By Siyona Varghese Play is often seen as spontaneous and carefree but for children with autism, play can also be a structured pathway to learning essential social rules. Through predictable routines, guided activities, and consistent patterns, structured play helps children understand the “hidden” social cues that guide human interaction. It becomes more than just play; […]
By Siyona Varghese For many children, running barefoot on grass, splashing in puddles, or swinging at the playground are moments of pure joy. These experiences are more than just play they are essential to how children learn, grow, and regulate their senses. But for children with sensory processing challenges, the world can feel too loud, […]
By Siyona Varghese Play is one of the most natural and powerful ways children connect with the world. Through play, they express emotions, explore curiosity, and communicate long before words take form. For children with special needs, play becomes more than just recreation it becomes a bridge that links emotion, understanding, and trust. Parent-guided play, […]
By Siyona Varghese Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are often described as energetic, curious, and imaginative qualities that can make traditional classroom learning a challenge, but also a tremendous strength when approached the right way. Play, which naturally engages attention, movement, and creativity, can be one of the most effective ways to help children with […]
By Siyona Varghese Play is one of the most natural and universal ways children connect. Whether it is sharing toys, building blocks, or running together in a playground, play transcends barriers of language, culture, and background. It is through play that children learn to communicate, cooperate, and understand one another. However, for children with special […]
By Siyona Varghese Play is often seen as a simple childhood pastime, but for children, it is so much more it is the language through which they explore the world, express themselves, and connect with others. For children with autism, play takes on an even deeper significance. It can serve as a bridge to communication, […]
By Siyona Varghese The toddler years are a period of remarkable growth, not just physically and cognitively, but socially and emotionally. Around the age of two to three, children begin to notice other people as separate individuals with their own thoughts, feelings, and desires. This awareness lays the foundation for cooperation the ability to work […]
By Siyona Varghese At five years old, children stand at a fascinating crossroads of development. Their minds are bursting with ideas, their hands are eager to create, and their conversations start turning from simple words to rich, imaginative stories. Understanding how 5-year-olds think and learn can help adults nurture their growth with patience, encouragement, and […]
By Siyona Varghese Play is an essential part of childhood, serving as the foundation for cognitive and motor skill development. For 4-year-olds, engaging in play-based activities enhances brain growth, improves physical coordination, and nurtures social and emotional well-being. By incorporating different types of play into daily routines, parents and educators can support a child’s holistic […]
By Siyona Varghese Play is a cornerstone of early childhood development. It’s through play that children explore the world, build essential skills, and form connections with those around them. Toys and games are more than entertainment—they are tools for learning and growth that lay the foundation for cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. In this […]
