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we are advocates for play on a mission

to enable you define and defend play-based learning
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to equip you with resources to create a high quality playful learning environment

Young children are always learning, and this learning is most effective in playful, joyful experiences

If one takes a snapshot of a typical day with infants, mobile infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children, we can see that at any given moment young children are growing, developing, and learning at a rapid pace. Learning in the early years is sometimes hard to quantify, perhaps because so much is happening all at once. Almost as soon as children are born, they begin their journey as expert learners.

children are never "Just Playing"

What does playful learning look like?

Domains of Development

How do children learn in early childhood?

Children’s learning is interconnected, which means that development in one area can influence development in another, or that children might be developing in multiple areas at any given time. We define these areas of development as social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, math and literacy, or what we like to call school readiness.

At Rayz Kidz, each activity engages multiple domains of development as they each build off each other for optimal learning. We believe that play is the best way to prepare children not just for school, but for life!

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What are the different types of play?

Independent play, guided play, and games are all types of play in which children effectively learn and develop. At Rayz Kidz we believe in finding balance in the day and working with children and their innate desire for play, exploration, and movement. We help caregivers become experts on identifying the learning that is happening in the play that happens across the continuum of playful learning, so that you can feel confident in structuring your day around play and listening to children.

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What is the role of the adult in playful learning?

Guided play is one means for caregivers to target specific learning objectives that are embedded into children’s play. The caregiver’s questions and prompts help to engage the children in ways that are developmentally appropriate for their respective ages. Using Rayz Kidz, the caregiver knows to look out for these developmental skills and to engage by utilizing our helpful play prompts and scripts.

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