In this delightful children's book that celebrates and inspires playtime, your child will discover some of their favorite toys coming to life! Share in the magical world of playtime with play scenes that feature teddy bears, cars, dinosaurs, and more. Young children will love the bright colors, real photographs, and rhyming verse.
The story is a bright, colorful, entertaining look at different types of play. Children's learning through play can be found in imaginative play, constructive play, sensory play, and nature play. As a parent, caregiver, or early childhood educator you will be well aware that playtime is an important learning technique and an essential component of normal cognitive development. It's not just fun, it's necessary!
But in the busy hustle and bustle of everyday life sometimes reminders to join our children in their play are needed. And sometimes we need something more than just a reminder. The "
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Practical ideas to Support and Encourage Your Child's Playtime" page will provide you with some simple play ideas and some initial questions to ask in order to interact and bond with your child, even when you're feeling burnt out.
But that's not all! Included within the book is a homemade playdough recipe and an interactive Look and Find feature. Children will have lots of fun searching for the cute Tiny Teddies hidden in each play scene. There's Coco, Bluey, Blossom, and Rocky. Can you find them all?
Join your child on a journey of imaginative play in this engaging story inspired by playtime. A great gift for any child, or as an addition to your home, childcare, school, or church library. Playtime at Home will be sure to delight.