The benefits of learning and playing music from a young age

Many studies over the last few decades have produced results proclaiming the benefits of listening to music, and it’s been common knowledge for a few years now that listening to music has positive effects on your mood because of the “feel-good hormone,” dopamine being released. But what happens to the brain when playing an instrument or singing a song? And...

Summer Sensory Fun!

  With schools closing soon and the lovely, long December holidays approaching, moms are starting to search for activities to do with the kids. Sensory bins can be enjoyed by children of varying developmental abilities and interests and they are quick and easy to make! In today’s times pre-school children experience high stress due to their busy schedules- in and...

SENSORY BIN WITH FARM ANIMALS

    Children learn best through PLAY! Sensory bins provide the opportunity for children to play oblivious to the fact that learning is taking place. Optimal learning happens when all 5 senses of the child are engaged. Sensory bins provide much feedback to the child’s brain as they see, hear, feel, taste and smell new things. They also provide opportunities for children...