The Link Between Art & Creative Expression in the Early Learning Environment
Introducing age-appropriate art projects during the early formative years is a wonderful way to foster creativity and expression. This is a time when the human brain undergoes the greatest advancements, with neural networks being formed that shape the future adult that the child has the potential to become. A healthy, proactive approach that stimulates this […]
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The Vital Role of Music and Movement in Early Learning
Music and movement are powerful tools that can be introduced into the learning environment from nursery to toddlers and pre-school. From gentle swaying and singing when holding a baby through to encouraging toddlers and pre-schoolers to explore how to move to tunes and sound, these actions promote so much more than just a lifelong love […]
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Sensory Play: A Vital Element in the Early Learning Environment
Sight, sound, touch, smell and taste – the five senses through which we experience our world. During the crucial early years of life, the areas of the brain that are responsible for each are constantly making new neural connections. Therefore, an environment that encourages the use of all of them is vital – and it’s […]
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Natural Materials in Reggio Emilia-Inspired Classrooms
Incorporating the wonders of the outdoors throughout indoor locations is a theme that runs strongly through Reggio Emilia-inspired classrooms and play areas. This core element of childcare philosophy melds the natural world into the fabric of day-to-day life, creating an environment that helps drive curiosity, creativity and imagination. The earliest years of life are a […]
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Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Early Childhood: Guidance on how to manage separation anxiety in young children
While it’s perfectly normal for both you and your child to feel a little sad for a few minutes when you part, separation anxiety is a completely different matter. It’s a surprisingly common childhood challenge, most usually experienced in children between six months and three years of age. Even if your child doesn’t appear to […]
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Teaching Basic Maths Concepts to Pre-schoolers: Fun and engaging ways to introduce basic maths to young children
Basic maths skills are easy to introduce to little ones. Rather than thinking of this as a complex subject that is only taught at school, there are loads that parents and caregivers can do to introduce the foundations of maths in a really fun way. Six simple steps to bring maths into everyday life The […]
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Inspired by Reggio Emilia – Delivered by Evoke: A curriculum for lifelong success
The first few years of a child’s life have the biggest impact on their future. It’s during these critical times that vital neural connections are being forged, a love of discovery and learning is nurtured, and the stable building blocks of independence are being laid… The crucial foundations from which the future adult will rise […]
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The Importance of Structured Childcare Programs
In a world where we understand the importance of encouraging children to explore and learn through what piques their interest, the words ‘structured childcare’ can sound rather jarring. Therefore, we need to understand the difference between a program being structured versus one that’s rigid. Indeed, while the latter harps back to long outdated views and […]
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Help Your Toddler Foster the Foundations for Lifelong Independence
Independence is an essential life skill. Building the foundations starts at a very young age – and there’s plenty that parents and caregivers can do to encourage this. Toddlers are naturally inquisitive. Every waking hour is filled with new discoveries and the brain is undergoing the steepest learning curve of life. Every day, new neural […]
Read MoreThe Impact of Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education
Parents and guardians play a huge role in childhood education. Even if you take full advantage of a great early childhood education centre, the most precious member (or members) of your family still spends more time with you than anyone else. The more you understand the impact you have during these crucial formative years, the […]
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