Rubens Baby – An Educational Doll for Play-based Learning
Jenny Hillier is a Speech and Language Therapist and is the Clinical Director of Jenny Hillier Speech Therapy Services, in Co. Kildare, Ireland. Jenny, with the support of a team of professionals working with children, has developed Rubens Baby, an educational doll with a wide selection of accessories. The team consists of a number of professionals from Speech and Language Therapists, Teachers, Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists. The Rubens Baby concept was developed together with Jenny to equip children with the foundational skills needed to communicate and connect with others on a social and emotional level. In this blog post, Jenny introduces the concept of Rubens Baby and how it can help children in their development.
When it comes to play, connection between adult and child always come first. Children learn about their bodies, emotions and the world around them through play. As children grow, their play changes as they move through developmental stages. There is often a huge focus on the rote memorisation of letters, numbers, colours and shapes for Pre-school children. Fundamental building blocks in a child’s development such as emotional intelligence, body awareness, pretend play and oral language skills are often overlooked but are so crucial in preparing children for school. Rubens Baby and accessories have been researched and thoughtfully considered to help develop these important skills!
