Play is the best way for children to develop and grow. Explore these resources for ideas of simple things you can do to help your child build important skills that they need to thrive.
Watch the Powerful Playtimes videos.
Get tips on easy and fun ways to play together with your child.
Getting Ready to Play!
Learn new ways of preparing your space for play and inviting your child to play with you.
Full-length video: Getting Ready to Play!
Short video: Getting Ready to Play… with Babies!
Short video: Getting Ready to Play… with Toddlers!
Short video: Getting Ready to Play… with Preschoolers!
Supporting Your Child’s Play!
Learn new ways of supporting your child’s play by modeling, responding, and providing encouragement.
Full-length video: Supporting Your Child’s Play!
Short video: Supporting Your Child’s Play… by Modeling!
Short video: Supporting Your Child’s Play… by Responding!
Short video: Supporting Your Child’s Play… by Encouraging!
Making Playtime Fun!
Learn new ways to make playtime fun for your child—and for you, too!
Full-length video: Making Playtime Fun!
Short video: Making Playtime Fun… by Being Silly!
Short video: Making Playtime Fun… Everyone Plays Differently!
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