Asking the Right Type of Questions, Stimulates Brain Growth for Daycare and Preschool Students
Questions are important when it comes to learning. When a child asks a question, they are taking an independent and active role in their own learning and development. By asking right questions, children are able to work out how their world works through the information that they learn. Questions also help to enhance skills related […]
Why Reading To Your Child is Important
Reading to your child is extremely important and as a parent you can start to read to your child from day one, even when they are not able to speak. Importance of Reading to your child should continue even when your child can read independently, as reading is crucial in helping children to improve their […]
The Many Benefits of Pretend Play in Preschool
When pre-schoolers and young children engage in pretend play, they tend to be more creative, imaginative, do better at school and better equipped at problem solving when it comes to learning. Essentially, pretend play in preschool helps children to build skills that are crucial for many areas of their development. Physical Development Pretend play allows […]
Limiting Screen Time For Children
We live in an era where we just can’t seem to live without our smartphones and tablets. With this in mind, questions related as to whether we need to limit the screen time that our children have are being raised. The clear benefits of reducing screen time are that it helps children to become more […]
How Nursery Rhymes Help to Develop Phonemic Awareness
When we use the term phonemic awareness, we are referring to the sounds that make up the words that we speak, and these sounds are known as phonemes. For example, if we take the word ‘hat.’ ‘Hat’ is made up of three phonemes, ‘h’ ‘a’ and ‘t. From a young age, children begin to recognise […]
The Benefit of Music And Movement For Infants, Toddlers and Pre-schoolers
In the first three years of life, a child’s brain grows faster than at any other time. While academic foundations are an important area of focus, technology may not be a suitable replacement for some of the traditional teaching practices. Music and movement is one of those traditional teaching methods that is sometimes left out […]
The Importance Of Books For A Child’s Development In The Digital Age
Although we live in a digital age, books still play a very important role in a child’s development. Books stir a child’s imagination and spark creativity and yes although this is great fun, books are also more valuable than just for entertainment. We will take a look at the importance of books why books are vital for […]
Four Ways Your Child Can Overcome Separation Anxiety.
Most children express separation anxiety to some degree. Some children exhibit separation anxiety by becoming clingy, while others cry or have tantrums. As the caregiver, it is important to remember that a youngster’s reluctance to being separated from a caregiver is perfectly natural. Still, the journey toward individualization that separation anxiety is part of can […]
Project-Based Learning: Building Your Child’s Cognitive Potential
The building blocks of your child’s mind are shaped by today’s learning. Moments from home to the classroom are crucial for cultivating the individuality and potential inside your child. That is because early childhood experiences contribute powerfully to the development of a child’s brain and its abilities. One of the best ways to give your […]