What is Fine Motor Development in Young Children?
If you notice your child struggling with tasks like using scissors or writing, the term ‘fine motor development’ may have come up. But what exactly are fine motor skills and how do they develop? Let’s take a closer look. Fine motor skills involve movements that make use of the small muscles in the hands and […]
Learning maths skills early on is easy!
Children use early math skills in everything they do. We call these developing maths skills: numeracy – the ability to understand and work with numbers. Even simple routines like tidying up, brushing teeth and going shopping can be used as opportunities to teach your child about math. Math is Everywhere! Mathematics helps children to makes […]
The sequence in which Early Numeracy Skills develop
Numeracy skills help us navigate important everyday tasks such as shopping, cooking, understanding sports scores and even travelling. But before we can start teaching children formal maths concepts at school, we need to first make sure that they have a solid foundation of early numeracy skills. Rote counting is the first step in numeracy development: […]
How to raise an emotionally intelligent child
An emotionally intelligent child is far more likely to achieve success in life than a child who struggles to manage his emotions. Here are some tips on how you can help your child develop his emotional intelligence. Hear and feel it Acknowledge your child’s feelings and empathise with them, even if you can’t do anything […]
Stages of Cognitive Development in Children
Ever wondered how cognitive development progresses in children? It’s a fascinating process. Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist who was also really interested in this question. So he studied the development of his own three children. And in 1936 Piaget published a theory that is still useful today. Before Piaget published his theory on cognitive […]
Encouraging Early Childhood Development
The term Early Childhood Development refers to a child’s overall development between birth and nine years of age. Areas of development include physical, cognitive, social and language abilities. When children are young, the bonds they form with their parents and their first learning experiences form the foundation for their development later on. The best investment […]
What is Early Childhood Development?
Early Childhood Development is about the earliest years of a child’s life. Young children need adequate nutrition, loving protection and stimulation for their brains to grow. Recent advances in neuroscience have shown that babies’ brains form new connections at an astounding rate. According to Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child more than 1 million […]
Early Childhood Development and why it is SO important
Early childhood represents a period of great opportunity. Probably the greatest throughout the life span. It’s like being handed a raw diamond and knowing that you can shape it into almost anything. During this time children will develop emotionally, socially, cognitively and physically. And this will shape the adults that they become. Investing in young […]
The Importance of Reading in a Child’s Development
It’s undeniable that a child’s reading skills are important to their success in school, work, and life in general. And it is very possible to help ensure your child’s success by reading to them starting at a very early age. Here are some of the top reasons that reading to your children is beneficial to […]
The Importance of Play in a Child’s Development
Play is critical for children’s development because it provides time and space for children to explore and gain skills needed for adult life. Children’s playtime has steadily decreased due to limited access to play spaces, changes in the way children are expected to spend their time, parent concerns for safety, and digital media use. Between […]
