Growing Minds Blog | Sensory Play, Education & More

đź§  The Power of Scaffolding: Why Stepping Back Can Be Just as Powerful as Stepping In

đź§  The Power of Scaffolding: Why Stepping Back C...

Discover how scaffolding supports early learning and independence in toddlers, with expert tips for parents and educators based on EYLF and Vygotsky.

đź§  The Power of Scaffolding: Why Stepping Back C...

Discover how scaffolding supports early learning and independence in toddlers, with expert tips for parents and educators based on EYLF and Vygotsky.

đź§Ľ Why You Should Let Toddlers Help (Even When It Slows You Down)

đź§Ľ Why You Should Let Toddlers Help (Even When I...

By Madison Cadby – Early Childhood Educator & Founder of Happy Hands Messy Play Co. “It’s faster if I just do it myself.” It’s a phrase I hear constantly—and one...

đź§Ľ Why You Should Let Toddlers Help (Even When I...

By Madison Cadby – Early Childhood Educator & Founder of Happy Hands Messy Play Co. “It’s faster if I just do it myself.” It’s a phrase I hear constantly—and one...

Why Imaginative Play is Essential in Toddler Development.

Why Imaginative Play is Essential in Toddler De...

Discover why imaginative play is essential for toddler development. Learn how pretend play builds emotional skills, language, empathy, and independence—all from an early childhood expert.

Why Imaginative Play is Essential in Toddler De...

Discover why imaginative play is essential for toddler development. Learn how pretend play builds emotional skills, language, empathy, and independence—all from an early childhood expert.

How Sensory Play Boosts Your Toddler’s Communication Skills: Real-Life Moments and Practical Tips.

How Sensory Play Boosts Your Toddler’s Communic...

Discover how sensory play can significantly boost your toddler’s language and communication skills through simple, playful activities. Explore real-life examples, practical tips, and engaging strategies that help transform everyday play...

How Sensory Play Boosts Your Toddler’s Communic...

Discover how sensory play can significantly boost your toddler’s language and communication skills through simple, playful activities. Explore real-life examples, practical tips, and engaging strategies that help transform everyday play...

How Sensory Play Supports Your Child’s Emotional and Cognitive Development

How Sensory Play Supports Your Child’s Emotiona...

 Discover how sensory play boosts your child's emotional, cognitive, and fine motor skills. Explore practical tips and easy activities from Happy Hands Messy Play Co to try at home today!

How Sensory Play Supports Your Child’s Emotiona...

 Discover how sensory play boosts your child's emotional, cognitive, and fine motor skills. Explore practical tips and easy activities from Happy Hands Messy Play Co to try at home today!

Gentle Parenting: Setting Boundaries with Kindness

Gentle Parenting: Setting Boundaries with Kindness

Discover how gentle parenting transforms challenging moments into opportunities for growth. Learn to set realistic boundaries while nurturing your child's emotional intelligence through kindness and understanding.

Gentle Parenting: Setting Boundaries with Kindness

Discover how gentle parenting transforms challenging moments into opportunities for growth. Learn to set realistic boundaries while nurturing your child's emotional intelligence through kindness and understanding.