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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.
![Two adults and children are engaging in nature and outdoor activities.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USSI-PSEG-Article-Community-667x500.jpg)
Engaging Kids with Nature and Community: Outdoor Activities and Adventures
Learning to care for the environment starts with loving the natural world around you.
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Empowering Kids to Make a Big Impact in Their Communities
Learning about what makes a community is the first step in learning how to take care of our communities!
![Elmo and Abby's family is helping the community.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Video-GardenofSupport-667x500.jpg)
A Garden of Support
Communities can tackle big problems by working together!
![Julia and Julia's family helping the community.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Video-HelpingHomeNeighbohood-667x500.jpg)
Helping at Home, Helping the Neighborhood
Little acts can make a big difference.
![Little Neighbors Can Do Big Things.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Video-LittleNeighborsBigThings-667x500.jpg)
Little Neighbors Can Do Big Things
A new friend joins the Little Neighbors Club!
![Abby and Maggie Cadabby helping the community.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Video-LittleHelpersBigHelping-667x500.jpg)
Little Helpers, Big Helping
Kids are never too little to make a big difference!
![A Grown-up and child helping out in a community garden.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Webinar_LittleNeighbors-667x500.jpg)
Little Neighbors: Fostering Community Connection, Engagement, and Exploration