BENEFITS OF DRESS-UP PLAY FOR CHILDREN And although it may appear to you as just play, when your child dons that cape, crown, costume or pirate’s eye-patch, his brain is developing in more ways than you can imagine. As early childhood educators know, play is the work of the child, and children benefit cognitively, physically, socially, […]

Play is one of the main ways in which children learn. It helps to build self worth by giving a child a sense of his or her own abilities and to feel good about themselves. Because it’s fun, children often become very absorbed in what they are doing. In turn, this helps them develop the […]

Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates your young child’s senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Sensory activities and sensory tables facilitate exploration and naturally encourage children to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate and explore. Spending time stimulating their senses helps children develop cognitively, linguistically, socially and emotionally, physically and creatively.

Building blocks, jigsaws and shape sorters can help with recognizing different shapes and sizes, putting things in order and developing logic.

Acquiring motor skills is just one part of a child’s development. Mastering both fine and gross motor skills are important for a child’s growth and independence. Having good motor control helps a child explore the world around them and also helps with their cognitive development relating to mental activities such as learning, thinking, remembering or understanding.

Full Name: Nedina Mehmedovic Occupation: Owner and General Manager of Kids Zone Dubai Nationality: Bosnian –How long have you lived in Dubai? I live in Dubai 6 years. -Before opening Kids Zone what were you doing? I was a senior Account Manager in a financial institution and I decided to be a stay home mom […]

1) Bilateral Coordination– Crafts such as coloring, drawing, cutting, all require your child to use both of their hands together. This skill is important in other areas of their lives as they continue to grow, such as writing, tying shoes, typing and so much more 2)Fine Motor Coordination– In order to draw shapes, cut patterns, […]

1) Play is important to healthy development of the brain; 2)Undirected play helps children learn how to work collaboratively, to share, to negotiate, to resolve conflicts, and learn self-advocacy skills; 3)When play is child-driven, children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace, discover areas of interest on their own, and ultimately engage fully in […]