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First Things First update for Oct. 3 — Not just a theory: Block play helps build STEM skills

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October 2018
Not just a theory: Block play helps build STEM skills
Young Albert Einstein spent a lot of time playing with blocks. It sparked his imagination and helped develop his scientific mind. While there’s no guarantee your little one will grow up to be a world-famous physicist, block play does help young kids develop the skills needed for success in science, technology, engineering and math.
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‘Children don’t know what they can’t see.’
Young kids learn a lot about the world through their eyes, and healthy vision is important for their overall development and later school success. Listen to this episode of FTF’s pArentZ pod for information and advice on how to get simple vision screenings, often at no cost, and help support your child’s developing vision.
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TV is no substitute for talking, singing and reading with you
Watching television or videos, even programs billed as educational, does not help children under age 2 learn language. Babies and toddlers learn new words and develop language skills by listening and interacting with caring adults — real talk from real people. Adults, on the other hand, can learn more about this subject by watching our short video.
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