As the weather warms up, more and more people are heading to the beach to enjoy the warm sun and have some family fun. Have you ever wondered why people feel so drawn to the beach? Research has revealed that beaches are incredibly alluring to us humans because they makes...
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All people come with a unique set of skills and abilities – it’s what makes our human race so wonderfully diverse. For children, it can be difficult to accept that some things come more naturally than others and difficult to face challenges that are hard. When a child often says...
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Have you ever watched a two-year-old with a hammer? I’m not talking about a brightly colored plastic hammer that makes squeaking noises when you hit something with it. No. I am talking about a real hammer – made of metal and wood. When you watch a young child pick up...
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A survey conducted in the UK revealed that over half of British adults found that their fondest childhood memories involved play and exploration outdoors. In recent times, there have been some concerns raised surrounding the smaller amounts of time that children are spending outside in contrast to the larger amounts...
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Have you ever visited a child care centre or preschool? One thing you are sure to find there is a purpose-built sand play area or ‘sandpit’. It is no secret that children absolutely love playing in sand and fortunately, there are so many benefits to learning and development that are...
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Most education professionals know and understand that the early years of education are crucial for developing the foundational learning that determines a child’s future success in the workplace. These years are essential for providing children with the skills they need for healthy growth and development and experts agree that efforts...
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Have you ever sat and observed a group of children playing in a sandpit? You might notice that one child is mixing a stew of sand, leaves and water while another child is digging a hole as deep as they can. You might see a child building an entire town...
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Sand play boasts a huge range of benefits, from encouraging creativity to improving fine motor skills. But there is one particular benefit that arguably outweighs all of the others – reducing feelings of anxiety and stress and maintaining a sense of calm. In the hectic world we inhabit today, it’s...
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The world is your oyster when the sandy beach lies in front of you as a blank canvas for play and creativity. Whether you are playing in a sandpit in your back garden or on an endless sandy beach, playing with sand has an array of benefits for your child’s...
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