Play – Penfield Children's Center

February 28, 2021Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby Shelby Schnell

Developing Early Reading Skills

Learning to read can be both fun and challenging for children. Exposing them to a variety of picture books when they are little is an important step to teaching early literacy skills.

June 5, 2019Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby Shelby Schnell

The Perfect Picnic for your Child

Posted by Stephanie Shabangu on June 5, 2019 By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Picnics in the park are a fun way to bring the family outdoors and spend quality time together. They can also provide a nice “clean-up the crumbs” break for mom and dad! But, it’s important to …

May 29, 2019Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby Shelby Schnell

Plant a Butterfly Garden

Posted by Stephanie Shabangu on May 29, 2019 By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Planting a butterfly garden with your little one is a great way to enjoy the warmer temperatures and spend quality time together. Your child will learn every step of the process, from picking out plants to …

November 1, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby Shelby Schnell

Forging Friendships Between Kids of all Abilities

By: Penfield Children’s Center As a parent, it’s important to encourage your child to welcome a diverse group of friends into his life. Children of all racial, religious and economic levels can learn a lot from each other and can open up your child (and you!) to different ideas and …

October 4, 2017Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby Shelby Schnell

Sensory-Based Science Projects for Little Kids

By: Penfield Children’s Center Children have a natural curiosity for the world around them and love to explore their environment by using all five senses. A great way to encourage a life-long love of learning at an early age is through science. Kid-friendly science can be done rain or shine, …

January 6, 2016Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby Shelby Schnell

Fun Winter Crafts

I love celebrating all of the seasons, but my favorite is winter. The winter season brings a variety of fun activities for families to enjoy. While playing outside in the snow or taking a winter hike can be fun, it’s important to find a few indoor activities for when it’s …

July 15, 2015Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby Shelby Schnell

Play Activities for Babies

Play enhances your baby’s experiences, while helping to develop senses and motor skills. It is also a FUN way to bond with your child!

June 17, 2015Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, PlayDevelopment, early learning, kids, play, toysby Shelby Schnell

Why We Play

A child’s play zone, whether it is in the home or classroom, can look like a free for all at times. A world full of movement and noise, of colors, textures, smells, and sounds, it’s a world where princesses build structures alongside superheroes, which turn into monsters just long enough …

February 11, 2015Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby Shelby Schnell

Learning Through Play

Through play, a child has the opportunity to engage his imagination and explore his surroundings. But, play also helps to enhance a child’s concentration, attention, creativity and overall cognitive development. The video below offers examples of everyday play that are not only fun, but also encourage healthy development. Related articles …

January 21, 2015Home & Family, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Playby Shelby Schnell

Play Tips for the Sensory Challenged Child

Children with sensory issues may have difficulty playing with the same toys and engaging in the same play activities as their peers. The video below offers suggestions on how to engage the sensory challenged child in playtime and ease him into new sensory experiences at his own pace. Related articles: …

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