By: Teacher Ravisara Writing is an exciting journey that begins with the simplest of marks on paper. In kindergarten, children move from scribbles to structured sentences through a combination of fine motor development, imagination, and practice. Understanding how these skills develop can help parents support their child’s growth both at home and at school. The […]
by Teacher Nancy D. Sivilai Why is play important for children? Although, play is often misunderstood as killing time or a free activity with no product to display for parents. Good play will result in development of social, emotional, physical, intellectual and language benefits for your child. It has shown that it strengthens skills […]
Play is an essential part of every child’s learning. When children are playing, they are building their knowledge, skills and attitudes for lifelong learning. A play-based learning environment encourages talking, reading, thinking and writing. Through this, children see literacy and numeracy as part of their everyday experience. Children learn best in a hands-on and engaging […]
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!! […]
