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How can children develop verbal skills through play?

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  Play has been referred to as "children's work" because it is through play that children learn how to interact with their surroundings, discover their interests, and acquire cognitive motor, speech, language, and social-emotional skills. Children learn through various types of play. In a safe, caring environment at Wimbledon nursery , learn to discover, create, and problem solve. As children grow older and more mature, their play skills change as well, allowing for the development of new, more varied, and complex skills. It is critical to recognize that there is variation in play development and these stages. Frequently, they overlap. Parents, on the other hand, can play an important role in facilitating growth at any stage. Language skills are essential for later social and learning experiences. Play Developmental Stages Early Childhood Infants learn through their interactions with objects and people. Sensory-motor experiences that lead to skill development may ...

How to prepare your child for return to nursery after lockdown

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Nurseries in England opened to all children on June 1st, with Wales following suit on June 29th and Scotland on August 11th. Many children will be returning to nursery after spending months at home. This transition will be exciting and apprehensive for both you and your child because it is a significant change from life in lockdown, especially if they attend full-time. With COVID-19 still, a threat, going to the nursery will be a completely different experience for both you and your child. A lot of things will be different. The government has issued guidance for England stating that only one parent may pick up and drop off their child, with parents no longer permitted to enter the nursery to ensure their child is happily playing with friends and toys before leaving. Many children rely on soft toys for comfort, but these are also discouraged because they may carry the virus. Toys with hard surfaces, such as Lego, have also been banned in many nurseries due to COVID-19 risks. Despit...