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A Family Resource:  There’s More To Art Than Meets The Eye!

A Family Resource: There’s More To Art Than Meets The Eye!

by Admin | Nov 16, 2020 | Education & Development , Parent Resources , Purpose behind the Play

Linda Hunter, Senior Director of Education for Pretend City, Helps Parents Take A Closer Look At The Significance Of Their Children’s Art   Creating art is very important in child development as it’s often the simplest and most natural way for them to communicate what...
The Benefits of Bilingualism in Early Education

The Benefits of Bilingualism in Early Education

by Admin | Sep 14, 2020 | Education & Development , Parent Resources , Purpose behind the Play

Around age two, our children’s vocabulary rapidly explodes as they discover names for everything they experience. The development of language contributes to our children’s ability to process and understand the world around them. With an increased embracement of...
Supporting our Children as We Welcome the “New” School Year

Supporting our Children as We Welcome the “New” School Year

by Admin | Jul 20, 2020 | Education & Development , Parent Resources , Purpose behind the Play

We had some fun expectations! My five-year-old and I were excited about Back to School shopping, choosing her favorite pencil box, a backpack and for her first time, a lunch box. We were especially looking forward to, albeit a bit nervous, about the first day of...
Building Resilience During a Pandemic

Building Resilience During a Pandemic

by Admin | Jul 13, 2020 | Education & Development , Parent Resources , Purpose behind the Play

As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on, many parents have expressed concerns regarding their children’s emotional well-being and development. The trauma that constant change and uncertainty has brought into our youth’s lives may have lasting effects on their social and...

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