’s strengths and interests while providing suggestions that help offset common challenges. This…
Board Games and Autism – Building Skills and Connections Through Play
Board games can offer a wealth of benefits for children on the autism spectrum. They can help them to focus on their strengths, share their accomplishments, and connect with family and friends. Board games can even prepare…
You know what STEM is… but have you heard of STEAM?
STEAM students learn to solve problems, they just might change the world An interesting related concept to STEM is called STEAM. STEAM incorporates art/design as part of STEM skills. With the addition of art/design, children are…