by Teacher Nancy Sivilai Toddlers age 1 ½ to 2 years usually start being introduced or get potty/toilet training. Some are introduced to potty training or sitting on a potty others prefer toilet training with a child’s trainer seat that clips onto the toilet which makes your child free safe and confident on the […]
‘I want to cut the carrots! And stir the soup too! But I can’t reach the pot, I cannot see!’ What is only well-intentioned on the part of the child and shows a genuine interest in preparing meals can quickly become a chaotic affair in the kitchen in hectic everyday life. Cooking with young children […]
By Teacher Ravisara What is an Attention Span? Attention or concentration span is a child’s ability to give attention to the specific task. It requires blocking out all distractions and other stimuli – such as sound (from the room next door), visuals (things hanging in the room, or anything outside the window) or unnecessary information […]
By Teacher Shannon Creativity, what is it and why is it important? There may be many factors that come to your mind when you think of creativity. Most people may think of artists such as painters, actors, dancers, etc., when in reality, creativity is an incredibly valuable life skill for everybody to have. It is […]
Picture this: A 3 year old is screaming and throwing toys across the room. She slaps at her caregiver as they try to pick her up. Is this normal or should we be concerned? We need to first understand what “typical” or developmentally appropriate behaviour to expect from children according to their age. In general, […]
By Teacher Shannon Starting from birth, social interaction is a large part of a child’s life. Babies are never left alone or unsupervised. Young children need the comfort of a familiar face nearby if not right next to them. This is an important part of the development of children to note as children begin to […]
Children are coming into contact with digital media at an increasingly early age. Parents should accompany them in their media use and select offers that are suitable for children. Before the youngest children even pick up a smartphone or remote control themselves, they already see how mobile devices, laptops and televisions are used in the […]
By Teacher Ravisara What Is Reading Comprehension? Reading Comprehension is a child’s ability to understand and interpret what they are reading. In order to succeed with reading comprehension, children need to decode their text and make links between what they have read and what they already know. Reading Recommendations for Kindergarten: When finding books for […]
by Teacher Nancy D. Sivilai Through play young toddlers develop their social, emotional, physical, intellectual, moral and creativity strengths. The word play might be understood as not doing anything of value or without a serious purpose, as often it is not teacher-directed and there is no end product to display. However, good play gives children […]
What is an imaginary friend? Imaginary friends can be other children, animals, a toy that has come to life, or any other kind of imaginary companion. Children may have more than one friend and they may change frequently or remain the same for varied periods of time. When do most children have one and when […]
