Brain Building Blogs

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!

The Value of Pretend Play
Pretend Play is surprisingly simple! A stick, box, or magazine can become the centerpiece for a whole story.

Playing in Nature
Learn about the connection between nature and cognitive development, and green spaces and cognitive development in primary school children. There are many more benefits of spending time in nature for parents and children alike!