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Build, Create, Play: The Benefits of Playing with Building Toys

July 16, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 15 Comments
Benefits of Building Toys

 We all know that playing with building toys is beneficial for kids but did anyone ever tell you why?  Building toys have significant cognitive and academic benefits for children of all ages. Not only are they fun and exciting, but they help kids develop a wide variety of skills and abilities. They help prepare kids for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Benefits of Play, Child Development, Education, Learning Through Play Tagged: building toys, development, learning through play, Legos

Kids and Science: A Perfect Match

July 11, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Kids and Science

Science is all around us! We never have to go far to point out something scientific to our children. It is in our homes, in our bodies, outside; it is EVERYWHERE! Science is the perfect subject for kids as children are naturally curious. They use all their senses to observe and learn about the world … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Health and Sciences Tagged: development, kids and science, love of science

Deceptively Educational: Encouraging Academic Growth During the Summer

July 9, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
Deceptively Educational Summer Fun

After what has felt like the longest school year EVER, it seems like an impossible feat to get your kids to focus on any academics. Of course they would rather play outside, hang out with friends, go to the beach or do just about anything that is NOT school related. Well I am here to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education Tagged: development, education, summer fun

10 Benefits of Playing Soccer

July 3, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 16 Comments
Benefits of Playing Soccer

During the summer of 2014, to honor the 2014 FIFA World Cup, I decided to put together a list showing some of the benefits of playing soccer. Once you read this list, which is certainly not exhaustive, you can clearly see why soccer is the #1 sport in the world! FIFA World Cup took over all … [Read more…]

Posted in: Benefits of Play, Child Development, Learning Through Play, Parenting

10 Ways to Boost Child Development at the Beach

June 30, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Boost Child Development at the Beach

As a parent and school psychologist, I am always trying to find ways to combine fun with education. With kids being home all summer, it’s even more important for me to continue to provide them an education. Now, I am not a teacher, but I have been provided with a great deal of advice and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, Outdoor Adventures, Travel Tagged: child development, jersey shore, learning through play, Math, reading, Writing
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