--- title: The Power Of Play | family description: family | --- ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) [The Power of Play by Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) - [Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) - [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog) ### Category - [At Home (51)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home) - [Classroom (36)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom) - [Childcare (34)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare) ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/How%20a%20Home%20Learning%20Environment.png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home-learning-environment) Jun 21 ## [Create a Home Learning Environment for the Summer](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home-learning-environment) [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [fidget](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fidget), [putty](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/putty), [storage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storage), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [organize](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organize), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bin), [home classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home-classroom), [studying](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/studying), [study station](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/study-station), [homework](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/homework) As the Summer Break approaches, it is important to help children continue learning to prevent summer learning loss. Remember that learning does not... [![Top 10 Travel Games and Activities to Help Stop Your Kids from Asking “Are We There Yet?”](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Top%2010%20Travel%20Games%20and%20Activities%20to%20Help%20Stop%20Your%20Kids%20from%20Asking%20%E2%80%9CAre%20We%20There%20Yet%3F%E2%80%9D.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-10-travel-games-and-activities-to-help-stop-your-kids-from-asking-are-we-there-yet) Mar 06 ## [Top 10 Travel Games and Activities to Help Stop Your Kids from Asking “Are We There Yet?”](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-10-travel-games-and-activities-to-help-stop-your-kids-from-asking-are-we-there-yet) [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [Holidays](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holidays), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [holiday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holiday), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [travel](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/travel), [star wars](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/star-wars), [melissa & doug](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/melissa-doug), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [hand-eye coordination](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/hand-eye-coordination), [cognitive thinking](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/cognitive-thinking), [Fine Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fine-motor-skills), [spelling](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/spelling), [Bananagrams](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bananagrams), [parenting](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parenting) March Break is around the corner and we're sure you're beginning the packing process for your family getaway! While travelling is fun for the whole... [![adult-affection-baby-302083](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/adult-affection-baby-302083.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-importance-of-grandparents-in-a-childs-life) Oct 30 ## [The Importance Of Grandparents In A Child's Life](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-importance-of-grandparents-in-a-childs-life) [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [grandkids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandkids), [grandma](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandma), [grandpa](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandpa), [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [emotional health](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/emotional-health) Today, we wanted to give a little shout out to all the grandparents out there, living as positive role models and caregivers in their grandchildren’s... [![Creating-an-effective-home-classroom-enviroment](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Creating-an-effective-home-classroom-enviroment.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/creating-an-effective-home-classroom-environment) Sep 07 ## [Creating an Effective Home Classroom Environment](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/creating-an-effective-home-classroom-environment) [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [fidget](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fidget), [putty](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/putty), [storage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storage), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [organize](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organize), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bin), [home classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home-classroom), [studying](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/studying), [study station](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/study-station), [homework](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/homework) The classroom is often viewed as the best place for students to learn. However it is important to remember that the learning experience does not end... [![Smart Ways to Enrich Your Grandbaby's First Year-1](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Smart%20Ways%20to%20Enrich%20Your%20Grandbaby's%20First%20Year-1.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/smart-ways-to-enrich-your-grandbabys-first-year) Aug 10 ## [Smart Ways to Enrich Your Grandbaby's First Year](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/smart-ways-to-enrich-your-grandbabys-first-year) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Gift](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift), [grandchildren](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandchildren), [grandkids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandkids), [grandma](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandma), [grandpa](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandpa), [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [infant](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/infant), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [toddler](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toddler), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [melissa & doug](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/melissa-doug), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy), [music](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/music), [baby](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/baby), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent), [imaginative play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/imaginative-play), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning) Scholar's Choice works hard to choose toys and resources that will help your grandbaby develop and learn as they grow in their first year. It can be... [![Ways to Enrich Your Grandbaby's-4](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Ways%20to%20Enrich%20Your%20Grandbaby's-4.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/smart-ways-to-enrich-your-grandbabys-first-3-months) Jul 27 ## [Smart Ways to Enrich Your Grandbaby's First 3 Months](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/smart-ways-to-enrich-your-grandbabys-first-3-months) [grandchildren](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandchildren), [grandkids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandkids), [grandma](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandma), [grandpa](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandpa), [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [infant](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/infant), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [melissa & doug](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/melissa-doug), [baby](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/baby), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent) Scholar's Choice works hard to choose toys and resources that will help your grandbaby develop and learn as they grow in their first year. It can be... [![grandparent-new-grand-kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/grandparent-new-grand-kids.