Learning Through Play
Did you know there is a relationship between play and learning? Children love to play and, as they do, they’re exploring the world around them, building self-confidence, and practicing important skills crucial to brain development.
How Children Learn Through Play with Chris and Abby
Consider the relationship between play and learning as you play together!
There are lots of ways to build brain power through play—from memory games to word play, puzzles, and more!
Find resources, activities, and videos on how children learn through play.
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Parenting Moment: Imitating
Playing is learning! The way you play with children matters… your actions and words have power.
Parenting Moment: Reflecting
The way you talk with children matters… your words have power!
Parenting Moment: Enjoying!
Showing you enjoy your time together with your child builds your special bond. And when you’re being positive, your little one is more likely to do the same.
The Power of Following Children’s Lead
Joining children in their play offers so many opportunities to encourage, communicate, bond, spark and share joy, teach, show warmth and kindness, and help them thrive.
Parenting Moment: Describing
The way you talk with children matters! Your words have power.
Healthy Habits: Tips & Tools for Providers
Eating well and moving our bodies helps us stay healthy.
Learning Through Play: Tips & Tools for Providers
Children love to play—and as they do, we can help them explore the world around them and practice important skills.
Growing and Learning Through Play
Children love to play—and as they do, we can help them explore the world around them and practice important skills.
Play Cards
Children love to play—and as they do, we can help them explore the world around them and practice important skills.
Discover more resources for parents, caregivers, and providers.
Learning Through Routines
Ordinary moments such as getting dressed, preparing meals, cleaning up, or bedtime offer opportunities to build math, language, and other skills that prepare kids for school.
Childhood Milestones
So much brain development happens in the earliest years of life, and little ones thrive when they have lots of nurturing interactions with caring adults.
Physical Activity
Children love to move—anywhere, anytime! Being active together helps channel kids’ natural energy and keeps them healthy and strong.
