by Miniland Team | Aug 13, 2024 | Back to School, inclusion, learn through play, Social and Emotional Learning
As the back-to-school season approaches, early education teachers are preparing their classrooms to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment. One of the most impactful ways to support this goal is through inclusive play. Integrating inclusive play into your...
by Miniland Team | Oct 26, 2023 | Down syndrome Awareness, Gift Ideas, learn through play
A National Down Syndrome Society Guest Blog Post by NDSS Research Associate Dana Sciullo, MOT, OTR/L Play isn’t just fun—it is also the most effective way babies and toddlers learn and develop skills! Through play, little ones strengthen their bodies, practice...
by Miniland Team | Jul 25, 2023 | learn through play, sensory play, Summer Activities
While fun and play is the theme of every child’s summer break, learning should not stop during this time. In fact, keeping your child’s brain engaged during the summer months is critical, not only to the health of their rapidly developing brains, but also their...
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 | Sep 22, 2022 | Child development and emotions, diversity, Hispanic Heritage Month, inclusion, learn through play, Social and Emotional Learning
September 15th kicked off a month long celebration of Hispanic Heritage, one of our favorite celebrations before the start of the holiday season! Observing National Hispanic Heritage month means celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American...
