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How the Six Bricks Method Takes Children Away from Screens and Gives Them Learning Through Play

In a world where screens dominate our daily lives, finding ways to engage children in meaningful, screen-free activities is more important than ever. Enter the Six Bricks Method—a playful yet...

May 25, 2024 — Amanda Medina Alves

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Six Bricks in the Classroom - Why Is This Method So Perfect for Children's Development!

Introduction to Six Bricks Welcome to an exploration of the Six Bricks method—a simple yet transformative tool that’s reshaping early childhood education. This playful, colourful learning approach isn't just any...

May 22, 2024 — Amanda Medina Alves

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Unlocking Creativity and Learning: The Power of Six Bricks in Child Development

Discover the Joy of Learning with Six Bricks At Yay4Play, we're passionate about creating educational experiences that are both fun and beneficial for children. Our activities are designed to inspire...

April 26, 2024 — Amanda Medina Alves

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Educational Toys for Toddlers: A World of Fun and Learning

Ready to transform playtime into an extraordinary learning adventure for your toddlers? You've landed in the perfect spot! Educational games and toys are not just playthings - they're the magical...

November 25, 2023 — Amanda Medina Alves

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Unleash Creativity with Build-a-Book at Book Week 2023: A Fusion of Literature and Interactive Play!

August 15, 2023 — Denise Meyerson

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Unleashing Creativity and Fostering Lifelong Readers with Build-a-Book

Dive into the enchanting world of interactive reading with Build-a-Book, a revolutionary tool designed to turn passive listeners into active participants in every story. Our mission is to foster a...

July 18, 2023 — Amanda Medina Alves

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Building a Solid Foundation with Six Bricks

In the world of childhood imagination, a simple set of building bricks can become anything. Today, they might form the walls of a towering castle, the roads of a bustling...

July 18, 2023 — Amanda Medina Alves

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The Power of Play-Based Learning - Use Educational Toys to their Full Extent

Imagine a world where learning is woven into the very fabric of play, where children's laughter rings out as they explore the wonders of the world around them, and where...

July 06, 2023 — Denise Meyerson

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You have bought your Yay4Play activity kit! Now what do you do?

Watch your child develop the skills they need to spark their learning journey!

Your child is way too talented to be watching TV all day. Engage and challenge them so that they learn and have fun at the same time.

February 22, 2022 — Ligia Chelotti

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Why are our activity kits different from the usual LEGO® DUPLO® sets?

We all want to leverage the power of play to enhance children’s learning. Each type of play has an important role to fulfil in a child’s development.

Yay4Play puts the emphasis on play-based LEARNING. We see the power that play has to build children’s sensory, speech and language, cognitive, motor, social and emotional skills.

January 19, 2022 — Ligia Chelotti

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Prepare your child for the school year!

One of the best ways to prepare your child for the school year is to be aware that children follow your example. You set the tone and the pace and they take their lead from you. What you do inspires the language they use, how they get along with others and the attitude they choose to adopt.

January 18, 2022 — Ligia Chelotti

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Four Yay4Play activities to help your child be ready for school

We all want to ensure that our child makes an easy transition into school. They need a really broad range of skills so that they cope easily in a school environment.

January 13, 2022 — Ligia Chelotti

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