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Have a playdate with your child

Are you looking for interesting activities to do with your toddler over holidays or weekends? From arts and crafts and fantasy play, to physical activities and fun experiments, you can spend quality time with your child in a fun, even developmental, way. Janet Beyrooti, Curro’s early childhood development (ECD) specialist, shared a wealth of ideas on how you can have playdates at home with your child. Have a look at the infographics below and get ready for loads of fun. Each of the activities featured is designed to support your child’s development in crucial areas like motor skills, language, and social-emotional growth.  The best part? You don’t need any special equipment or expertise – just your time, love and enthusiasm.

 

Why is playing important for children?

Children learn by discovering the world around them. Babies explore shapes and textures by squeezing, shaking, licking, and otherwise exploring playthings around them. Older toddlers learn the basics of counting and addition by moving and grouping blocks or other objects. All discoveries made through play lay the foundation for the learning that follows. In addition, when you embrace quality time playing with your child, you build a strong, loving bond. Visit this page of our website to discover more about the importance of play in early childhood development.

We understand that true readiness for learning starts with the whole body – not just a desk. For babies, toddlers, and young children, the ability to sit still and maintain good posture doesn’t come from simply being placed at a table. Developing these foundational skills is essential for confident, focused learning. Download our building bodies ready to sit booklet to discover practical tips and activities that support your child’s physical readiness for learning, setting them up for success from the very start.

 

Have a playdate with your child

We created resources to keep the fun going year-round. Here are some of the resources available to you. Happy playing!

 

We hosted parent playdates by Janet Beyrooti

As part of our passion for family bonding and early childhood development, Janet recently hosted parent playdates at Curro schools across the country. During these sessions, she had parents experience first-hand the activities that their children enjoy with us, and how those play-filled activities are developmental in nature.

Hear it from these parents – here’s a recap from a parent playdate she hosted at Curro Westbrook:

 

 

Janet Beyrooti is a highly experienced early childhood development (ECD) specialist. With a master’s degree in Educational Evaluation and Research from the University of Roehampton, she brings a wealth of knowledge in educational consulting, classroom management, lesson planning, and instructional design. Her extensive experience ensures that each activity shared above is carefully crafted to support your child's growth and development, all while having loads of fun.

 

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