Initiative, Creativity, and Curiosity
This Parallel Play episode focuses on initiative, curiosity, and creativity in toddlers. Learn to support toddlers in taking initiative and being curious and creative.
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Creative Play
Creative play is an activity that varies across individuals, cultures, and communities. It fosters curiosity, joy, and lifelong learning, promoting accessibility and meaningfulness for all children. These resources underscore the importance of creativity in young children and support their development through playful experiences.
Books and Beyond: The Magic of Storytelling
Children especially love the chance to hear and tell stories. You can spark creativity and joy by encouraging them to dive into storytelling in all kinds of ways!
Creative Learning Environments
This podcast is a part of the Research on the Go series and focuses on creative learning environments for infants and toddlers.
Parent as the Expert in Her Own Life (Home Visitor Clip 1)
Parent as the Expert in Her Own Life (Home Visitor Clip 1)
Let's Talk About Music
Find out how music can support infants’ and toddlers’ learning in all domains. Learn how adults can adapt songs to fit children’s age and development.
Importance of Play in Early Childhood
Play benefits every aspect of child development as infants and toddlers explore their world and their bodies, while also learning about and mastering relationships and social skills.
Music in Child Development
Not only is music enjoyable for infants and toddlers, but it can also provide a connection to home, opportunities to learn, and a way to connect with caring adults. Explore this useful information for teachers, home visitors, and parents about how music supports development across domains.
A Creative Adventure
Filmed in classrooms and home-based settings, the video demonstrates activities that allow children to use their imaginations and experience creative adventures.
Playing to Learn: Benefits of Play in Early Childhood
Play is an important part of learning across the early childhood years. In this webinar, learn how play builds critical cognitive and behavioral skills across the birth to age 5 years. Find out what play looks like for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
The Role of Music in Children’s Development
Learn how music benefits children’s cognitive and social development. Hear strategies for enhancing this development through music.
