Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Ph.D.,serves as H. Rodney Sharp Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware and has joint appointments in the Departments of Psychology and Linguistics. Her research focuses on how children learn language as well as on preschool education and the benefits of play. She has published 12 books, written over 100 papers, and presents… View Post
Find opportunities for play with collections Low surfaces. I love having different levels in the house. The LO loves to bring his collection of toys and play on different levels. We have floating stairs so he’ll stay there for a time and push them off the edge to fall downward. He uses the floor, the tables………….anywhere he can find. There… View Post
Spending the time to complete one of these sets really does pay off in the long term even if in the short term you feel like you’re going crazy. Why you may wonder do you see a picture of this castle! This castle and I have some history and time together. Let me go back to the beginning. Thomas……….the tank… View Post
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey and those who left comments for a chance to win a $10 Starbucks card! Winner: Mrs H Photo credit: liz_com1981 The survey results: 1. How did you hear about Play Activities? 70% Another website/newsletter/ezine 2. How often do you read the Play Activities blog? 40% each post 3. What type of… View Post
Today I have a bumper edition of articles and blogs. Yes what you see in the picture is what you find in the jar. Find how this picture links to play activities by listening to today’s show. Listen to today’s show by clicking on the triangle button at the bottom of this post; download the show and listen at your… View Post
There comes a time in every toddlers life when dumping and filling is the best thing ever to do. Now comes the battle because they don’t discriminate with what to dump or where they dump. Both those situations cause us as parents to be listening to those quiet times because although they are lovely for us they also can spell… View Post
Where do you buy your toys? There’s something about the local toy store like the one pictured below. This weekend we went out for brunch and found a new local toy store. (Not the one pictured) The only thing in my favour was that we were too early and the toy store opened later. Photo credit: Maryland Route 5 7… View Post
I’ve had this post in draft for a while and kept forgetting to finish it. Since it was my birthday this weekend it seems right to be a bit more reflective. Photo credit: juleanne Three years and 75 days ago I published my first blog post on here. I wrote about it recently and the anxiety that goes along with… View Post
Did you take the survey? Takes a minute. Thanks Click here to take the Play Activities survey __________________________ Today the guest post is by Kari of Active kids club. Listen to her interview at Raising playful tots show #17. Outdoor Playgroups Together we will move mountains A lot of the time it is hard to know how to start things…. View Post
” No bad weather only bad clothing!” Playgroups and gatherings for parents and children have been around for the longest time. What about having an outdoor playgroup? Imagine transferring activities outside and including outdoor activities in a regular club- rain, shine, snow or wind! Today’s interview is with Kari Svenneby founder of the website activekidsclub.com. Her website provides you with… View Post
There has been talk lately about talking directly to your child about race instead of hoping that they get the message that “We are all the same”. Whatever your take or stance on whether that last message is the right one or not we live in a diverse society. It’s up to us to teach and lead our children. Photo… View Post
It’s time to hear a bit more about you. I’ve tried a few new things recently and wanted your take on the direction of Play Activities. You come here for many different reasons. Since it’s 2010 and the year of the census I’m warming you up with a mini survey or is it getting you before you’re tired of filling… View Post
