Learning to read is a long journey. It begins before your child can even speak and continues for many years after they read their first word. Here’s a quick primer on the basics. Contents: First books First books aren’t so much about learning to read or even understanding what’s printed on the pages. They’re about […]
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Are you attracted to the Montessori method? What is it that appeals? The beautiful environment? The organisation? The practical activities? The Montessori method is an engaging educational model that continues to captivate parents and educators alike. But what is it that makes it so special? What Makes Montessori Unique: Didactic Materials As a teacher, what
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Have you thought about how you’ll get through those long summer holidays? Do you have a patch of ground outside your back door, even if it’s just a patio? Yes? Then I have the answer: digging. All you need is a spade (or a shovel, sand and a tuff spot if your space is completely
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When faced with familiar situations, we don’t have to think too hard. We have a mental map, a schema, for how a ball will drop because of hours spent testing this out as children. And we instinctively recoil from spiders. Our ancestors learnt to do that to survive. But what about those situations where we
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Puppet play is not just an amusing game for your little ones. It’s a powerful developmental learning tool that offers a multitude of cognitive, emotional, and social benefits for preschoolers. We’ll take a look at how puppet play can not only foster a better sense of empathy and self-expression, but also enable children to be
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Here is a toddler and here is a cardboard box. Curious, the little boy crawls inside. He peers out, like a fox from his den, pleased with his work. He tugs at one of the flaps. Now you see me, now you don’t. It’s a discovery that amuses him greatly and he repeats the action
How many languages does your child speak? Just one? Maybe two? Educators in Reggio Emilia, Italy, believe that they have one hundred. Not spoken languages, of course, but ways of expressing themselves.Dance, art and music, sculpture, construction and song. Your child can speak in many ways. It’s tempting to measure our children’s capabilities by what
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Snap! I win! You lose! You might be surprised to know that card games aren’t just for passing the time or for family fun nights—they are excellent tools to boost the development of your preschooler in many ways. Here’s why you should consider incorporating card games into your child’s activities and which ones are best
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Sorting is the most important activity your child will ever do. Without it, no other kinds of play are possible. And done right it’s a superpower. In this simple guide we’ll explore different sorting activities and how best to introduce them. What is sorting and why is it important? Sorting is simple. Just group things
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It’s tempting to think of dance as a talent, or a natural gift that some children can do and others can’t. But dance is something all children can enjoy, regardless of their ability. It can also feed into and cement many aspects of learning and development. The developmental benefits of dance for preschoolers Dance offers
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