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How Young Children Learn Through Play, and How Grownups Help Make It Happen

by Tam Tam#tamtambrooklyn November 21, 2025February 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

If you spend time with babies or toddlers, you already know their favorite way to learn about the world: play. They taste, poke, wiggle, explore, copy you, repeat the same thing fourteen times, and break into song at unexpected moments. And believe it or not, that’s exactly how their brains are designed to grow. But …

Why Singing and Moving Together Is a Superpower for Kids

by Tam Tam#tamtambrooklyn September 17, 2025February 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

I just taught an after-school Music Together class with kids ranging from 1-7 years old, alongside their moms, babysitters, and nannies, and there was so much going on in the room! Some children were winding down after a full day of school, others were bursting with energy, and all were deeply engaged. Together, we built …