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Encouraging Independent Play: The Right Toys for Your Toddler

Toddler playing independently with a toy

It’s been exactly thirty minutes since my toddler started playing with non-Newtonian fluid. I don’t remember a time when he played on his own for more than ten minutes. I think I’ve already done everything I had planned, and now I’m just watching him with undisguised admiration. Yes, the non-Newtonian fluid is on his clothes, […]

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Exploration Activities to Spark Independent Thinking in Kids

Have you ever observed how children lose track of time while playing in the garden? Building a mud castle, tending to an insect farm, or making a mud soup—during these activities, their skills, independence, and concentration are far more present than during indoor play. What influences the fact that, under certain conditions, children thrive, undertake

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How Group Memory Games Boost Cognitive Development

Why Group Memory Games Matter for Cognitive Development Group memory games are typically based on the need for children to remember the location of cards, objects, or representations of objects within a defined game space. This simple yet playful concept makes them an excellent way to develop natural memory abilities. Short-term memory, which is strengthened

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