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Children learn through play, which makes it fun but also important to provide them with the building blocks for the lessons we want them to learn. Knight dress up can encourage kids to act out the qualities a knight is supposed to have, such as honesty, bravery, and kindness. Here are some important knights throughout history and today that your child will love to emulate through knight dress up. King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table Perhaps some of the first characters to come to mind when you think of knights are King Arthur and his knights of the...

Curiosity is a wonderful characteristic, as it is only by following curiosity have humans done things like sail across the ocean and land on the moon. But curiosity is something that must be nurtured like any other trait. One great way to nurture it in children is by promoting activities that spark kids' imagination. Here are three great ways of doing so: Two Great Ways To Spark Kids' Imagination Make Space for Creativity Much of parenting advice today causes heated debates due to opposing arguments on various topics, such as how the book Freakonomics explores how parents fall prey to the correlation vs. causation trap...

From Disney’s Neverland to the Muppets and everything in between, pirates have always captured the imaginations and hearts of children. They’ve been the subjects of everything from amusement park rides to books to movies and more. What is it about these swashbucklers that make kids so excited? A Brief History of Pirates The history of piracy begins over 2000 years ago in Ancient Greece. Sea robbers challenged and looted people along trade routes. They definitely couldn’t be mistaken for the good guys in history. The Golden Age of Piracy lasted for one hundred years beginning in 1620. Three of the most...

It’s important for childcare facilities to offer a safe and engaging environment for kids, and one of the easiest ways to do this is by promoting creative play. Creative play childcare supports childrens' development, teaches them skills they can apply to their lives, and helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. And the best part? It doesn’t require a big budget. Importance of Creative Play The use of creative play can help children to grow and develop in a variety of ways. Creativity - Creative play encourages childrens' imaginations, giving them a sense of wonder, while also teaching them to think outside...

  When it comes to childhood, one of the most iconic images is a toddler pushing a toy truck around. One hundred years ago, that truck might have been a carved wooden piece, while today, we have big-name toy manufacturers who create very authentic-looking toy racecars. While many kids will eventually put away their toy vehicles as they grow-up, quite a few will remain enamored with these types of toys for many more years -- including some who will start to take playing to the next level with racecar driver dress-up. Encouraging Creative Racecar Driver Play Encouraging your child to continue to play with...