by Miniland Team | Feb 7, 2023 | Black History Month, diversity, inclusion
At Miniland, promoting learning through play has always been a top priority; nothing drives a lesson home more than the simple act of learning through play time. In the classroom, play continues to be a naturally wonderful (and fun!) opportunity to engage students of...
by Miniland Team | Jan 26, 2023 | Social and Emotional Learning
Happy New Year! Can you believe it’s 2023? Neither can we! The start of a new year brings about many emotions: nostalgia, excitement, anxiety, and above all: determination. How many New Year’s Resolutions have you heard about so far? Most adults resolve to eat better,...
by Miniland Team | Jan 10, 2023 | Child development and emotions, Gift Ideas, learn through play
Now that the Holiday gift giving season has come to a close (that went by so fast didn’t it?), parents and caregivers are busy recycling packages and wrapping paper, organizing new toys with old and figuring out which gift will last beyond this magical time off before...
by Miniland Team | Dec 8, 2022 | Child development and emotions, Gift Ideas, learn through play, mindfulness, sensory play, Social and Emotional Learning
It’s December. Holiday Toy Guides are in full swing. Best Toys for Kids are in every news broadcast, Instagram post, and article you can find. Parents stress about making sure their children have the “hottest toy” or the “must have toy” of the year. Most of these...
by Miniland Team | Nov 30, 2022 | Child development and emotions, kindness, Social and Emotional Learning
The holiday season officially kicked off with Thanksgiving weekend! This particular season is a great time to talk with children about what they are grateful for. As the holiday season continues, it is important to help them vocalize their gratitude verbally or...
