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Alison McDonald
Jul 6, 20233 min read
5 Ways That Outdoor Play Helps Children Develop Language
Several years ago, a lovely friend of mine took a challenge. She decided that every day, she and her children would spend at least 3...
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NSP Team
Mar 9, 20192 min read
Why should we be encouraging our children in their imaginative play?
Have you ever noticed how young children begin to play imaginatively? Early on, they will pretend to feed a teddy, or make a plane fly...
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NSP Team
Oct 2, 20183 min read
Spring Has Sprung!
Spring is here and as we welcome the longer days and warmer weather, there seems to be a new energy buzzing as we shake of the winter...
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NSP Team
Sep 19, 20183 min read
What are you Doing? Developing Action-Word Vocabulary
Week 1: Play-Doh Cooking Verbs are words which describe actions, or describe what someone is doing. Words like, ‘run’, ‘push’ and ‘live’....
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NSP Team
Apr 24, 20182 min read
An Overlooked Toy for Language Development…
One of the most underrated toys that we have to play with our children is one that is adaptable, portable, free and most importantly a...
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NSP Team
Dec 13, 20173 min read
Getting Ready for School
Week 1: Constructive Play Play skills are vital for success at school. Children learn so much about others and how to interact with the...
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NSP Team
Sep 12, 20141 min read
The Importance of Play
5 Reasons to turn off the TV and play with your child: It’s fun! You will never regret spending the time together. You have the...
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