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 […]
By Teacher Shannon One of the best ways to learn is to make a mistake. Learning to not only make mistakes but to also learn from them without getting angry is a lifelong endeavour. As adults it is important to be able to support children in situations where mistakes may happen. What are healthy risks? […]
by Nancy D. Sivilai Language Development for Toddlers by Nancy D. Sivilai It is important to have an idea of how language develops in children. Language is developing since before birth as the baby hears his/her mother’s voice. After birth, the family will be teaching language to their child by being language models and by […]
Spending quality time with your children is important, but should you feel that you need to keep your child entertained all day long? The answer may surprise you… it can be good for kids to experience boredom sometimes, and providing the conditions for quality free play is more important than organising a string of activities. […]
By Teacher Shannon Children at a young age have an incredible amount of curiosity and learn mostly through discovery. Providing young children with the opportunity to explore through play can benefit them tremendously. Sensory Play is anything that engages use of their senses including sight, sound, smell, touch, taste, balance, and movement. Allowing children the […]
