Handwashing: How to Teach Children Good Hand Hygiene
To prevent germs and avoid getting ill, it is important that children know how to wash their hands properly. To teach your kids how to wash their hands, it is worth washing your hands together so that they pick up on how important it is to have good hand hygiene. Early learning is crucial, teach […]
Bedtime Rituals for Better Sleep
It doesn’t matter what age your child is, they could be attending daycare or an early learning center or older and at high school, it’s crucial to have good bedtime rituals and routines in order to promote good sleeping habits. What are bedtime rituals? A bedtime ritual consists of all the things that you do […]
How to Keep Kids Active When the Weather is Cold
It goes without saying that children need a regular activity for health reasons. However, when the weather is cold it can be difficult to think of opportunities to get them out to be active. It is much easier to curl up on the sofa when it’s dark and cold outside. However, regardless of the weather, […]
Indoor Activities for a Rainy Day
It’s raining again, which means you’re stuck indoors. If you’re trying to find some activities to do to keep your preschool and school-aged children busy, then see below. Indoor picnic/ tea party Lay out your picnic blanket indoors and get your children involved in helping you to set up an indoor picnic/tea party. If you […]
Tips for Cutting Back on Screen Time
Although technology is great, children do need to spend less time on it. children who are of toddler and preschool school age need to spend less than an hour or two on a screen each day. There are many issues related to spending too much time on screens such as concentration issues, reduced sleep and […]
Why is Music Important for Children
Children and music work together naturally. Young children love to hear lullabies, nursery rhymes and music in general or create music themselves by using toy instruments and it’s clear to see that the connection between music and young children begins at a very young age. It’s a connection that needs to be encouraged as music […]
Fall or Thanksgiving Activities to do with Kids
As the weather has begun to cool down and we have come into fall, you may be thinking about what activities you can do with your kids when they are on holiday from daycare or preschool. We will provide you with a list of different activities linked to Fall or Thanksgiving that you can enjoy […]
The Value of Learning Through Play
Play-based learning takes place in many daycares and early years settings as there are many benefits of learning through play. Learning through play is something that many preschool settings adopt and put into practice as research has highlighted the importance of play when it comes to child development. For instance, learning through play enhances the […]
The Value of Rhyme and Repetition
Nursery rhymes are common in childhood at home and also in preschool and daycare settings. Whether they are spoken, chanted, sung or read, children love the rhyme and repetition that nursery rhymes bring. There are educational benefits to rhymes as they provide children with an opportunity to have fun and feel close to you and […]