Why is Pretend Play Important for Child Development
What is a pretend play? “Pretend you go to my shop.” “My doll is sick, and I am the doctor.” Have you ever heard your child say something like this? If your child loves pretending and engaging in dramatic play or games, they are learning and developing. Pretend play is an excellent way to learn […]
Why Routines For Babies Are So Important
Routines for babies are essential to create a sense of comfort and safety. Predictability for playtime, naptime, feeding time helps your baby anticipate what comes next. Your schedule is filled with routines; may this be wake-up time, breakfast, and workout. Routines are patterns that keep us on schedule to achieve actions during the day until we […]
How to Teach Numbers to Toddlers
Teaching numbers is essential to prepare your child for kindergarten. As mathematics acquisition starts early in a child’s development, it is crucial to learn new skills and develop them. Children are quick learners. Since infancy, children observe their environment. They test, compare, and recognize patterns and shapes. Therefore, start introducing numbers consistently in their universe […]
How to Teach Your Toddler to Read
There are different ways to teach your toddler to read, and you do not have to wait for Kindergarten. Reading is definitely a big milestone. It is a skill that you can help your child acquire over time. Of course, every child is different and there are different stages of cognitive development. Like any other […]
5 Tips To Prepare for Kindergarten
What can parents do to prepare for kindergarten and offer the best experience for your child? That’s the big question.Indeed, it’s soon time for a new milestone in your child’s life. And with that milestone, your family enters the “big kids” league and it can be challenging for the entire family. There are good reasons […]
How Outdoor Learning Can Benefit Children
Outdoor learning can act as a great supplement to your child’s current at-home quarantine learning curriculum. Of course, with COVID-19, the opportunity to be social with other young children is limited. Yet, we have the unique opportunity to explore and learn independently. Outdoor learning is a great chance to introduce your young child to new experiences. […]
How to Create Fun Activities for Children During COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused us to stay inside for weeks on end, and many of us are running out of ideas of things to do. Let’s be honest; COVID-19 has made the job of parenting into something somewhat more complicated. The role of a caring teacher, energetic friend, parent, and active professional have all seemed to mix together. […]
What Learning Activities Can You Do at Home?
During the quarantine linked to the pandemic, many parents want to have learning activities for their children. With working schedules and the household to run, things can get tricky with your child’s at home. Yet, as long as daycares are not open, you are their one and only teacher. Watching TV or being stuck on […]
3 Life-Changing Social Emotional Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Social Emotional Activities help instill the most important skills. Through the application of social emotional activities for preschoolers and toddlers, you can rest assured that our little ones are ready to take on whatever the world has to offer. Before they even reach school-age, preschoolers and toddlers can apply these social emotional activities to their […]
How Does Learning Through Experience Help Your Child’s Growth?
Learning through experience positively impacts the development of a child’s skill acquisition and learning patterns. Have you ever heard about “learning by doing?” The value and benefits of hands-on learning through experience have no longer to be made. For young children, the stimulation of natural curiosity encouraged by a nurturing environment is the base of […]