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🎁24 Christmas Holiday Read Alouds! 📚

We've been hearing alot, in recent years, just how important reading aloud is for our children's development and success. Well I receive it! This Christmas I'm giving the gift of reading aloud for the holidays. 🎁  The holidays are the perfect time to gather around the fireplace or curl up under a blanket with loved ones to enjoy the magic of Christmas stories. Here’s a selection of delightful read-aloud books, sorted by relevance to specific days, that will add joy and warmth to your holiday season. These stories range from timeless classics to newer gems that will create lasting memories for families. In this blog you'll find a Month (ish) long Christmas Reading. 1.  Red and Lulu  By Matt Tavares    Best read weeks before Christmas  This heartwarming story about two cardinals who are separated and reunited under the Christmas tree will make your heart sing.  Red and Lulu  is a beautifully illustrated tale of love, family, and the joy of Christmas. 2. The Polar Express
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Collaborative Play Benefits

Picture of two kids feeding colourful balls through tubes in a Blippi style ball pit playground.
Collaborative Play
What are the benefits of collaborative play between children?


Collaborative play between two or more children can have numerous benefits, including:


Social and emotional development: Collaborative play helps children learn how to interact with others, negotiate, share, and develop empathy and social skills.

Communication skills: Children can practice and improve their communication skills while playing together, such as taking turns, expressing needs and desires, and listening to each other.

Problem-solving skills: Collaborative play encourages children to work together to solve problems, develop creativity and critical thinking skills.

Conflict resolution: Children can learn to resolve conflicts in a positive manner and to compromise through collaborative play.

Increased self-esteem: Children who play collaboratively with others often feel a sense of belonging and have higher self-esteem.

Diversity and tolerance: Children who play with others from different backgrounds and cultures can learn about diversity and develop tolerance and respect for others.

Overall, collaborative play is an important aspect of a child's development and can provide opportunities for children to learn, grow, and build relationships with others.

How do you embrace collaborative play in your everyday? Comment below!

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