by Rising Stride | Aug 18, 2025 | Early Education
What are play and social skills Play is voluntary engagement in self motivated activities that are normally associated with pleasure and enjoyment. Play may consist of amusing, pretend or imaginary, constructive, interpersonal (play with others) or intrapersonal...
by Rising Stride | Aug 15, 2025 | Early Education
Have you ever noticed children repeating actions and behaviors during play? This could be anything from filling and refilling a bag to rolling a toy back and forth across the room. These repetitive patterns of play are called play schemas, and they are what young...
by Rising Stride | Aug 13, 2025 | Early Education
Why is Play Important for Children? Play is important for children because it promotes learning. It is a way for children to learn about themselves as they discover their interests, skills, and strengths. Play allows children to make decisions as they make up...
by Rising Stride | Aug 12, 2025 | Early Education
Catching a glimpse of children happily engaged in pretend play is like witnessing pure magic. Ever wonder how closely you should monitor kindness and safety during group play experiences? Do you find yourself hovering or unintentionally interrupting play? Though...
by Rising Stride | Aug 11, 2025 | Early Education
At three years old, a child’s imagination is beginning to flourish! If your little one is not talking much yet, don’t worry. It won’t be long before they start! In just a few months, you’ll start to catch glimpses of the fascinating world of thoughts and questions...