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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Pop and Play with Elmo!
Wanna mix play and learning? Have your child read Pop and Play with Elmo! to explore counting and colors.
Sesame Street App
Download the free, official Sesame Street app to watch videos and play fun, educational games in a kid-safe, ad-free environment!
Another Monster at the End of this Book
This is an animated storybook app, which will humorously help teach your child early reading and logic skills.
The Beauty of Quiet Time Outdoors
Children can begin to recognize nature as a place they can find calm… and be calmed.
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.
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.
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.
