We hope everyone is having a great summer and spending quality time with family and friends. Did you know that all this summer fun is actually very important for the physical, social and cognitive development of children? Children learn by doing what they do best – playing! The games and activities children engage in play an important role in their development, that's why our programming has been developed on the principles of play based learning and reinforcing its benefits for children. Through play, children develop in the areas of problem solving, language acquisition, literacy and math as well as the development of social, physical and emotional skills.
Studies have shown that in today’s busy world, the amount of ‘play’ and the role of play have seen a decline - a trend we want to see reversed! You play an important role in ensuring that children have ‘playtime’ built into their everyday routine. Parents and other adults play a critical role in encouraging play-based learning. Enjoy the articles and ideas that we've provided here to support learning through play this summer and into the fall as some children head back to school!
Sincerely,
Lisa Parise
Learning Is Fun With Wee Watch...
Wee Watch's exclusive educational program that promotes age appropriate learning by play and activities. Click on the age group below to see tips and activities.
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Play & Learn
Learning Activities To Do At Home
Our Wee Play & Learn section provides you with a learning activity you can do with your child, together at home. These are developed to engage their senses and emerging skills. Choose the activity that meets your child’s interest and stage of development.
