Adventures in Creative Intelligence
From Playful Exploration to Developmental Milestones: Building Skills Through Play!
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Fractions
It is more effective for children to learn fractions through visual representation. Indeed, fractions are used in real life contexts such as dividing a pizza, telling the time and splitting the bill. It is an important life knowledge children can apply in their daily activities.
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Geometry
Children learn geometry to discover patterns, find areas, volumes, lengths and angles, and better understand the world around them. It creates a foundation for mathematical, technical, art and scientific learning.
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Creativity
Creativity is the freest form of self-expression that reflect and nurture children's emotional health. The key to develop creativity is less about "teaching" creativity to children, but more about creating a fertile environment in which their creativity will take root, grow and flourish.
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Reasoning
Logical thinking provides children the necessary tools to function, make decisions and solve problems in life. Learning to apply logical thinking through playing can stimulate the brain, and improve memory and concentration.
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Concept of Space
Our understanding of the world is greatly dependent on our spatial conception. Space, therefore, not only serves as an important foundation for a child' s perception, sense of position, as well as spatial language and cognitive development. It also determines how the child classify events and objects in his or her environment.
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Numbers and Quantity
When a child sees a numeral, states its name, and can find an according number of objects, the child has connected a numeral to its quantity. This is crucial for developing more complex numerical knowledge, including how to solve addition/subtraction problems and beyond.
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Problem Solving
Children with problem-solving skills are happier, more confident and more independent. They can manage their emotions, think creatively, and persist until they find a solution. It is an important life skill children will need in order to make healthy decisions for themselves.
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Sorting Skills
Sorting is an important skill to gain control and create order in one' s surrounding. It is also an early math skill for children to understand the attributes and characteristics of items. Through sorting, children develop essential cognitive skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and language development.
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Hand-Eye Coordination
Hand-eye coordination is a complex cognitive ability, as it unites our visual and motor skills, allowing for the hand to be guided by the visual stimulation our eyes receive. It is essential for child development and academic success,and an important skill that adults use in daily activities.
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Basic Math Concepts
Early math is fundamental because children use math concepts in their daily routines. Developing math concepts through playing can give children a positive mindset that math can be fun and enjoyable.