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Learn through play
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Introduction
Do you believe in play?Would you like to buy fewer better toys and make better use of the ones you...Alexis Ralphs Oct 06 -
Learn through play
![Day 1 - Theories of Development]()
Day 1 - Theories of Development
Welcome to Day 1! We're glad you're here. How do children learn? We start with a very brief overview of...Alexis Ralphs Sep 29 -
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Day 2 - Stages of Play
Does your child like to play alone? Or do they enjoy engaging with others?The answer has as much to do...Alexis Ralphs Sep 28 -
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Day 5 - The Zone of Proximal Development
How involved do you get in your child's play? Do you leave them to it? Do you jump in and...Alexis Ralphs Sep 25 -
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Day 6 - Heuristic Play
Day 6 - 30 Days to Learn Through Play Heuristic Play We’ve all watched as a baby or toddler makes...Alexis Ralphs Sep 24 -
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Day 7 - Spot the Difference
Day 7 - 30 Days to Learn Through Play What was the first game you ever played? You played it...Alexis Ralphs Sep 23 -
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Day 8 - Sorting
Day 8 - Sorting - 30 Days to Learn Through Play Following on from yesterday's post on spot the difference,...Alexis Ralphs Sep 22 -
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Day 9 - Growth Mindset
Day 9 - Help your child develop the right mindset. One of the greatest gifts you can give your child...Alexis Ralphs Sep 21 -
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Day 10 - Ask good questions
How do you learn best? When you get a new gadget, do you read the instruction manual or ask a...Alexis Ralphs Sep 20 -
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Day 11 - Conservation
Jump in the bath or get the water table out for this one. You'll need containers of various heights and...Alexis Ralphs Sep 19 -
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Day 12 - Seriation
This is the one you've been waiting for, the one that gives you an excuse to buy a Grimm's rainbow....Alexis Ralphs Sep 18 -
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Day 13 - Observation
Of all the topics we cover over the 30 days of this challenge, the ability to observe your child is...Alexis Ralphs Sep 17
