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Raising Curious Learners: Power of Play: Milestones in Learning through Play
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Curious Learners: Milestones in Brain Development and Cognitive Growth
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: O Joins in the Pretending, Too
After seeing all the different ways that his friends play with the cardboard box, O decides to join in the fun! Encourage kids to play with ordinary objects and turn them into anything they desire! Included are links to supplemental...
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Lily Gets a Shot
Lily's father takes her to the doctor to get a checkup and a shot. Help kids understand the full process of going to the doctor and getting a shot. Remind kids that when they are scared they can think of something happy. [2:40]
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Daniel the Adventure Tiger Goes Camping
Daniel imagines that he is a brave and strong adventure tiger on a camping adventure! Teach kids that pretend play is fun and can help improve their confidence. Included is a link to a supplemental activity. [0:58]
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Close Your Eyes and Think of Something Happy
When Daniel and O are afraid of thunder, they close their eyes and think of happy things. Teach kids that when they are afraid they can counter their fear by thinking happy thoughts or singing a song. Distractions will help them think...
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Blast Off!
Miss Elaina gets upset when her pretend cardboard spaceship breaks, and she doesn't want to play any longer. But Daniel reminds her, it doesn't matter what toy they play with, because he came to play with her, not her toys. [2:27]
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Pbs Learning Media: Clifford the Big Red Dog: Pirate Hats, Ahoy!
After reading a book about pirates, Clifford and Emily Elizabeth go on a pretend swashbuckling adventure around Birdwell Island in search of treasure! During "Red Beard the Pirate," Emily Elizabeth makes her pirate hat from a sheet of...
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Pbs Learning Media: Clifford El Gran Perro Colorado: Ahoy, Sombreros De Pirata!
Despues de leer un libro sobre piratas, Clifford y Emily Elizabeth se embarcaron en una gran aventura de aparentar ser piratas alrededor de la Isla Birdwell en busqueda de un tesoro! Durante "Barbaroja, el Pirata", Emily Elizabeth hace...
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Who's Super Brave and Strong?
Daniel imagines that he is super brave, super strong, and isn't afraid of anything! Remind kids to think of happy thoughts when they are scared. Included are links to a related article and activity. [1:05]
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: When You Pretend, You Can Be Anything Song
This strategy song celebrates imaginative play because, when you pretend, you can be anything! Remind kids to use their imaginations and create anything they want out of something as simple as a box. Included are links to a related...
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Super Daniel Is Here to Help!
Daniel imagines that he is flying through the sky to bring Dad his lunchbox! Remind kids that pretend play allows them to be anyone or anything that they want to be. Included is a link to a supplemental activity. [2:40]
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Super Daniel Helps the Hungry Dragon
Daniel imagines that he is Super Daniel and helps the friendly dragon reach some apples. Teach kids to make-believe! They can be anything they want and they will learn about the responsibility of other roles while having fun. Includes a...
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Rock Star Daniel
Daniel imagines that he and his friends are rock stars! Teach kids that they can pretend to be anything, whether they're an astronaut, a ballerina, or a rock star. Included is a link to a supplemental activity. [1:28]