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/7-things-grandparents-need-for-their-new-grandbaby) Jul 13 ## [7 Things Grandparents Need For Their New Grandbaby](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/7-things-grandparents-need-for-their-new-grandbaby) [grandchildren](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandchildren), [grandkids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandkids), [grandma](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandma), [grandpa](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandpa), [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [infant](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/infant), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [toddler](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toddler), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [baby](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/baby) Congratulations, you have a new little grandbaby on the way! [![Creative Ways to Store Your Board Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Creative%20Ways%20to%20Store%20Your%20Board%20Games.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/genius-hacks-for-storing-your-board-games) Jun 29 ## [Genius Hacks for Storing Your Board Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/genius-hacks-for-storing-your-board-games) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Family Game Night](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-game-night), [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games), [Decorate](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/decorate), [DIY](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/diy), [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [before and after school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/before-and-after-school), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [storage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storage), [organize](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organize), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization) Is your home filled with games and puzzles, but you are running out of ways to store them? These ideas will inspire you to clean up your game shelf,... [![Games that are great for the cottage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Games%20that%20are%20great%20for%20the%20cottage.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/games-for-the-cottage) May 10 ## [Our Favourite Games that are Perfect for the Cottage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/games-for-the-cottage) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Family Activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-activities), [Family Game Night](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-game-night), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games), [cards](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/cards), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [travel](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/travel) **Everyone knows that there needs to be a shelf of games at the cottage. It's basically a cottage rule.** [![Star Wars crafts-hero](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Star%20Wars%20crafts-hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/fun-star-wars-activities-for-kids-and-parents) Apr 27 ## [Fun Star Wars Activities for Kids (and Parents)!](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/fun-star-wars-activities-for-kids-and-parents) [Arts & crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/arts-crafts), [Family Activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-activities), [Indoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/indoor-play), [Outdoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-play), [craft](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/craft), [create](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/create), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/crafts), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [star wars](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/star-wars) We have collected the cutest Star Wars crafts and activities for you and the kids to stay entertained. Enjoy! [![8 Delightful Children’s Books that Celebrate Differences and Diversity-1](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/8%20Delightful%20Children%E2%80%99s%20Books%20that%20Celebrate%20Differences%20and%20Diversity-1.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/8-delightful-childrens-books-that-celebrate-differences-and-diversity) Apr 20 ## [8 Delightful Children's Books that Celebrate Differences and Diversity](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/8-delightful-childrens-books-that-celebrate-differences-and-diversity) [ASD](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/asd), [autism](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/autism), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [diversity](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/diversity), [multi-cultural](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/multi-cultural), [autism spectrum](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/autism-spectrum), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [book](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/book), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading) 1. [And Tango Makes Three](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/sc-early-childhood/shop-by-category/children-s-books/diversity-and-social-inclusion/and-tango-makes-three.html) by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell [![Simple changes around the home to help the planet-hero](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Simple%20changes%20around%20the%20home%20to%20help%20the%20planet-hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/6-simple-ways-you-and-your-kids-can-help-the-environment-together) Apr 19 ## [6 Simple Ways You and Your Kids Can Help the Environment Together](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/6-simple-ways-you-and-your-kids-can-help-the-environment-together) [Family Activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-activities), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [earth day](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/earth-day), [book](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/book), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading) ### 1. Plant your own garden Nothing teaches children about nature the same way digging in the dirt and planting a garden can. [Veggie Pops](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/96-veggie-pops.html) are a great... [![how to have an easter egg hunt-hero](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/how%20to%20have%20an%20easter%20egg%20hunt-hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/how-to-host-an-easter-egg-hunt) Mar 21 ## [7 Tips For Hosting a Stress Free Easter Egg Hunt](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/how-to-host-an-easter-egg-hunt) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [easter](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/easter), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [holiday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holiday), [basket](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/basket) ### Easter morning can be an overwhelming holiday event, even for the best of us. The combination of sugar and the competition for eggs can sometimes be... [![Game-On--How-to-Plan-a-Family-Game-Night](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Game-On--How-to-Plan-a-Family-Game-Night.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/game-on-how-to-plan-a-family-game-night) Feb 16 ## [Game On!: How to Plan a Family Game Night](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/game-on-how-to-plan-a-family-game-night) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [night](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/night) Families today face the challenge of finding quality time together. Kids are getting older sooner and lifestyles get busier each day. Time is always... [Load More](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family/page/0) ### Follow Us