A Clearer Path to Reading: What Parents Should Know About Sight Words

Learning to read is one of the most exciting—and sometimes challenging—milestones in early childhood. One essential building block in that journey is mastering sight words. You’ve probably heard the term before. Maybe your child came home with a list, or a teacher mentioned them during a conference. But what exactly are sight words? Why are […]
Helping Kids Understand Big Feelings: Emotional Awareness and Regulation Through Play

From joy to frustration, curiosity to sadness, children feel a wide range of emotions—sometimes all in the same afternoon! But while emotions are natural and important, knowing how to identify them and what to do with them doesn’t come automatically. That’s where emotional awareness and regulation come in. At Craft Play Print, we believe that […]
The Power of Play: Exploring Different Play Styles and How They Shape a Child’s Development

Play is how children make sense of the world. It’s their language, their lab, and their safe space for growth. But not all play looks the same. From dressing up in capes to carefully sorting beads by color, children explore their world through a variety of play styles, each supporting different areas of development. Understanding […]
Why Crafts Matter: The Hidden Power of Creative Play in Child Development

At Craft Play Print, we believe that crayons, scissors, glue sticks, and glitter are more than just tools for fun—they’re powerful instruments for learning. When a child picks up a paintbrush or strings together beads, they’re doing much more than creating something cute for the fridge. They’re building essential skills that will support them for […]