"Developmentally appropriate" refers to teaching practices aligned with how children learn and develop at various ages and stages, considering their individual differences and the context of their societal, community, family, and cultural values. It means ensuring that learning activities are suitable for a child's current cognitive, emotional, and physical abilities, minimizing stress and maximizing engagement. It is important to remember that what is "developmentally appropriate" varies greatly from child to child.

Story-Based Play is an educational approach that uses play as the primary vehicle for learning. It's a holistic method where children develop social, physical, and cognitive skills through enjoyable activities. Teachers guide learning through carefully planned activities that enable play.

It's not uncommon to hear someone say that teaching a child to read before 6-7 years old is "developmentally inappropriate."

In this blog post, we’ve tried to answer all of the most frequently asked questions surrounding this mystery.

n this very short post, we’re going to give you 5 reasons why you should be playing this game with your preschooler.
"Guess Who" is considered a great game for preschoolers because it encourages them to develop important cognitive skills like observation, critical thinking, and vocabulary by asking questions to identify a mystery person based on visual details like hair color, eye color, and facial features, all while practicing turn-taking and communication skills. 

This month’s Newsletter features Where the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak.

Inside you’ll find a wealth of ideas and information from our founder, Michelle Robinette, PhD. We’re talking about tips and tricks usually reserved for teachers!

Each time you read, and reread a story, you set the stage for story-based play. Try to read the story multiple times before introducing toys.

The only work on your part is taking the time to gather up a few toys (or even non-toys like spoons, yarn old masks or even buckets).