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The value of jungle gyms for children
Jungle gyms have long been a source of playful fun for children but, besides their entertainment value, jungle gyms provide children with an opportunity to develop their gross motor coordination skills as well as their fine motor coordination skills all while enjoying the freedom of outdoor play. |
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Why is a jungle gym a great investment for your child?
A jungle gym is a great investment, allowing your child to play outside but still within the safety of the home environment. |
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5 best free child games for your preschooler
Did you know some of the best learning tools for your kids are right at your fingertips, literally! |
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Play and development
In order to succeed at school, our children need to spend time outside playing as well as completing jigsaw puzzles and threading beads, any idea why? |
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Playing with your children
Some guidelines that will enhance the play and hopefully allow you to achieve that all important ‘quality time.’ |
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The value of pretend play for kids
Imaginative games and pretend play form a large part of a young child's world. Playing out everyday experiences and dressing up are ways for your child to express themselves at a time when they cannot use words. |
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The value of play for children
When did we begin placing so much priority on productivity and so little on leisure or on having a good time? |
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The benefit of hobbies for kids
If you spend a lot of your time on an activity at which you are highly capable and interested in, then you are likely to be a lot happier and healthier than those people who don't. The same can be said for children. |
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Fine motor play and development
Fine motor coordination refers to the coordination between limbs and eyes that allow a person to perform coordinated activities such as writing, drawing, cutting, tying shoe-laces, etc. |
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5 best family games for the dinner table
5 games to make family meal time fun, entertaining and memorable. |
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