Develop Early Numeracy Skills With These Outdoor Activities
If you’re looking for ways to make your outdoor activities with toddler more fun and engaging, why not incorporate some numbers into the mix? It is never too early to start building your child’s numeracy skills. In fact, it is just as important as other developmental milestones like speech and motor skills. For toddlers, numeracy skills can […]
Ice Cool Fun: Indoor & Outdoor Winter Activities To Excite Your Toddlers
When the time comes for the chillier months of the year, you may be feeling a little lost — what are some things to do with your children that they can enjoy? When the mercury drops low, perhaps you’d prefer staying indoors. Surely, there are lots of fun indoor activities to get your little ones […]
Creating Routines For Children To Learn Better
As a parent, you might have already realised that children are sticklers for routines. There are many reasons why routine is important for a child – apart from providing children with a sense of security and control, routines also offer ample opportunities for learning and development. The importance of routines for learning Daily routines like mealtimes, […]
3 Fun DIY Experiments To Bond With Your Child
Bonding with your children is one of the most precious things you can experience as a parent. Sometimes the simplest things can make the biggest impact, like these do-it-yourself (DIY) experiments you can do at home together. These projects are easy enough for beginners, but still challenging and entertaining. Not only will you have fun […]
Learning Through Baking & Cooking With Children: Early Years Culinary
The kitchen may not be the first place one thinks of when wanting to teach children about maths or impart life lessons about self-confidence. But it’s a great place for hands-on learning and experimenting. Your child might have observed you kneading dough, mixing batter, and putting a tray of batter into the oven. And magically, […]
5 Ways To Nurture Your Child’s Love For Reading
Knowing how to read is vital to a child’s future learning success. It sets the stage for proficient oral communication and also makes it easier for him or her to understand what’s happening around. We all know the importance of reading – but did you know that early literacy skills are also essential in behavioural and […]
The Importance Of Financial Literacy For Children
The term ‘financial literacy’ refers to the possession of knowledge and understanding of financial matters that are used to discuss personal finance matters. With this knowledge, you can properly consider your options before making any financial decisions, regarding investments, savings or insurance. While some preschools in Australia, like MindChamps PreSchool, push for the inclusion of financial […]
Sow the Seeds of Learning: Garden Activities for Outdoor Fun
Gardening can be a fun, educational activity for children of all ages. It teaches them about the life cycle of plants,, where food comes from, and helps them develop a better appreciation for fresh produce. Spending time in nature is a great way to connect with your loved ones and relax in the sun. If you’re looking […]
How to Help Your Child Cope With Big Feelings
Your child may have moved past the “terrible twos” stage, but they can still experience emotional outbursts and tantrums. “Big feelings” like sadness, fear or anger can be overwhelming and challenging to handle for children, resulting in emotional meltdowns. Hence, parents need to play a proactive role in helping children cope with their big feelings. […]
Why Are Sight Words Important for Reading and Writing?
Reading and writing well from young set a core foundation for your child. Whether it’s recognising the right alphabet or pronouncing a word correctly, the literacy development your child experiences plays a vital role in how they perform later in life. When we delve into the nitty-gritty of this phase, we find various facets that help make reading and […]