Frequently Asked Questions
How is PlayWisely® different from other 0 – 3 programs?
PlayWisely® is the first patent pending neuropsychophysics based program designed to mirror how the brain naturally learns. Our classes are 30 minutes of action packed fun designed to optimally ‘turn on and tune in’ your child’s amazing brain. Each class promotes the concept of ‘Developmental Wellness’ to engage all the age-appropriate milestones for learning (attention, recognition, memory and language skills) and movement (balance, strength, visual motor, gross motor and fine motor skills) during the brain’s early critical wiring period when learning is most efficient and fun. Our goal is not to create baby geniuses but rather to inspire each child’s ‘Brain and Body Confidence’ so later when a child discovers their purpose, passion or talent the wiring will be there to help realize their dreams.
What are the benefits of PlayWisely®?
PlayWisely® is an innovative program designed to ‘turn on and tune in’ your child’s natural brain tools for optimizing natural learning and movement ability necessary for propelling the quality of all future development. Professor Eugene Galanter, Director, Psychophysics Laboratory, Columbia University, describes the need this way, “PlayWisely® has developed a unique approach that integrates motor and cognitive development and helps children achieve optimal development. Early childhood development – in particular, those years before a child has formal schooling – is all too often forgotten and left to great peril. PlayWisely® focuses on these crucial years and is helping to transform the field.”
My child has a developmental challenge. Can I still participate in a PlayWisely® Class?
Absolutely! Because our method is built upon the Brain’s natural progression for learning and movement skills, you can participate in the class level that most appropriately reflects your child’s developmental age. Anecdotal information has been collected that may indicate PlayWisely® is an effective early intervention tool for children with neurodevelopmental delays including Autism Spectrum Disorders and for children with visual or language impairments. Please click on ‘Upcoming Research’ tab or Play at Home tab to learn more.
When can I start?
PlayWisely® currently has 5 class levels beginning from birth and extending through 3 years of age. You can read more about each of our individual classes and level goals by visiting the class that reflects your child’s age (class info link here).
Why do I need PlayWisely®?
Experts agree early age-appropriate stimulation is critical to your child’s development. The experiences your baby or toddler receives in the early years actually changes the structure of your child’s brain. Parents will learn the latest creative play techniques for developing the brain and body confidence needed for enhancing future academic and athletic ability. See what the experts say...
