Social development in early childhood is an important part of a child’s overall health and well-being. Cognitive and emotional development are strongly related to social development, and these developmental milestones and indicators collectively lay the foundation for forming interpersonal connections which involves children’s ability to interact with others and regulate their own behaviour. However, the […]
By Teacher Chantal Playing outdoors is a vital part of early childhood development. Children learn by investigating their surroundings and creating meaning from their encounters. When children are allowed to take charge of their own play, learning flourishes. Outdoor play provides children with opportunities to stay active, healthy and happy through play. Children require a […]
Children need to learn how to share, because they need to know how to make and keep friends and play cooperatively. Sharing teaches children about compromise and fairness. They need to learn that if we give a little to others, we can get some of what we want too. A key part in getting along […]
By: Teacher Ravisara When planning holiday activities in the classroom, it’s important to take a thoughtful and inclusive approach that honours diverse backgrounds, traditions, and family beliefs. By teaching students about holidays from various cultures and belief systems, teachers and parents help foster empathy and a deeper understanding of different people and perspectives. Most holiday […]
by Nancy Sivilai How Language Develops Language begins early in life, a baby will pick up the sounds of people in his immediate family and community. By six months old, a baby will usually imitate speech intonations, so it sounds as if baby is saying something understandable. During the first year most babies have picked […]
Whether you are going to a new school or returning to your old school chances are you will have a new teacher each year. Children and families build strong relationships with their teachers over the period of a school year and there is often a sense of need or want to stay with that teacher […]
Starting the new school year can arouse many feelings, whether your child is starting school for the very first time, changing to a different school or returning to school after a long summer break. You can expect your child to be excited, anxious, hesitant and eager … the full range of emotions all mixed together!! […]
With summer holidays fast approaching you may be thinking about how you will keep your child engaged and stimulated while school is out. A perfect Saturday or Sunday plan is a day at the park. Bangkok has a number of great parks that are suitable for families with young children. Here are Trip Advisors top […]
By Teacher Ravisara Children possess an inherent curiosity, their minds serving as fertile ground for embracing new experiences and ideas. The initial stages of a child’s life mark a period of remarkable growth and maturation. It is within these crucial years that children thrive in learning, not solely through instruction, but by immersing themselves in […]
By Teacher Shannon When sent to school students are often separated by age group. Depending on their age and birthday they will be placed in a group with students in the same age group as them. Prior to this the student may have been surrounded by adults, siblings of various ages, or even cousins. This […]
