--- title: The Power Of Play | parent description: parent | --- ![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) [![the-importance-of-celebrating-milestones-hero](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/blogs/2019/Feb-milestones/the-importance-of-celebrating-milestones-hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-importance-of-milestones-in-a-childs-development) Feb 11 ## [The Importance of Milestones in a Child’s Development](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-importance-of-milestones-in-a-childs-development) [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [grow](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grow), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning), [Gross Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gross-motor-skills), [mental health](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/mental-health), [parenting](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parenting), [emotional health](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/emotional-health), [milestones](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/milestones) We all celebrate milestones throughout our lives. A few common ones recognized are birthdays and anniversaries which celebrate the passage of time,... [![How-to-Become-a-Pro-Puzzler](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/How-to-Become-a-Pro-Puzzler.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/how-to-become-a-pro-puzzler) Sep 28 ## [How to Become a Pro Puzzler](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/how-to-become-a-pro-puzzler) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Tips](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tips), [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home), [Puzzles](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/puzzles), [hacks](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/hacks), [puzzle](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/puzzle), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent), [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) Jigsaw [puzzles](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/sc-toys/category/puzzles.html)are great for people of all ages. They help puzzlers develop and improve their cognitive skills and have also been proven to improve... [![B-Days-in-the-Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/B-Days-in-the-Classroom.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/its-party-time-celebrating-birthdays-in-the-classroom) Sep 14 ## [It's Party Time: Celebrating Birthdays in the Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/its-party-time-celebrating-birthdays-in-the-classroom) [Arts & crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/arts-crafts), [Gift](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift), [Holidays](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holidays), [School age](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school-age), [Birthday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/birthday), [craft](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/craft), [crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/crafts), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [music](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/music), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent), [celebration](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/celebration) Birthdays are a special day for kids, and celebrating it in the classroom has become a tradition for many teachers. They're fun, exciting and can... [![Great B-Day gifts your Grandkids will love](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Great%20B-Day%20gifts%20your%20Grandkids%20will%20love.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-birthday-gift-ideas-for-fall-2018) Sep 14 ## [Top Birthday Gift Ideas for Fall 2018](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-birthday-gift-ideas-for-fall-2018) [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [Gift](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift), [Indoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/indoor-play), [Birthday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/birthday), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games), [Outdoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-play), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [slime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/slime), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent), [imaginative play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/imaginative-play), [construction](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/construction), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play) Are you always running out for a last minute birthday gift? Hunting through stores trying to find something fun and exciting? No worries, we have you... [![Creating Fun and Engaging Birtday Bags](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Creating%20Fun%20and%20Engaging%20Birtday%20Bags.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/building-a-fun-birthday-loot-bag...-scholars-choice-style) Sep 14 ## [Building A Fun Birthday Loot Bag... Scholar's Choice Style!](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/building-a-fun-birthday-loot-bag...-scholars-choice-style) [Arts & crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/arts-crafts), [Gift](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift), [Birthday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/birthday), [craft](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/craft), [fidget](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fidget), [crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/crafts), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [pikmi](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/pikmi), [science kits](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-kits), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [slime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/slime), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [experiment](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/experiment), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent) Loot bags have become a big staple for any party or event. They are a nice take home to remind guests of the fun they had, and keeps the party going... [![Creative and Useful Baby Shower Gifts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Creative%20and%20Useful%20Baby%20Shower%20Gifts.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/creative-and-useful-baby-shower-gifts) Aug 14 ## [Creative and Useful Baby Shower Gifts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/creative-and-useful-baby-shower-gifts) [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [infant](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/infant), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [squishy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/squishy), [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), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning), [skip hop](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/skip-hop), [baby shower](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/baby-shower) A baby shower is an exciting chance to celebrate one of the happiest moments in a family member or friend's new life milestone. Its a chance to join... [![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... [![Back to school backpacks and lunch boxes](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Back%20to%20school%20backpacks%20and%20lunch%20boxes.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/genius-back-to-school-backpacks-and-lunch-boxes-that-are-cool-and-unique) Aug 02 ## [Genius Back to School Backpacks and Lunch Boxes that are Cool and Unique](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/genius-back-to-school-backpacks-and-lunch-boxes-that-are-cool-and-unique) [storage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storage), [hacks](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/hacks), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [back to school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/back-to-school), [back to school list](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/back-to-school-list), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent), [lunch](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lunch), [backpack](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/backpack) Scholar's Choice not only has a great selection of games, toys, and puzzles, but did you know we also carry the coolest backpacks and lunch kits on... [![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... [![Introducing Robotics to your children](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Introducing%20Robotics%20to%20your%20children.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/best-robotics-for-home) Jul 26 ## [The 5 Best Robotic and Coding Toys to Introduce Into Your Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/best-robotics-for-home) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [coding](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/coding), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [robots](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robots), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [robot](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robot), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [TTS](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tts), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent) ## Coding literacy is quickly becoming a key part of the modern education system.  Parents need to be prepared to introduce their children to coding... 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