Best toys and gifts for young kids
Check out our interactive guide to free or inexpensive gifts that promote learning for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. (The best gift of all is quality time…
Tag: play
Not just a theory: Block play builds STEM skills in early childhood
Did you know that young Albert Einstein spent a lot of time playing with blocks?
Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek gives a prescription for play
Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek gets the attention of early educators when she asks: “What happened to play?” in her 2018 Summit presentation
Parents Playbook: Quality Time!
This episode of FTF’s Parents Playbook is about being in the zone.
Parents Playbook: Dad, mom in top plays with speedy freshman
Check out the video highlights! Play is one of the best things you can do to support your child’s development and learning.
Playtime is serious business for kids
Play is a natural and important way young children discover and learn. Parents and caring adults can do their part by getting in the game.
Our guide to toys that help young kids learn and grow
Check out our interactive guide to inexpensive (or free) toys and gifts that promote learning and language development in babies, toddlers and preschoolers.…
Your Toddler Ages 2-3
Learn about raising a child who is becoming more active, talking and testing limits.
The power of pretend play
When toddlers engage in pretend play, they are doing much more than just having fun. Discover why pretend play is so important.