It’s All Connected
There is so much you can do to help kids make lasting connections as their brains grow.
Play is a great brain-builder! As you explore the information in this interactive piece on play development, you can:
- Make a mental note of things you’re already doing to help kids learn and grow, like reading, singing, and pointing out things around you.
- Note common objects you can use to help kids make connections, such as a cup and a spoon to bang together to learn cause and effect.
- Notice how vital your role is in the importance of play in child development. It can make playtime so much more special and valuable when you interact with little ones, plant seeds of ideas, and help take their play to new levels.
- Take screenshots or jot down notes or questions when you see something you want to think more about.
Safe & Together
When families have to leave home in order to stay safe, it helps to remember that home is where the love is.
Bubble Time
A quiet activity such as blowing bubbles can help both children and adults breathe deeply, slow down… and calm down.
Crayon Power
Coloring together can soothe both children and grown-ups.
See You Later Alligator
A special, loving good-bye routine can make separations easier.
Friendship Bracelets
When it’s hard to be apart from those we love, the littlest things can become big reminders that someone loves us and is thinking of us.
Cloud Watching
Spending time outside can feel like a “reset” on the day.
Pillow Hugs
Hugging a pillow covered with an item of a loved one’s clothing can help comfort children when they’re missing them.
