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Creative activities and open-ended play are two of the most powerful learning tools we can offer children. Painting helps them practice precision, express their thoughts and develop essential cognitive and motor skills. 

Play gives them a chance to
These small moments of playing together grow lifelong skills. Messy, joyful, curious experiences support babies’ motor, sensory, and cognitive development.
What may seem like simple movement or curiosity is actually deep learning in action. 

When children are encouraged to explore at their own pace, they develop independence, problem-solving skillsn and a sense of agency.
Children learn best through hands-on experiences that invite curiosity, trial, error and discovery. 

When we step back and allow them to experiment with their abilities, we support the development of autonomy, courage and intrinsic motivation.
Little hands, big senses ready to experiment with textures and explore.

Everyday objects spark learning in powerful ways. When children touch, squeeze, sort and compare different materials, they’re building early cognitive skills, strengthenin
Pretend play sparks curiosity, creativity, and joy. But beneath the fun lies meaningful learning, children strengthen cognitive flexibility, develop self-regulation and explore new ideas through imaginative thinking. 

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