Understanding Motor Development in Children
Motor development includes both fine motor and gross motor skills. When a baby spends a lot of time on their backs or stomachs, it helps to develop their coordination, balance, and muscle strength. And after a lot of concentration and practice, babies will be able to reach and grasp objects, roll over, sit up 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: […]
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 benefits of reading to children
The benefits of reading far outweigh that of almost any other educational activity. By making every day reading a priority for your family, you are not only enhancing your child’s chances of success but also helping to make them kinder, more grounded individuals. Here are some of the ways in which reading can be beneficial. […]
How to help your baby’s brain grow
Let’s first look at what science has taught us about how your baby’s brain grows: Thanks to research we now know that our brains develop and change throughout our lifetimes, but the most important foundation for brain development is laid in early childhood. The experiences we have as young children affect the physical architecture of […]
Separation Anxiety
How should you deal with separation anxiety? Although it can make life rather difficult for parents, separation anxiety is a normal stage of your child’s development. It is an indication that your child has formed a secure attachment to you and feels happy and safe when they’re with you. Being separated from you for short […]
