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08/12/2026

08/12/2026

https://www.ednc.org/perspective-the-decrease-of-play-based-learning-in-early-childhood-education/

"Play-Based Learning is an essential part of early childhood education," said NC State masters student Chyenne Holloway in her latest perspective. Read the full article here.

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07/04/2026

🎵 Music + Movement = Learning Through Play! 💃🕺

Looking for simple ways to keep children active while building important developmental skills? Try these fun music and movement activities at home or in your classroom!

🌟 Movement Ideas
🎈 Freeze Dance
🐻 Animal Walks (bear, crab, frog, bunny)
🎨 Color Dance (“Jump to something red!”)
🔤 Alphabet Action (act out each letter)
🎶 Follow the Leader
🫧 Bubble Chase
🧣 Scarf Dancing
🥁 Rhythm Stick or Drum Time
🌈 Parachute Play
🧘 Kid-Friendly Yoga & Stretching

🎵 Music Activities
🎤 Sing-along songs
👏 Clap and echo rhythms
🥁 Make homemade instruments
🎼 Play “Guess the Instrument”
🌍 Explore music from different cultures
💃 Dance to fast and slow songs
🎶 Musical Statues (Freeze Dance)
🎵 Action songs like “If You’re Happy and You Know It”