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Teach Through Play - Curated Tools for Holistic Learning

Teach Through Play - Curated Tools for Holistic Learning

For many of us growing up, play was reserved as a reward for something accomplished - โ€œFinish your homework and you can go play.โ€ Even now, it is rarely seen as an accomplishment in itself. However, many early childhood educators testify that much can be gleaned from play time. Basic milestones, like fine motor skill development, are achieved during play. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are vital in many situations, as is the determination necessary to sustain certain play scenarios. As such, many good toys are made to make the most of play.ย 

The best toys meld learning and fun at their core. Here are some we believe to provide holistic play value in learning environments both in the classroom and at home:ย ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย 

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Grapat - Creative play in tune with nature

Grapat - Creative play in tune with nature

Childโ€™s play is hard work. When done right, a single play session can stimulate the senses, stir creativity, and build perseverance. It is through play that children learn to navigate the world around them. playhao began as parents wanting the best for their children - that meant providing toys that could facilitate the highest level of quality play. Over the years weโ€™ve always carried toys we believe in, and the latest addition to our repertoire is no different.
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