Brain Building Blogs

Art and the Aging Brain
Research shows that engaging with art can help keep the brain sharp, improve emotional well-being, and enhance overall quality of life! Learn more in this blog post.

Engaging the Brain Over the Holidays
In this week’s blog we explore some ideas to try at home that will keep your child’s young brain (and yours) stimulated over the holidays.

The Art of Dressing-Up and Engaging in Dramatic Play
Your child’s brain will delight in its ability to practice a new role through the act of dressing up and engaging in dramatic play. Check out this week’s blog where we take a quick look at what some of the benefits of encouraging your child to dress-up are.

Engaging in Play Through Open-Ended Toys
Wanting to increase your child’s creativity and imagination? Wishing your child will develop a strong sense of confidence and make their own decisions? Looking for individual and group play activities? You’ll want to read this week’s blog on open-ended play!
Benefits of Block Play
Did you know six standard LEGO bricks can be combined in more than 915 million ways? Find out more about the benefits of block play.

Arts and Crafts
Crafts will entertain children for hours, and there are thousands of easy craft ideas online. However, they’re more than a fun activity; crafts have a plethora of benefits for children.

Benefits of Music
Music is an important activity for young children; a simple song or dance can have far-reaching effects.

Shared Project
Collaborative play is one of the most important kinds of play for young children.